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June 17, 2016 by: susan

Not My Typical Post

This week was a sad week for so many and I can’t help but think of the families who lost people who meant so much to them. 

I couldn’t help but think of the little family from Nebraska who mirrored our family until we had our third child. One girl, one boy, a couple years apart.

I can’t even begin to imagine the depths of their sorrow along with the families of the 49 people killed in cold blood and a beautiful young woman who’s life was abruptly ended. I didn’t know much about her before this happened. I watched this video and she sings like an angel.

All taken so young and senselessly. It’s hard to understand why these things happen and I find I cling to my faith when I am overwhelmed by the world and all it’s sadness.

Why we ask?

I don’t know and I’m certain we won’t know until the end.

My wish is that people would be more compassionate instead of being mean and harsh. Thinking they could do better or know better. My words to them, “You’re lucky it wasn’t your family. It could have been any one of us and if you think differently, you’re wrong”.

Not My Typical Post from Love of Home

The world needs Kindness. Love. Compassion.

It truly does.

Can you imagine if we tried to help or prayed for one another instead of criticizing and putting others down.  The world would be forever altered for the good, speaking of good.

I had a wonderful conversation with Sister at our school and she told me something she does. She said, “I try to see the good”. See the good, think about that for a minute. Sometimes it’s hard to see the good, especially when the Country has a week as tragic as this. Be the good, God knows the world needs it.

Not My Typical Post from Love of Home

See the good.

Blessings,

Susan

 

 

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Comments

  1. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    June 17, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    It has been a tragic week. So many lives lost senselessly. Who are we to judge someone’s sexual preferences or the color of their skin? We are all created equal. The world needs a lot more love and compassion and less hate. I abhor the guns. I know that is not a popular sentiment with many. But I think of those little school children a few years ago. I think how afraid they must have been. And my heart aches.
    Brenda

  2. Mary @ 120 Spring Street says

    June 17, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    My heart aches with yours, and I can’t stand for anyone to blame that family. God help them, I am praying so hard for them, the pain they must be in is unfathomable. And the 49, and the one. God love each of them and help their families and friends deal with the pain.

    Thanks for writing this.
    Mary

  3. Judy marco says

    June 18, 2016 at 8:48 am

    All I can say is THANK YOU for this post. We need these thoughts in this world.

  4. Barbara Yeida zuleski says

    June 18, 2016 at 9:09 am

    God bless you for sharing.

  5. GSD says

    June 18, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I cannot fathom the pain and anguish that so many are going through. I am a Christian and if I could not pray and I could not believe that there will be a place much better than this someday, what would be the point ? I am not at church every Sunday, not a bible thumper but I believe in prayer. And in my everyday, flawed life I see my prayers answered quite regularly. Love , caring, common courtesy and Prayer for everyone. That’s all it takes.

  6. susan says

    June 18, 2016 at 10:58 am

    Thank you for commenting. I believe in prayer a lot and I know there is power in it.

  7. Cassandra E says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Thank you for sharing your heart. Sometimes, I feel alone in my thoughts in the midst of all the pretty here in blog land. I feel like there’s an unspoken to not rock the boat. It’s so good to stop and remember and pray. The world down need love, compassion and kindness. Thank you.

  8. susan says

    June 18, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    Thank you Cassandra for your kind words.

  9. Ivory says

    June 18, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Susan,
    Thank you so much for this beautiful tribune, and so true sweet words. Tears rolled down my cheek as I listen to that beautiful song. I’ve heard it many time, and each time it’s has touch me deeply, but not like it did this time. I guess because of the beautiful sweet young woman that sang the song, and what sadly happen to her. Senseless!

  10. Debbie S. says

    June 18, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Susan, thank you for your words, I have been overwhelmed with sadness at the events of this past week. Your Sister is wise with her advice to see the good. I pray that I try to be the good every day. Your post was a welcome reflection and comfort after a truly sad week.

  11. Karen K from Buffalo says

    June 18, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    I sincerely hope you are right & “be the good” lasts a very long time. Thank you for putting our feelings into words. It has been a sad, sad week.

  12. Brenda says

    June 19, 2016 at 12:02 am

    This was a very nice post. Yes, we definitely need to learn to see the good and be more compassionate to people, like Jesus was.

  13. susan says

    June 19, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    Thank you Brenda and Karen, Blessings to you!

  14. Bonnie says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:08 pm

    Thanks for this good reminder. It doesn’t do any good to point fingers. I agree with you. None of the friends or family members need harsh comments to be expressed by anyone. These hurting people needs unconditional love and our prayers.

  15. susan says

    June 20, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Thanks Bonnie! So glad you stopped by.

  16. Tracy says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:00 pm

    Beautiful post Susan. We do need to see the good that’s for sure! We live in a very sad world we need to hang on to our faith and pray for peace.

  17. susan says

    June 22, 2016 at 7:07 am

    Thank you friend! Hope all is well!!

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