The Effectiveness of a Good Man

I haven’t been inspired to write much as of late. Probably because I just haven’t felt well. But I am inspired this morning. 

I found this powerful quote yesterday evening while scrolling through the news. 

When you tear out a man’s tongue, you are not proving him a liar, you’re only telling the world that you fear what he might say. ~ George R. R. Martin

This quote was shared last night in reference to the assassination of Charle Kirk. 

What a sad time in America.

I followed Charlie. As part of the older generation, I was proud of him. Charlie was a brilliant young man. He was crisp and clear in his speech. He could think fast on his feet. That’s because Charlie knew exactly what he believed in. He followed his heart and he knew his stuff. He knew the laws of our nation and he knew the laws of God. He didn’t just dabble in either. He went full in. 

Charlie was brilliant. He was very aware of the chances he took with every meeting and heated debate he was a part of. And you know that he had that discussion with his wife too. Probably way more than once. Still, that doesn’t soften her anguish now. Or ours. And yes, my heart is hurting terribly. As should everyone’s. 

Charlie was assassinated because he was effective. He had a love for our younger people and saw this great need to heighten their awareness of, and love for, God, country, and family. He was about unity. He was about a better life to be had for all humans. A good life that was attainable. He was smart and he made sense. Most of all, he spoke truth. And he was very effective in his approach. 

But the other side (regretfully, there are sides) can’t have this effectiveness especially for the younger generation whom they want groomed in a different and self-serving manner. He died because kids listened. And we older adults listened as well.

Charlie died doing what he loved. He was a great young man with a bright future. He will be missed by so many. Especially by his beautiful young family. 

Melania Trump touched my heart last night with her words.

“Charlie’s children will be raised with stories instead of memories, photographs instead of laughter, and silence where their father’s voice should have echoed.”

I read this morning that the assassination was professionally done. I’m not sure how those involved can sleep at night. Especially, the shooter. 

This is a sad time in America. There are two very distinct sides who want two totally different outcomes for our people and our country. Sadly, one is about power, money, and control. The other is of unity, love, compassion, and freedom. 

They think that by taking him out, they have silenced the masses. Quite the contrary. This is an awakening of sorts. Charlie didn’t die in vain.

I am sad today. I will be sad for a while. We all lost a friend in Charlie. 

The President lowered our flags to half-staff in honor of Charlie. I have a picture of a flag at half-staff on my lock screen of my phone. Not because of a “hey…look at me” attitude. No. It’s because I honor Charlie and example of the life he lived and now through his legacy. He made good use of his short time on earth. We could all stand to learn from Charlie Kirk. 

♥️

Andi