It’s a funny thing about blog posts, some days I plan ahead and have them ready to go, other times I just write about whatever comes to mind that morning. The post I had planned for today involved Mr. Peabody and Sherman from an old cartoon from my childhood and their Wayback Machine, but I felt compelled to put that post on hold.
This week our country has seen two major tragedies unfold, the bombing at the Boston Marathon and now the explosion of a fertilizer factory in Texas. Both stories are filled with images and tales of loved ones lost or injured. Each story tears a little piece of my heart.
It is easy at a time like this to feel helpless. Living thousands of miles from those who are hurting, you wonder what you can do to help. I saw this quote from Peter H. Reynolds on Facebook following Monday’s tragedy and it got me thinking. I may not be able to help those in Boston or Texas, but I can help someone here near me. Maybe we could direct our concern for those hurting to bring a little light to the people closer to us.
Today I plan to make a little more light by helping someone in need. It doesn’t take much energy and I think we need all the light we can get.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who were injured or lost loved ones. I truly hope that you find comfort, peace and strength. I think it’s time for the rest of us to go out and make some light.
Peace,
Suzanne Santillan
Writing on the Sidewalk
Yes, SBB. Yes.
Thanks for this!