Sunday, May 8, 2016
A Heavy Heart
For my last blog I was going to write about how amazing my senior year was or maybe even my last prom or how I'm stressed about the research paper because I don't think I'll get it done in time. Or about how four years of high school really just seem like one long year. But then something happened, something so unspeakable that I honestly don't know if I can write about it. This Tuesday a little girl was murdered. This little girls name was Ashlynne Mike. Ashlynne was picked up from her yard with her little brother, the man that picked them up promised a ride to the movies. That is not what happened, this man, if you can even call him that, drove these children two hours away from their home then decided that he was done with the brother, pulled over, let the brother out and drove off. He then decided that it was appropriate to attempt to have sexual relations with an eleven year old girl and when she screamed and cried because of how bad it hurt, he got upset and hit her with a tire iron. He then proceeded to leave her body and go to a prayer sweat log where they were prying for the safe return of Ashlynne. Because of this MONSTER a family is celebrating Mother's Day with one less child, a family is going to have to adjust to missing a piece of them because this monster couldn't keep it in his pants. This is one on of the only things that can truly make me hate a person and wish to kill them. Taking that little girls life and innocents was not within his right. Yet he was somehow able to. This also why I have difficulty believing in god. They say believe in god and he will protect you and keep you safe, that he will send angles to watch over you. Even if Ashlynne didn't believe in god she had multiple people praying for her, sending "angles to protect her". All I can think about is how alone and helpless she felt, how unsafe and scared, that she may have been praying for god or anyone to save her. And no one or nothing did. I've been told by people when other instances happen such as, the terrorist attacks or school shootings, that it is all god's plan, that he can not control what people do and has to let them use their free will. But I say that is complete bull. It was an infringement of free will when Ashlynne was assaulted and murdered, it was an infringement of free will when a terrorist decided to crash a plane into a building because it was for their god. But while I am outraged by this god everyone seems so fond of, I hope that for Ashlynne's sake their is a god and that this god will make sure she has a happy after life and brings healing to her friends and family. And if their is a god I hope he lets someone else use their free will to hurt this man in ways he hasn't even dreamed of yet.
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I heard about this incident after it happened and it broke my heart. It's terrible to know that such sad things can happen in this world. We hear all about stories like this on the news, but it's crazy that this happened so close to home. I don't know why people do some of these terrible things they do, I guess we probably will never know.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a tragedy, and I am so sorry for everyone affected by this man's actions. I can understand your anger, Jena. It just seems so wrong that such an injustice could happen or that there could ever be such cruel people in this world. Personally, I don't know why such bad things are allowed to happen, but sometimes they just do. I believe there is a God, and if you don't, that's perfectly fine, but I believe he is taking care of this girl now. He has to be. And this man will face the consequences of his actions, whether in this life or the next. But whether we believe in God or not, the fact of the matter remains that it happened. All we can do now is hope the family remains safe and is able to overcome this huge trial in their life. Also we can strive to combat the evil in this world by being good, by loving others, and protecting each other. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings, Jena. They were very moving.
ReplyDeleteI was extremely shocked when I heard about this. I cannot grasp the concept of what posses someone to do something so horrible to such an innocent child. The poor girl was only seven years old! My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Ashlynne. I can't imagine what it is like to go through something like that. It makes you realize that you should cherish every moment with the people that you love because you never know when it will be the last time that you see them. I know she is in a better place now and the man that did this to her will face the consequences!
ReplyDeleteI was extremely shocked when I heard about this. I cannot grasp the concept of what posses someone to do something so horrible to such an innocent child. The poor girl was only seven years old! My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Ashlynne. I can't imagine what it is like to go through something like that. It makes you realize that you should cherish every moment with the people that you love because you never know when it will be the last time that you see them. I know she is in a better place now and the man that did this to her will face the consequences!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first heard about this, I was terribly sad. I have her older sister as a Facebook friend and when Ashlynne was gone for a little while, she was posting up to look out for her and to tell her to come home. Then, when they got ahold of the baby brother, she posted up the description of the man that took Ash and so on. I got very sad because the rez, to me, is the safest place anyone could be. It's our home. We should always feel safe within our homes. I understand she shouldn't be getting rides from strangers, but you see a lot people get rides from strangers on the rez. All we have to do is exchange clans to realize we are all related in a way. You don't hear these kind of events happening on the rez. I also think that's why the man did it. He probably didn't think that people were going to really notice, but the whole reservation, not only the Navajo rez, but other reservations across the nation, were coming together to pray. I was so hurt after finding out she passed. I prayed for her all Monday night. Once I got the news in NAVIT, I went home and cried. Children are so precious. She did not deserve anything like that to happen to her. But I strongly believe that the man will get what's coming for him in today's world or the spirit world. This is such a touching blog, Jena. Even though it opened up some wounds, I still loved it. Thanks for sharing!
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