when hearing tragic news of a horrible event in the world it is somewhat natural to be disgusted yet not truly emotionally affected. there were two instances that i can remember shedding tears for the pain and plight of an awful event - the 1999 Columbine shooting and the 2008 Chinese earthquake. i was horrified by all of the human produced tragedies like the shootings at Virginia Tech, Colorado movie theater, sniper targeting Washington DC, etc. however, none of these has hit as close to home as the tragic event of this morning at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut.
i have spent many, many, many hours of bliss and fun in newtown, connecticut. my bff 4-eva clare lived and worked there for five years. she was a nanny to two adorable little girls. my first thought when i learned the location of the shooting was to call her to make sure the girls were ok. thank goodness neither attended sandy hook. but then i remembered all of the people in that community that i saw while shopping at the local target, enjoying a $1 movie at the local theater, eating with, etc who have just entered a new reality. i hope and pray that they will be surrounded by family, friends and an army of angels.
this year seems to be a lesson in learning to cope with the devastating effects of natural disasters like hurricane sandy in my back yard and the inexplicable choices made by men who care so little that they would target people, especially children. it honestly hurts my heart.
last night i finally watched the barbara walters special on the most fascinating people of the year. one of those she chose was secretary of state Hillary Clinton. barbara asked her if there was a motto that she lived by. secretary clinton simply responded by reciting the golden rule. she treats people how she wants to be treated. there's a reason that her "motto" has been called a rule. just think how wonderful this world would be if everyone followed this one simple rule.
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