I haven't written anything on my blog for quite some time. I'm not sure why. I use writing as a mental release for my overloaded brain. Everyday I think "wow, that would make a great story", but then life gets in the way, time runs out, and another day passes. Tomorrow.....
Sandy Hook Elementary School, Connecticut.
My daughter Sophia is 6 years old. She is in first grade. My heart has been very heavy for those families that have lost their children to such an unimaginable act of evil.
Children are innocent. They believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth fairy. As parents, it's our job to love them, protect them, and guide them through their journey of life. If along the way they get a boo-boo, it is our duty to give hugs and kisses and make it all better. We shield them from the ugly realities of the world by painting bright blue sunny skies with puffy white clouds. We want our children to enjoy just being a kid for as long as they can. But everyday, it gets a little harder.
After a mandatory tickle session on the couch, Sophia stopped laughing, looked at me, and said "mom, did you know a man went into a school and shot 20 kids dead and 6 big people dead too, then shot himself?".
My heart broke.
The world has changed so much.
Maybe we all need to slow down, turn the t.v. off and put the phones away. We need to find what is truly important in our lives and enjoy every wonderful moment. We are only given so much time on this earth, some longer, some less than ever expected.
If we don't take the opportunity to embrace what we have now, life gets in the way, time runs out, and another day passes.
Tomorrow......
