Every day we wake up like normal, some days we have stupid arguments or annoying situations, some days are awesome and fun, then some days are like this.

The world stops. Nothing is important anymore, except time spent with our loved ones–especially our children. People ask, “What is the world coming to?” And I wonder, has it always been like this, or is it really becoming more violent?

The most recent tragedies that stick out for me are the shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado and the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. And then we have today; the bombing at the Boston Marathon. Innocent people are taken too soon, for no reason. It’s heart wrenching to say the very least.

I saw a video of the bombing that showed chaos–people running everywhere, scared. I saw a man running with a baby in his arms. I heard that a three-year-old was rushed to the hospital with severe burns. Over one hundred people injured, several of which had to have amputations. They were there to celebrate, to have a good time, and this is what happens.

At first, we are shocked, then we are horrified and saddened by the images, then we become angry and ask why. It was supposed to be a great day for so many people. I have many friends who run marathons, and I know how exciting it is for them. To be so excited and then to have this horror unfold is tragic.

I also heard that an eight-year-old girl was one of the three Continue reading →