This was so beautifully put. I heard today from one friend keeping her son home the rest of the week after a threat of a shooting and a second friend whose daughter had a BB gun brought to her fourth grade class. It is madness and we all need to take a stand.
Sara - thank you for reading. It really is infuriating that nothing has changed. You're right, it is up to all of us to keep speaking out and pressuring our elected officials.
I can see in your son's eyes the love and trust he has for you and that he brings to our world.Thank you for keeping him safe, loving him, giving him a wonderful foundation of kindness--that he already shows so sweetly, as to his ladybug friend. Thank you, thank you. With all the gun violence and tragedy around us, you are a warm reminder and inspiration. I know you have your own difficulties and challenges but you are courageous, filled with love and you are sharing your love, kindness and knowledge with this sweet, sweet soul. ALL of our children deserve the childhood yours is getting, but some of them, like your cousin, are shot down instead. My heart, my head, my soul cannot comprehend it. And I can't comprehend how our nation allows this.....Trying to stay positive about human nature, wishing you all GOOD. Love, Joan in California
Joan - your comment brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your generosity. It was so kind of you to take the time to encourage me. I hope you have lovely moments today.
Such a beautiful story about Khalil and Spotty...transitioning into a very sad story about life in the USA. I'm glad you got out—and sorry you had to. I can't imagine what it's like to send a child to school in this country ruled by hypocrites.
I hear you Mary. I had a numb few days, too. Challenging myself to write about it helped me transition into action. That word freedom is so baffling, isn't it? Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know that you donated.
This was so beautifully put. I heard today from one friend keeping her son home the rest of the week after a threat of a shooting and a second friend whose daughter had a BB gun brought to her fourth grade class. It is madness and we all need to take a stand.
Sara - thank you for reading. It really is infuriating that nothing has changed. You're right, it is up to all of us to keep speaking out and pressuring our elected officials.
I can see in your son's eyes the love and trust he has for you and that he brings to our world.Thank you for keeping him safe, loving him, giving him a wonderful foundation of kindness--that he already shows so sweetly, as to his ladybug friend. Thank you, thank you. With all the gun violence and tragedy around us, you are a warm reminder and inspiration. I know you have your own difficulties and challenges but you are courageous, filled with love and you are sharing your love, kindness and knowledge with this sweet, sweet soul. ALL of our children deserve the childhood yours is getting, but some of them, like your cousin, are shot down instead. My heart, my head, my soul cannot comprehend it. And I can't comprehend how our nation allows this.....Trying to stay positive about human nature, wishing you all GOOD. Love, Joan in California
Joan - your comment brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your generosity. It was so kind of you to take the time to encourage me. I hope you have lovely moments today.
Such a beautiful story about Khalil and Spotty...transitioning into a very sad story about life in the USA. I'm glad you got out—and sorry you had to. I can't imagine what it's like to send a child to school in this country ruled by hypocrites.
Thank you for reading, Elaine. I know. I am so thankful that we could move somewhere safe but it's awful that we felt we had to.
I hear you Mary. I had a numb few days, too. Challenging myself to write about it helped me transition into action. That word freedom is so baffling, isn't it? Thank you so much for commenting and letting me know that you donated.