Another sad day

Today has been especially rough. Yesterday the body of Jessie Davis , a sweet, happy looking pregnant woman was found. Apparently, another woman and her baby killed by her boyfriend and father, respectively. I've been following this case along with the rest of the country for over a week. For me, this is way too close to home. Literally, she was found in a park that I frequent with my kids. I was filled with such sorrow when I read the news. I wept for this poor girl and her family. It's so hard to comprehend that she was murdered by someone she loved and trusted. What is mind blowing is the fact that pregnant women are an "at risk" group for spousal abuse and murder.
I'm certain that as with Lacy Peterson, the sordid details will be coming out in the next few weeks. The "explanation" of why a man would do this. However, there is no reason that will ever be good enough. How do you explain to a child that Daddy killed Mommy. Families have been destroyed. Not just Jessie's, but the other children of this "man", his wife(estranged), co-workers and the community. It's impossible to not be touched by this.
Days like this make me ask "How long will you tarry Lord?". How much more can He take of our sin and insanity? What is this world coming to when we kill our babies?
I went to the grocery store today. Friday when I was there, a poster of Jessie was on the door. Today the void that picture left was enormous. All hope is lost for this life. The prayers for her safe return, unanswered. We are left to pray for peace for her family. What we're asking for is a miracle. Where is the peace for a mother left to raise her grandson. Haunted by images of her dear baby murdered. Only the grace of God can keep her from being filled with hatred towards the man responsible. So, I pray. Because there is nothing else I can do. And really, what is more powerful that beseeching our Creator on their behalf.