Tonight my life stood still.
At exactly 10:58pm I received a message on my phone from my dearest Dad…
” Honey, you need to call me back. Your brother’s situation has gotten worst and it’s not good. Not good at all.”
I called back.
See, my brother has been living in hell for 13 or some years now with a wife and his children. My brother just recently had to quit from being a coal miner in Alabama because he was told to. He was told to either quit or be fired; my brother has never been fired from anything in his life. He was told to quit because he is an addict, he’s addicted to Oxycontin. He’s a great man. Next to my Dad, he’s my hero. I would give my soul to be like him.
Anyway…
My brother has been shot by his wife’s father. See in the South it’s okay to shoot an unarmed man. A man who just wants to not live in hell.
He is now in critical condition and is in surgery.
I will not sleep tonight and I pray for justice in the South. I will SEE to justice for this crime.
You DO NOT shoot an unarmed man.
The She Chronicles 
Oh, dearest one, how my heart breaks to hear your news. I am praying for your brother’s life. And for your peace.
Much love,
Kathy
Thank you my dearest friend for praying, my brother really needs it.
I’m so sorry Bats. Why would he do that? Where did your brother get shot? Can you go see him?
I don’t know why he did it other than hate for him. He has been shot in the stomach and is in critical condition, in surgery. I can not go see him, I don’t have the gas money to drive to Alabama at this point and need to not go step into a firing squad. I’m not going anywhere near a place with an armed man that will pull the trigger of a gun out of hate and not think about the life he is taking. There are people in this world that care deeply for my brother, just because this man hates my brother doesn’t give him the right to try and take his life out of our lives.
That is crazy. How could he shoot the father of his grandkids? It doesn’t matter how much you hate someone, you don’t shoot them.
Exactly. You just don’t take another life, or try to. It’s not up to him to take my brother’s life. It’s crazy…literal insanity.
Yeah. He needs to be locked up…
He will be. I’ll see to it, for my brother. And he better hope my brother does not die.
Just keep us updated on any news. Im just so sorry Bats. You must be scared…and pissed…
I just want him to be alive.
Me too.
Thanks Hobbs, seriously thanks.
I’ll probably be up for a while. If you want to comment/talk.
Thanks Hobbs. You are so great!
You are too Bats. I just wish there was more I could do.
Honey…you have done more than enough. 🙂
Just know I’ll be thinking about you, and him.
And I’m sorry I have very little information. There is only so much they can tell me until he is out of surgery. My heart hurts at this point so very much. I CAN NOT imagine the hell my Dad is going through.
I’m so sorry. A parent’s worst nightmare. Did he mention whether or not they had arrested the guy who shot him?
At this point he has not been arrested that we know.
That is crazy too. If they know he shot him, and your brother was unarmed, he should at least be detained.
I know. Imagine what my Dad is feeling. Another person trying to take his son off the face of the Earth. Nothing justifies this to him, nothing.
It makes no sense.
I’m really sorry to hear that and the fact that it is okay to shoot an unarmed man is preposterous. My prayers are with your family.
Thank you, my family appreciates your prayers more than you can know.
Good grief Bats, this is terrible. Please keeps us informed about your brothers situation, and all my best wishes go out to him, you, and your family.
Thank you Mak. Your wishes and thoughts mean so much to me. Thank you.
I just checked facebook. They are justifying it. My brother is dying and they are justifying it. My brother was drunk and hit his wife’s father (I don’t know why) in the face. I still do not justify shooting an unarmed man. My heart is pounding so hard.
You ought to make copies of everything they say on Facebook. You never know, the news is filled with crooks who tripped themselves up by what they said online. Hang in there Bats!
I was just doing that Mak. Just doing that.
Okay here’s a fun thing. My other brother just got down there and on Facebook the family is saying he threaten the dad, threatened to kill him. He hasn’t even talked with him or anyone but me. Good thing I’m saving all of this to my computer. Idiots. Seriously…this is insanity…more than alcoholism and addiction is. We are in awe.
Hell, this is exactly the kind of anxiety that I used drugs to medicate away in the first place Bats. How are you holding up?
I’m pretty much losing it Mak.
Just hold on tight and remember to play it through. The aftermath of a night wrapped in the love of your family is so much better than the alternative…
Oh here’s something else fun. This is a private message I’ve received on Facebook. I am not going to post this person’s name and I also want to stress I would never threaten anyone. But here this is now what I am receiving…
• KISS MY MOTHER FUCKING ASS. YOUR DAMN ASS YANKKE BITCH FAMILY ALMOST KILLED MY NIECES AND MY DADDY AND YOU WANT TO THREATEN ME??? KIS MY MOTHER FUCKIN SOUTHERN ASS BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DONT TRY TO KILL ONE OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS AND EXPECT US TO SIT BY QUIETLY AND LET THAT DAMN SHIT HAPPEN! FUCK YOU AND THE HORSE YOU RODE IN ON BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First off… I’m not scared. Second off this person has issues out the ying yang. Hmmm…
I sure hope you made a copy of that one too! But really Bats. I don’t think it’s wise to encourage their craziness by arguing with them. Arguing with crazy people is just… well, crazy! Get some rest. You’re probably going to need it. 😐
Funny thing is I haven’t said a thing to anyone. She sent this and I never said anything to her.
Have you heard anything else Bats? How is your brother doing. The Facebook stuff is horrible, and punching someone is definitely no excuse to shoot them.
Huge hugs, Bats. I truly hope all will be well with your brother. And you stay grounded in all your good work you have done! Don’t give in to the bastards, eh? Stay in your love and in your light. Good, good thoughts to you.
xx
Mrs Demeanor
Holy shit… what an ugly, ugly situation. i feel your pain and will keep your brother in my thoughts.
Be sure to take care of yourself as well! Venting is good, sleep is very good. Try to sleep as much as possible!
Wanted you to know another person is out here thinking of you and your family. I haven’t followed you long, so I have no idea backstory or anything, but please take care of yourself….these people sound truly crazy. Engaging with them in any way would be dangerous. Be careful – course, if they are posting crap like that on Facebook, they aren’t the brightest bulbs out there. Let them keep on sending stuff like that. Prosecutors will love it!! Hang in there…….
I just logged on and saw this, Bats. I’m keeping you and your brother in my thoughts. Such shocking news. Hope by the time you see this your brother will be out of surgery and resting comfortably. Take care of yourself, and don’t talk to the crazy people.
Any more news Bats? Are you okay?
Holy moley!!
Prayers of all kinds and nature are on the wing your way and to your entire family.
Bats, hang in there. I can NOT imagine going through this. You can make it and your sound strong and clear. That is a blessing to you and to your family.
I am with Al. sleep as much as you can and take care of you. Keep us posted as you are able.
XXOO Jen
Still thinking of you…
Reblogged this on I Want Ice Water and commented:
In the midst of our own problems, it’s all to easy to forget that other people have problems too. Please, everyone, show our friend Bats some love…
adding my prayers to that of yours, and came via IzaakMaks re-blog.. Some senseless acts are happening around our globe.. My thoughts are with all of your Family..
That is terrible. I will pray for him and your family – I am not religious but if God exists He would not mind me praying for others. I am so sorry. I hope your brother is okay.
Hi Bats,
I’m one of IzaakMak’s readers and have just come over to lend support in this absolutely heinous situation. Thoughts and prayers to you and YOUR side of the family.
Thoughts and hopes are with you.
If there’s anything you can think of that you need, please let us know, whether for your brother or you.
…now’s the time to have faith in your strength of will, bats. It’s also time to understand your limitations. Let the doctors be the doctors, and let the fools be fools, concentrate your energy on your family.
My heart goes out to you Bats & I’m praying for your brother’s recovery.
I came here via IzaakMak’s reblog and wanted to let you know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts…may all be well
Awww, wow. My heart is with you. 😦
Thank you Becki, thank you.