Keith and I talked about it in hushed tones....hoping that they weren't listening.
We finally decided to tell them a little bit....the bare minimum. They are only Kindergarteners after all.
Saturday, I spent the day in a beautiful high school north of Denver. I attended a PTA Leadership Conference so that I can learn to be the best Membership Chair in the history of my school.
I missed my family desperately and couldn't wait to get back to them, but it was nice to have a break from the constant news coverage. I decided to limit my time on twitter...leaving my phone in my purse and instead watching a movie with the kids.
Impromptu Movie Review: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid is funny!
Sunday, the kids let me cuddle with them after they woke for as long as I wanted. It was like they knew I needed it. I turned on the TV and a sermon found me. Joel Osteen. He talked about giving your time and being there for people that you love. It was exactly what I needed.
By now, the victims have all been identified and their stories are coming out. All of them wonderful people with bright futures. There is a mother of a Kindergartener. And another mother lies in a hospital bed....drifting in and out of consciousness, she doesn't yet know that her 6 year old daughter is gone.
I spent Sunday afternoon at a birthday party with my family and closest friends. No one mentioned the tragedy. I was thankful for that.....
In a couple of hours, that monster will be in court and the news coverage will shift. If you're a praying type person.
Say a prayer for these families today.
Send positive thoughts to Aurora.
I've been praying for your community and the families since I heard the news. Horrible!
ReplyDeleteI too, have been praying for the families in Aurora. I'm heartbroken over this. hugs
ReplyDeleteBeauty will come from this. I know that sounds weird, but God always works things for His glory and His glory is good!
ReplyDeleteThat being said: I hope they gut that monster like a fish.
I can't think about the momma who doesn't even know her daughter is gone...I heard the policeman radio about that little one when he found her and I almost threw up when I looked up what the word meant that he said. :(
Frame that picture!
it was a sad tragedy but hopefully some good will emerge and love the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series they are to funny
ReplyDeleteWe had a special prayer in church yesterday for the victims and the people of Aurora.
ReplyDeleteCannot say a nythng about the horrible sadness that hasn't been said.... My prayers are with them all On a lighter note, cute pic!
ReplyDeletethat is just so sad, praying praying praying for the victims and their families!
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible tragedy. Lots of prayers for victims and the families.
ReplyDeleteI knew you lived in Colorado, and thought of you when I heard of the shooting. I've been saying so many prayers for the families who lost loved ones in such a senseless, revolting way. So very, very sad...
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine being as close to things as you are. It's still so hard to believe.
ReplyDeletePrayer is one thing that is needed. For everyone. The victims, the families, the city...everyone. It's just so, so sad.
I have been praying every night. Things like this usually shock and upset me- but I swear every time I read something about this I start bawling.
ReplyDeleteAs saturated as the coverage is here, I can only imagine what it is like for you closer to the area. It is so sad, definitely makes you want to keep your loved ones close.
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