I know that on the other side of darkness…
…is light.
I’m just not able to make that turn yet.
My tears won’t fall and I am numb with grief for the families of the victims in Newton. Somehow I was doing pretty well until last night because I just couldn’t fully understand what happened. And then I did.
How is everyone doing?
I am sending prayers of Love and Strength. I bet you are too.
PS. Big Little Wolf has provided a heads up about this excellent article by Nicholas Kristof in the New York Times that offers some realistic possibilities for gun control.
It is so heartbreaking, no words describe it. I read the article you linked and agree with it. I applauded Prime Minster John Howard for doing what he did in Australia…his determination on making that decision has saved many lives…I only hope and pray America can move on this issue.
xxx
Mine are too, Natalie and I know that your little one must be so needing your support right now. I am sending it right back to you…
xoxo,
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I do too Loree but at least we can sign petitions and make our voices heard. I know that it doesn't seem like much…
Patty, I agree with you completely. I can't say more than I have already tried save that I am still sending you much good will and you can always be open here. You will always be supported. Gros bisous and I wish that I could give you a warm hug as this hits closer to home for you than it does for many of us, as painful as it is. I saw in the linked article that there are legal options. This gave me a tiny spark of hope for the future.
Love,
H.
Thank you so much Leslie. I didn't know what to do today but finally I needed to touch base with you all. I hope this wasn't inappropriate. I really do believe that our government can take action from here. As written in the linked article, after horrible instances in Canada and Australia, yes, things did change and lives were certainly saved.
Yes, in whatever form they may take, I agree. And I can't stop fixating on the presents bought but not given to those young ones. I know that is so superficial but it haunts me. I don't know how the parents and family are getting through. This time should have never been such a destroyed one, for anyone, ever.
Thanks Vero but keep us posted. Seriously, if there is anything that they need, that we can do just mention it. And I really agree with you that your beautiful MIL will be able to provide some comfort in this terrible situation.
Thank you so much, dear Heather for giving voice, some verbal outpouring to this excruciating pain. I'm in tears for several days, hugging my kid way more than usually. He said :" Poor moms, they already prepared Christmas gifts and there won't be little ones to give them to"… They had a moment at school about this incomprehensible event.
The article you referred to in Big Little Wolf's post is brilliant and points out SOME decisive ways to approach this major problem, to follow the successful example of other countries. The victims toll is shocking, unimaginable. What's going on in those sick minds? What about violent, zombie stupid video games flooding and affecting susceptible minds? How hard for many to overcome this virtual addiction. Not to mention the venomous action movies with blood all over which teach that the most powerful and cool guy is a brainless killer. This low end mass production is supported by society, sadly the evil sells well. Shouldn't it be banned too to preserve the sanity of young generation?
Unspeakable, heart wrenching tragedy for so many families and innocent angel souls lost.
I sincerely hope that the US leaders will be able to put their heads together to deal with this problem.
My heartfelt, deepest thoughts are with those orphaned families…
May everyone involved find the light through all this darkness. I know I feel futile in the face of such a senseless massacre.
Bravo, Karin.