Hello friends. And happy Friday. Well mostly.
Wednesday was Valentine’s Day and all across the nation hearts were breaking, not because they weren’t delivered a floral bouquet at their door, but because 17 people lost their lives because of a senseless tragedy.
Friends, did you know this fact: From January 1 to February 14, there have been 18 school shootings in the U.S…. EIGHTEEN shooting in just FORTY days. I had no idea there have been that many. How is it even imagineable that once again, AGAIN, the nation is talking about another mass shooting? And at a school! Where we tell our children they are safe, cared for, and loved.
I realize this isn’t the type of content you come to for Friday Faves, it’s fun, links, recipes and more! But this situations isn’t something any of us can pretend isn’t happening, because it’s affecting us all.
My head is spinning. My heart hurts. I’m scared for my daughter, her friends and teachers, and for our country. This article sums up my feelings in much better I ever could.
But as these tragedies continue to occur, we cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the fact that they are happening. To become immune. This isn’t normal. And we can’t let it become the new normal.
Because there are only so many televised condolences and candlelight vigils and flags set to half staff that we all witness on TV and online before the day comes when we’re participating in them and mourning one of our own.
Let your elected officials know that what you think about they are and are not doing. I have. Find a list of your own elected officials at the official US gov site here.(...)
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