Recently, a friend of mine asked me if I saw the video being posted on Facebook on Baby P. I admitted to seeing the post, but didn't have time to watch the video. She advised me not to watch it. It had truly disturbed her spirit and images would not leaver her mind. She wanted to spare me the heartache. I did not watch the video.
Last night after spending some time with my sister online, I was catching up on my friends posts on Facebook. The Baby P. video was on a friends video. I was not surprised. She always has precious videos of various causes and spiritual material. I saw the little picture of the blond little boy with big blue eyes. The boy had a name and it was Peter Connelly. I was compelled to watch it.
I saw what many of you have seen...the blood stained clothes, the bruises, the painful expressions. I read the horrid details of his abuse. I was angry...I was terrified...I was very hurt. My life was definitely affected.
I am not writing about the pain of this little boy however this morning. I am not rallying for the cause of child abuse. I am sharing my pain for the birth father of this boy.
In the video I read that the father left Peter's mother, She had met a man in a pub. The assumption is implied that this is why he left. I am not going to debate that thought. I also read that Peter's father tried to kidnap his son but Peter's mom called the police. Peter was returned to his torture.
I don't know why Peter's father didn't obtain custody of his son. Was it his character? Was it the system? I haven't read or researched this. What I do know is we are human with emotions. Maybe ths man's life was not right or maybe he should of fought the system harder, but this man has a heart. I am most positive in my declaration that this man is feeling guilt, and a number of other paralyzing emotions. His deep inner self is tortured and I believe he has no relief.
We don't know this father, but he does exist. Many of my readers are Christians. Friends, can we do more than share a video of shocking proportions? Can we do more that feel sorry for Peter? We may not have the means or time to campaign for or serve the Child Abuse campaign, but we have a huge God. We can pray. Today, I am asking you to put a face on this father. Pray for this man whose wounds are still fresh. It hasn't been that long since he lost his son.
We must not hate the murderers. This I know. However, I felt anger last night as I watched and read. I was mortified as I read of this child's life here on earth. I didn't want to know the mother's story. I don't want to hear any excuses. I was not sure I even wanted to believe that God loves her. My Christianity was definitely not pretty last night. I sat alone and I ached.
I have a friend who is coveting every prayer from the lips of others for her daughter. Her little daughter lies in Duke struggling to heal and recover from major heart surgery. This little girl is battling many physical challenges in her health. This little girl is named Anna Claire. She was chosen and adopted. She was wanted. She is the recipient of true love from her family. This little girl fights for a healthy normal life. Peter was fighting for love and peace. Two mothers...one with the pain of seeing her daughter recover and one who inflicted pain to save her own life.
I ask you again to say a prayer for the father of little Peter. He may never know you did but God will hear.
I am. He is a victim of the selfishness, rage, and evil given to his son. Guilt engulfs this man's spirit. Who knows how he will rid himself of this pain...maybe drugs, alcohol, or reckless abandon to not think of the child. Nonetheless, when he is all alone, he has a painful wound that cannot heal without the healing balm of God.
If you haven't seen the Peter Connelly video, it is posted here if you wish to see it. Also click on the title for another sad song regarding child abuse.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E1rKYrP_DY
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