Too sad for words...

Normally I would have already been on my way to the mall at 9:00 AM for my usual walk after visiting my chiropractor. Not this morning. This morning I came home first to get my tax documents together for mailing since I had an appointment for car repairs at 11:00 AM and had some extra time on my hands. The television was on and the news of today's VT shooting consumed the air waves. In my wildest dreams I would never have imagined what the following hours reporting would bring.

I dropped off the car and walked to the mall for a nail appointment and then to complete my normal walking routine. But nothing about today has been normal. As my nail technician has a television in the store, I watched news reports in disbelief as the reported number of dead and injured climbed.

I thought that perhaps continuing with my walking schedule I would be able to release some of the stress I was feeling. That didn't happen. A crowd was gathering in front of the television screens at Radio Shack. As my eyes met those of fellow shoppers and mall walkers, I found myself wondering which of them knew what was going on. Then thoughts turned to my own children. I thanked God that they have completed their college studies and did not have to experience a tragedy like this. Then I prayed that God would continue to watch over them and keep them safe.

I picked up my car and drove to church to pray. I left church in tears and I'm still in tears. I feel like I could pray for the rest of my life for those that died and are suffering from today's events and still have not prayed enough.

God help us all.