So I have tried not to post about upsetting things very often. I am not sure why I don't post about them, I guess I like to try and remember the good things that happen. That is not to say that I won't start posting about things that upset me.But today I can't seem to shake the gloom and disappointment I am feeling about this world. I know I am generalizing when I lump the entire "world" into my categorization, but it just seems easier today to generalize.
Last night they found the body of a darling little 7 year old girl that went missing 2 days ago. I think I have probably cried about 3 or 4 times over this news. I didn't know her or her family. But the thought that anyone could harm a child in any way devastates me.
I think it is because now I am a mother and I have a child. I pray everyday that God will keep her safe and out of danger. I don't know what I would do if she was ever harmed.
So today I am struggling with the world. Why do people in this world do the things they do? Why would anyone harm this beautiful girl, or any child for that matter?
I know that there are good people in the world...and I feel blessed that I know so many good people. But today the "bad people" of the world are all I can think about.
So to all the mom's in the world...go home and hug your babies a couple of extra times tonight, keep them safe, and most of tell them how much you love them.
Sorry about the "ranting"
4 comments:
I know how you feel. I too felt horified by the awful news of that little girl. More than anything, it just made me scared to be a parent in this day and age. I can't imagine how her family feels. It makes you realize just how fragile life is and how lucky we are to have the gospel.
Man, if you're just feeling gloomy about "the world" today, you're doing pretty good. It's practically a daily worry of mine. My little mantra is, "Faith is the antidote of Fear." It's what we have to hang on to. I love this quote (sorry for the long comment):
"[Today's children] will see many events transpire in the course of their lifetime. Some of these shall tax their courage and extend their faith. But if they seek prayerfully for help and guidance, they shall be given power over adverse things. Such trials shall not be permitted to stand in the way of their progress, but instead shall act as stepping-stones to greater knowledge."(Boyd K. Packer, "Do not Fear," Ensign, May 2004)
Hang in there! Those hormones can't be helping any either. :)
Your blog is so cute!! I am so glad that you have one. It was so fun to see you today. I am so glad that Lyza and Maddi are in the same class!
Angie
You are not ranting. It is a scary world! Just wait until you have teenagers! The other day Jason said, "I don't think I can have anymore children. This is too stressful." We want more, but it is scary what's out there and what they will face and learn. If only we could keep them perfect and innocent forever! We need to get together!
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