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Rachel Joy Scott-10 years since Columbine
Apr 20, 2009


I can't believe that it has been 10 years since Columbine. I can honestly say that event changed the course of my life forever. I had just returned to the States after being in Central America for a year. I had traveled in war torn countries on my own where people carried guns constantly but when I returned to the States, the safety and security I was expecting was shattered. Home no longer felt safe. 3 days after I got home, I watched the events of Columbine unfold and I was ROCKED!

A year later I saw Rachel Joy Scott's Dad give a presentation on his daughter's life, journal entries, desire to be "used by God to reach the unreachable." God used that presentation to move me, challenge me, humble me and show me his love. I could no longer deny God, he was real and I couldn't pretend to not see Him.

I share this to say, that I was one of the unreachable that Rachel mentioned. I didn't want to be a "Christian." I had a stigma of what that meant and I tried to fight it. But God showed me His plan, His mercy, and His Love! I owe so much to a teenage girl named Rachel Joy Scott and her families faithfulness to share their painful story. My heart goes out to them and all who suffered at Columbine. The God of love still was able to use it for His glory and for that I am FOREVER gr8phul!

A book that explains Daryl Scott's presentation and the life and choices of an AMAZING teenage girl is Rachel's Tears I am not doing this life changing story justice, the book is incredible. And I have a copy is anyone is interested in borrowing it. :)

Craig Scott Rachel's brother was one of the only survivors of the library. He watched 10 of his classmates and friends die and shortly after found out that his sister had died also. He has an amazing story and this is a video of his addressing President Bush. It is a powerful statement. One that I couldn't agree with more.

 



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