It is so soon that I am done for, I wonder what I was begun for….
A total of twenty-seven innocent lives ended today in the shadow of someone twisted and evil.
It happened very close to home, less than an hour from where I live. One more instance of incomprehensible madness in the form of some mentally distorted creature, an assassin, hell-bent in accomplishing a mission of mass human destruction.
Of those who perished, twenty were precious little children, ranging in ages from just six to seven years of age. All I keep thinking about is how each child was looking forward to Christmas or Hannukah celebrations as they climbed aboard the school buses this morning. I see the images of broken families who sit in their homes tonight, homes with presents hidden away for children who will never get the chance to enjoy what’s inside. The incredible pain of this tragic loss that so many parents are dealing with at this moment and for years to come is impossible for me to imagine.
I wanted to hug every child I saw today. I’ll feel this same way for the rest of the days that I walk this twisted earth.
For now, my prayers are with everyone in Newtown, Connecticut. My tears are for all twenty-seven who died but especially for the twenty little stars who will never have the chance to share their beautiful light with the world.
