“And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up!”– Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
I’m keeping in mind that there was one shooter, but many responding to help. One who went to the theater with ill intent, but many who went with friends and family to enjoy a night’s entertainment. A few who post snarky comments about the tragedy in an attempt to gain attention, but hundreds (thousands?) who post closely-held thoughts and feelings for those impacted. Thinking like this keeps me from wanting to barricade my children from the world, from the unthinkable. Thinking like this keeps me from despairing in my own sadness and anger, and keeps my thoughts on the those who died, who survived, who are suffering, and who are caring for them. May they all find comfort, may they all find peace.
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