Woman Forgives Attacker That Shot Her In The Face
Debbie Baigrie was in her car one night when 3 guys walked up to her car and someone asked her for change. Then she heard him insist "I'm serious, give it up." When she realized she was being robbed she screamed and a gun went off. Debbie had been shot in the face.
Thankfully, she survived the attack and learned that the person who shot her was only 13 years old. When time came for Ian Manuel to stand trail for what he did, he plead guilty and received a life sentence.
A year into his prison sentence, Ian realized that his paperwork included Debbie's phone number, so he gave her a call. To everyone's surprise, Debbie answered and after he apologized he asked if he could write her, and she said yes. The two of them began corresponding for years and Debbie happily forgave him. She never gave up on Ian and even stood by him when he was able to challenge his sentence, and she was there for him the day he was set free.
Ian spent his young life in prison and being back out in the world had its own struggles. But Debbie has helped him along the way. Their friendship and their story is a testament to the power of forgiveness. you do not want miss this one!
She followed her gut and answered a phone call from her attacker. Then a beautiful friendship blossomed.
Posted by Upworthy on Monday, October 23, 2017
Thankfully, she survived the attack and learned that the person who shot her was only 13 years old. When time came for Ian Manuel to stand trail for what he did, he plead guilty and received a life sentence.
A year into his prison sentence, Ian realized that his paperwork included Debbie's phone number, so he gave her a call. To everyone's surprise, Debbie answered and after he apologized he asked if he could write her, and she said yes. The two of them began corresponding for years and Debbie happily forgave him. She never gave up on Ian and even stood by him when he was able to challenge his sentence, and she was there for him the day he was set free.
Ian spent his young life in prison and being back out in the world had its own struggles. But Debbie has helped him along the way. Their friendship and their story is a testament to the power of forgiveness. you do not want miss this one!
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