Three days ago I had post written and ready to put out into the cyber universe. Three days ago news fromNewtown, Connecticut stopped me and an entire nation in its tracks. Like many of you I’ve been reading posts online, watching the news, riding the roller coaster of emotions about something that is so incomprehensible that it shook me to my core. I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about this unspeakable act. I’ve read some very well written articles, posts, e-mails etc. about this tragedy. What could I possibly have to say that hasn’t been said, what can I possibly offer that will do any good? The answer is really nothing. What I can do is simply share. Share what I have been thinking about for the past few days.
“Three things will last forever–faith, hope and love– and the greatest of these is love”
1 Corinthians 13:13
No matter your religious beliefs, it’s time to hold strong to your faith. Faith in a higher power, faith in our great nation, faith in the power of recovery and healing. Our unified faith in one another cannot be taken away by one person’s heinous acts.
We must hope that the lives that were lost were not in vein and that the conversations about mental illness, gun control and keeping our children safe in the future will continue until there is a resolution. Regardless of what side you fall on with any of the difficult topics being discussed as a result of this heartbreak, the dialogue provides hope for much needed change.
If you love someone tell them. Don’t wait. Don’t hesitate. Don’t allow fear or anger or hurt to get in your way. Don’t let your schedule allow you to be robbed of that moment you need to say the three words that are the most important words you’ll say all day. Let the loved ones in your life know how much they mean to you. Not just today or for the next week. Make a point to tell them and show them all the time. Take the time.
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