The Amish community that was affected by this tragedy has actually set up 2 trust funds at a local bank. One is for the victims' families and the other is for the Robert's family. They set up a trust fund for the children of the shooter. Keep in mind, for the most part the Amish bury their money in boxes on their properties. So this is a huge deal in so many ways for them.
Their once peaceful quiet way of life has been deluged with media vans, reporters, people, attention. I can't imagine the long-term affects that this tragedy will have on this community.
But I think we can all take a lesson about forgiveness away from this horrific tragedy.
Keep them in your prayers.
Becky