Prayers at 5am. Prayers for sisters.

It's 4:45am. I don't need to be awake, but I am. I spent 30 minutes in a courtroom yesterday while a man was sentenced for killing his wife. Clay Waller killed Jacque Waller in a fit of rage, but he had predug the whole to bury her. It was her sister Cheryl who made the greatest impression on me. She got up and spoke about how wonderful her sister was, and how sad they all were to have lost her. My heart was saddened for her, as she talked of raising Jacque's children. 

I woke up because my own family is out of town, and I was anticipating a text when they arrived at their destination. My head and heart are still swimming in the details of the Waller case. When I checked my phone, I decided to go ahead and read the Upperroom devotional. 

Today's scripture was:  Carry each other’s burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ. - Galatians 6:2 (CEB)

The writer spoke of siblings lost to death, and how those left behind are comforted-seeing God directly through the love and support of others. It goes without saying that many have supported Jacque's family, but I couldn't help but see her sister's pain in the text.  

My prayer today is for Cheryl Brenneke. Her loss is deep and sorrowful. And I pray that she feels the love and support of her friends and family during this sad conclusion to a two year long ordeal. An ordeal that is long from over, as she raises her sister's triplets. 

 My prayer is for the Rawson sisters. Rest in peace Jacque, and live in peace Cheryl.