Just a few hours after I wrote my last post 20 children were gunned down in an elementary school in Connecticut. Six adults were also killed, teacher and other school staff. I was already not in a great mood, up late, thinking too much about the things I can't control, and this unspeakable thing greeted me as I went to my elementary school to work.
I still feel numb and helpless. I know I am supposed to be thankful for what I have and hold my children closer, but that does not make me feel any better. I want the guns to be gone. I know it may not make sense, but that is what I want. I know that people die every day from other causes that could be cured by something as simple as antibiotics, and I know that more people die every day in traffic accidents.
Other frustrating things made it an unhappy day; little things. I don't feel like going into it, because it is tedious.
I am trying to talk myself into running today, as I probably would be good for me. It has been snowing lightly all day, and the trail might be slippery.
There is much cleaning and decorating to do, and a bit of frivolity tonight, listening to a friend play in his band.
Take care my friends,
Holly
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