depotguy's blog post - Yes

I can see why there are people that cannot feel the same as I on the issue of forgiveness.

In the big picture, I have a choice to no longer be a victim. When I let someone else's illness affect my thoughts and my intentions they have continued to win. And every day I dwell in hatred their victory is larger.

When I can look at someone who hurt me and say "I do not have the ability to comprehend the sickness in your heart" I am saying I am different than they are. If I live my days filled with hatred and rage they have infected me. I choose to cast that off. I can see how it was satisfying for a time, but I have to grow to a higher purpose.

This is how I have to live, to give the days that I have left honor. To remember those taken from me in a way that gives their lives purpose. They did not live for nothing. My mom would not be happier knowing I filled my heart with hatred for the men who killed her. I did....for years....and all it did was take from the quality of life that she worked so hard to give me!

We are all different. I respect your right to be wrong. (HA)
Going back to the farm (maybe I have too much time to think there)OOOOhhhh I baked cookies....