An awful day

On Friday, December 14, a disturbed and evil man went to an elementary school in Connecticut and shot 20 precious children and 6 adults.  He killed his mom first, drove to the school where he opened fire, then shot himself.  The kids were all in 1st grade I believe.  Lauren's age.  I have shed so many tears over this tragedy. How could somebody do this?  I can't imagine what those families are going through.  I've read and heard stories of the adults that lost their lives protecting their students.  What a horrible sight that must have been for law enforcement.  I have found comfort in prayer.  And in the knowledge that those people are with Heavenly Father.  I have to believe that.  I feel awful for the families that lost somebody and that they have no knowledge of this.  They have no knowledge that they will see their daughter, son, mom, sister, or spouse again.  Maybe they have some hope of this.  I hope so.  I have hugged my kids a little tighter since then.  Still can't wrap my brain around this.  But this brings me peace and comfort...

Day 29 & 30

Day 29:  I am thankful for the Christmas season.  I love decorating for it.  The music.  I love how almost everybody seems to be a little kinder.  It always seems to go by too fast.  I wait as long as I can to put away the decorations because I know when I do, sadly, the magic is gone.  I wish more people would keep that feeling all year long.  But still grateful for Christmas. 

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Day 30:  I am thankful for my hair.  Yes, my hair.  I know it seems trivial, but I really am grateful for it.  It's naturally curly, thanks to my dad (and I think my mom too).  It is so easy to maintain.  I have started getting my hair cut by a lady that specializes in curly hair and she makes it look so good. I am starting to get gray hair though :( but I found out it's easier to hide in curly hair.  I'm glad my hair is one less thing I have to worry about.

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That's the end of my thankful month.  It was harder than I thought.  Maybe that's a sign that I need to look harder for the little things that bless my life daily.  Glad I did this and will probably do it again next year.

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