Stepping Stones...

And just like that, in a meeting minutes before standing in front of the judge... a teaching moment once again rose to the surface. The statement from the young crown counsel was that he felt every confidence that I was safe and that after this long I had nothing to fear. There was more as they are well versed in speech and rounding up the words until they fit into something resembling truth. I met his moment with 'I'm glad YOU feel safe and have nothing to fear...but I do not...nor the women in the past or ones to come, for there will be more, do indeed have something to fear.'

I was told that it was all to build toward him being jail...each charge, each conviction, building to a place where he will end up in Jail with the weight of previous charges.

Oh dear Jesus....my response was this dear hearts....so upon the backs of all these battered and bruised women you will build a case? Like stepping stones of destruction...each one leading to a monumental moment he will not be able to squirm, wiggle, slip out of with the help of his camouflaged-in-class lawyer. And that...that was my concern...that the prosecutor would be seeing him again...and again...and when would it mean enough to him to fight for the highest form of punishment?

The lies that flew in that courtroom hit the walls like so much refuse...it was just bickering, like any couple...there was no violence (I suppose hitting me in the head over and over again multiple times didn't count) just me sitting calm (substitute afraid for my life) on the couch watching t.v. while Dave got angry, calmed down then became angry again.

I wanted that tape played...I truly did. The proof was in the pudding so to speak...and I could see him sweating it out...the tables had turned....his turn to be afraid of the consequences. He believes it over....

I sit in silence this morning as I read scripture and search for answers...

Dear hearts...no matter the outcome we must fight...we must be sure to stand our ground so that the next victim/survivor has something to support her own stand...the next will have a foundation to build upon and I happily become that stepping stone...

The light will shine upon their proclivities....the new victim will turn and view the damage, view the heartlessness inherent within the man....their own actions will trip them up, will become their downfall. I believe this with all my heart.

So my friends...do not give up the fight...do not give up on doing what is right, what is true...

You stand on holy ground....God will fight your battles...will shore up your strength, your courage.

Oh it was good to see him in the courtroom....squirming...it was good and right to feel triumph over the guilty plea, to take victory in the many conditions placed upon his life narrowing it until almost impossible to live. It was with a smile I exited the courtroom...I wished for more but I was happy to see what was handed out knowing that the next woman would have more to build upon. For there will be...they are serial abusers my friends...closely resembling serial killers, they can only hold that part of them off for so long before the need to subjugate, bring under the yoke, crush under their heel, will emerge from the dark and dirty places residing within their psyche. Perhaps this sounds harsh or over the top....ah dear friends...it doesn't even skim the surface of the darkness that lurks under the surface, under the smile lives a monster just itching to get out.

It will lead to their ultimate destruction...

It will lead to their ultimate humiliation...

Go today in the knowledge that God works out everything for good...that He is in the business of vengeance over evil. Oh He is a loving God...never mistake...however, evil will always be on God's hit list...always.

May you know the presence of one who protects, who Loves with a mighty love, who loves with a love that casts out all fear....

God keep you safe from all harm....God wrap His arms round about you in comfort, in grace, in love.