Thoughts from a sad heart…

Today, the unthinkable happened in a small town in Connecticut.

Today, parents got their children ready for the day and sent them off to Sandy Hook Elementary School. Just like Mickey and I got our girls ready and sent them to school. No one thought the worst would happen.

Today, senseless violence and absolute cruelty took the lives of young children and school staff members.

Today, a mother’s son took her life, took many others and his own.

Today, our nation heard the unthinkable news and our hearts collectively broke.

Tonight, parents, friends and loved ones mourn in a way that none of us should ever have to know.

Tonight, tears are being shed and prayers are being lifted for those affected by the tragedy.

Tonight, I sit in disbelief at the horror that has happened and I still cannot even begin to understand it. I know I never will.

Tomorrow, I may have to tell my own children what happened and I don’t want to have to do that.

Tomorrow, those precious families in Connecticut are going to have to face the first day without their own children and no one would ever want to do that.

Always, I trust in the goodness of our God’s grace. It’s only by His counsel that I can find hope.

Father God, I come to you with a broken heart. And, God, I know this breaks your heart too. I am thankful to know that those taken from this earth today are in your care where they will never again be hurt or afraid or know the horror they faced ever again. I don’t understand why it happened, but I thank you that they are whole in your presence forever. I pray that your comforting presence envelops the families, friends and loved ones left behind, Father. They are going through the unthinkable and I pray your peace to sustain them until they are reunited with their precious loved ones in eternity with You. Jesus, be near, I pray. In Christ’s Name…amen.