Today I am grateful for:
-The safety of my loved ones. I find myself being a bit numb about the shooting in CT today. Here is one of those times that I wish I had the ability to articulate how I'm feeling into words. In simple terms I am sad, heartbroken, and upset there is nothing I can do to help. I cannot even imagine what it must be like for the people involved. Of course everyone has an opinion about todays events. I see people arguing about what issue we should be focusing on. "We should be focusing on gun control, mental illness, etc..." Yes to all of the above so let's stop fighting about it. Please. This is the time we should be supporting and listening to and caring for one another. My thoughts are with the families that are suffering with this tragedy.
-This quote:
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." To this day, especially in times of "disaster," I remember my mother's words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world." -Mr. Rogers
-These links posted by Dr. Brown on how to talk to children about violence:
University of Minnesota on Talking to Kids About Violence Against Kids
National Association of School Psychologists on Talking to Children About Violence
Explaining the news to our kids from Common Sense Media.
-Laughter
-Love
-The basics
-As always, my friends.
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