Grateful. Angry. Faithful.

Grateful. Angry. Faithful.

After the longest month of our lives, my sister and I were finally reunited this month. As I sat on the final leg of my flight to Augusta, I felt an overwhelming mix of gratitude, fear, and prayer. I had been asking God for this moment, yet I was deeply aware of the emotional weight it carried. I prayed for strength, peace, and the ability to be fully present for her.

When I arrived at the home where she was recovering after her hospital stay, I saw my sister—changed, yes, but alive, beautiful, and here. When I looked into her eyes and held her in my arms, I was reminded in the deepest way that God had spared her life. That truth has carried us through every difficult conversation, every tear, and every step forward.

Medically, her recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. Her healing has exceeded expectations and continues to surprise her medical team. Just five weeks into recovery, her prognosis remains very positive, and we are grateful for every milestone reached. Through it all, her strength, faith, and resilience have been unwavering.

The beautifully painful days we spent together reflected what real healing looks like—marked by tears, honest conversations, moments of laughter, anger, gratitude, and faith. While this season has permanently altered our lives, we believe it is only one chapter in a much larger story. We remain committed to living fully, loving deeply, and not postponing the life we have been given.

We are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of prayer, support, and advocacy from individuals and communities around the world. Yes. Around the world. The awareness and continued attention to this case have been instrumental in keeping it visible. My sister has lived a quiet, private life, never seeking attention or recognition. Being publicly labeled a victim has been emotionally challenging, but she is choosing to walk forward with courage and dignity.

We remain confident that law enforcement is actively working on this case; however, we also believe continued visibility is necessary. Closure is essential—not only for our family, but for justice. We trust that God is sovereign, that He sees what we cannot, and that accountability will come.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed, reached out, offered resources, and walked alongside our family during this time. Your support has been a tangible reminder of God’s presence and provision. We will continue to share updates as appropriate and ask for continued prayers—for healing, for justice, and for peace as she continues forward.

And as always, if you ever find yourself in need, there is a seat at my table. There will be an espresso martini, a few laughs, maybe some tears, and a lot of Jesus.

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“Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.’” 

Romans 12:19

With gratitude and faith,

Kim