Amish children knew their killer

The Sunday Times ^ | October 8, 2006 | Tony Allen-Mills

[Kimmers]

You are a wonderful writer....Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Churchillspirit]

I worked with a guy who - on the surface - was deeply religious. He was a Methodist and would not touch alcohol. Always praying for people and sounding very pious.

The same guy could not keep his hands off the female staff (This was before the days of sexual harassment being recognized as such ).

His name was Bill, but popularly known in the office as "Hans"

[SiliconValleyGuy]

I am not often brought to tears but you've made me come close a couple of times over the past week.

Islamic fascists would do well to take note of the fact that a humble, forgiving, Christ-centered response to tragedy has unspoken, yet powerful and lasting, spiritual repercussions on all who are affected by, and witness to, that response.

Amen.

[Salamander]

His name was Bill, but popularly known in the office as "Hans"

With any luck at all, one day he'll grab the wrong gal and become popularly known as "Stumps".....:)

[EternalVigilance]

Thanks for your remarkable insights. We're blessed to have such a window into this latest of examples of how the Lord can take Satan's worst and turn it to His people's greatest good. Blessings and protection to you and all of your Lancaster Co. neighbors.

[justche]

Shortly after being brought home, with family members always by her side, she showed some recognition of several of them, and began squeezing the hands of some of them, in response to their attempts at gentle conversation.

The family saw this response as a sign that she should continue to receive medical attention, unless and until it appears that man’s efforts to keep Rosanna alive are over-riding the Lord’s intentions to take her to her heavenly home, and she has been returned to Hershey Medical Center.
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This is great news!

[McGavin999]

I am so glad they are aware that so many stand with them and are praying for them and the girls who remain in the hospital.

It's funny how God can take the worst tragedy and manage to squeeze some good out of it.

[mware]

Ivan, my cousin spends time in the summer with an Amish Family. Her FRiend (Amanda) lost two nieces during the attack (the Miller girls) Her own grown daughter had this guy as a milkman, and according to her, her daughter had warned the children to steer clear of him because of the way he acted.

[Minuteman23]

I especially appreciated Mr. Donatella's opinions. I've been sensitized to the fact that the British are still our allies when the rest of the world seems to have gone either soft or daffy, especially in the war on terror. His comments are great.

And thanks as always for yours, Joanie, among the best here.

[tet68]

Words fail me joanie, my thoughts and prayers
continue to go out to ALL the families involved.
Thanks for spending your time in covering these sad
events from so close to home. It is what makes the
internews so much more personal.

Your Friend Tet.

[SeaBiscuit]

Thank you, thank them and Thank God. :^)

[merry10]

I'll try to check the on line papers, and maybe the Patriot News, but if you could post about the fundraisers, that would be good. We're close enough that I could try to come to one.

I read somewhere, maybe even here, that as a satellite truck drove up the driveway of one of the victim's family's home, an English neighbor stood in front of the truck until it decided to back up. How wonderful that the community is protecting the Amish, and that the Amish are protecting and caring for the family of Charles Roberts.