Once again, our world has been shaken. A day of joy and fun in Boston will forever be tarnished by some sick person's actions. My stomach hurts and I'm on the verge of tears for what seems like the millionth time in the last 6 months.
Just when I think that I'm adjusting to the idea of sending my children out into the world, I'm reminded what a frightening and unpredictable world we live in. This weekend I had no fears when Katy asked to go spend the first day of her Spring Break in Northampton, MA with some friends. Northampton is about an hour away. After the events of the day, I had a hard time letting her go to the mall with friends tonight. The mall is 20 minutes away.
I know that I cannot keep them safe. Horrible things happen and I cannot control who they happen to. I don't believe anyone, even God, controls WHO is struck. My children have big plans ~ I'm excited for the adventures they will have as they grow into amazing adults who will do amazing things. At the same time, I want to just hold them close and keep them safe.
All I can do is hope that they are protected by angels, that they will know what to do if they are faced with tragedy, and hold my puppy tight until I can breathe again and Katy is home safe from the mall.
Just when I think that I'm adjusting to the idea of sending my children out into the world, I'm reminded what a frightening and unpredictable world we live in. This weekend I had no fears when Katy asked to go spend the first day of her Spring Break in Northampton, MA with some friends. Northampton is about an hour away. After the events of the day, I had a hard time letting her go to the mall with friends tonight. The mall is 20 minutes away.
I know that I cannot keep them safe. Horrible things happen and I cannot control who they happen to. I don't believe anyone, even God, controls WHO is struck. My children have big plans ~ I'm excited for the adventures they will have as they grow into amazing adults who will do amazing things. At the same time, I want to just hold them close and keep them safe.
All I can do is hope that they are protected by angels, that they will know what to do if they are faced with tragedy, and hold my puppy tight until I can breathe again and Katy is home safe from the mall.
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