In the living room with the lion and the lamb

As they recounted their experiences and asked each other the tough
questions, I saw understanding grow as both discovered a landscape not
marked by history and fear.   Karen was able to see a picture of
remorse in Wayne.  He was able to see the horrible impact that another
had made on Karen.  Both caught sight of what their lives could become
beyond the offenses.

I was transfixed as I saw two people communicate fearlessly.  They
were both able to sit and listen without becoming defensive.  A
holiness settled into the living room.  For a few moments, we
experienced the lion and the lamb at peace together.  What if Karen had
this opportunity with her own father?  What if Wayne were able to be
make peace with his family?

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