Hope and Healing

Dear Readers,

Sadly, we come together again in mourning an inconceivable mass shooting-this time in Orlando, Florida. 

In the past 72 hours, I have tried to wrap my mind around the idea of why someone with a semi-automatic gun would want to take the lives of people who were enjoying their time together. During my almost 30 years of living, I have witnessed many horrific tragedies: The Los Angeles Riots, Oklahoma City Bombing, Columbine, and 9/11 just to name a few. In no way am I proud to have seen this as a child, as a teen, or as an adult. 

I am not a parent, but as a teacher I worry just as a parent would. There is no reason for parents to be worried about their children not being safe. No parent should ever receive a text message from their son or daughter, telling them “I love you” before they are killed by a semi-automatic assault rifle. No one should take away someone’s pride and joy from them, out of rage or intolerance. Above all else, no one should lose a love one, or worry about the safety of others where people come together to celebrate.  It’s wrong on all accounts.

I have tried really hard to teach my students over the years, to not hate. There’s no need to hate others, or wish pain on anyone. In life, it is better to build bridges than walls. I offer my sympathy, prayers, and solidarity to the victims and their families who have been affected by this act of intolerance and hate.

If you would like to help, go to the Go Fund Me website that has been created. Click on the link and it will direct you to the homepage. https://www.gofundme.com/pulsevictimsfund


May God welcome these beautiful people into His kingdom, where they will continue love, laugh, and dance.


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