Heavy

I'm sitting here, staring at a blinking cursor, the news on in the background.  I'm not sure at this point which is heavier my fingers or my heart. 

My fingers are heavy because there is nothing we can say.  My heart is heavy because there is nothing we can change. 

I just keep sitting here imagining what it must be like to be one of the families, someone that lost a loved one, an innocent child.  A mother, a father, a daughter, or a son.  You can't put into words the way these people in Connecticut must be feeling.  At least I can't.  My only hope is that these families can find some sort of peace, even though that seems impossible. 

I also hope that people realize that these people are mourning, if we think our hearts are heavy, imagine theirs. I can only hope that we will let them mourn and that we can leave the politics that so often follow these types of situations out of it.  Like I said, there is nothing we can change.  We can only hope and pray that people come together and act in kindness.  Hug a little tighter and love a little stronger. Be thankful for the people you have in your life and that they are somewhere safe and sound tonight.