I had started commenting, like many others, on the tragic happening today at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT. I soon realized I felt strongly about many facets, too strongly to put into one Facebook post. As I see it right now, there are many sides of this story and many opinions to be heard and considered. Here is my humble opinion.
As a mother and human, let me first say, I am praying for all the victims of this horrible crime.
The children who left the earth today, I have no doubt they are with their creator and at peace. They will never have a graduation, first love or future. This was taken from them by another.
For the children left behind to live with us, we need to leave no doubt in their minds how loved and cherished they are. Children are our future. They deserve all we have to give, because when we are gone, they are all that is left of us.
It is our duty as adults to ensure our children feel safe. I can't begin to imagine how helpless the parents of those children must feel when that duty was taken from them by another.
As a former teacher, I want to applaud those that work tirelessly day in and day out to give our children the best education in a safe a nurturing environment. Teachers give everything they have to the classroom. Not just time, but money and love. If you don't already, appreciate your teachers and all the work they are putting into educating your children.
When something like this happens, we all take a step back and realize how blessed we are. I urge you to regularly take a step back and realize how blessed we are, not just when something like this kicks us in the face.
Already, folks are commenting on gun control and how we can prevent something like this happening again. I personally feel it it extremely important to make mental health care available and accessible to all, especially those in need. I choose not to comment on gun control.
Whether it be a school, a mall, or a movie theater, shootings are terrifying, pointless and sick. I refuse to feed into the morbid curiosity about the shooter or his motives. That is the job of the police. I am concerned with the healing of the victims and restoring their faith in humanity. I hope you will do the same.
