I feel like I only post on my blog when my heart is heavy. I should definitely start posting more about my life and views and stuff. Anyway, Today in CT, 20 children along with 6 others were killed when a gunman opened fire in an elementary school. Giving that my work was on exam schedule today, I didn't hear about this until my friend texting me telling me about it. When I got off, I immediately came back to my dorm and sat down balling in front of the tv. It really hurts me deep when events like this happen. They were just babies. I don't care if you think I'm soft. I have a heart for people and I believe God made me like that for a reason.
I am and will be praying for this community and for the families of all the victims. People see events like this and don't realize what it means to whom it affects. Think about the wrapped barbie dolls that will no longer go to the little girl who wanted nothing more or the sweet new bike that won't be used by the boy whom is no longer with us. My heart aches so much it makes my stomach sick when these events happen.
Now to the people calling for gun control; just stop. The very few people and boy do I mean few people who know me well know I would disagree (just read my last blog) but I'm not going to discuss that because of the hurt and pain in my heart right now. Let the families grieve. I'm not saying nothing should be done about this situation and I know for a fact it's more than likely the opposite of what you think, I just am not going to discuss it at this point and time.
I'll leave you with 1) a verse I saw on facebook that really touched my heart: "Don't let your heart be troubled. Trust in God.." - John 14:1
and then 2) an open letter from President Charles Steger, whom I have really come to respect and admire over my times here at this school. You can read that letter here: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2012/12/121412-president-sandyhookelementary.html
Praying. Hard. and Strong.
With love
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