I decided that each year on April 20th, instead of making it another ordinary day, I would try to celebrate the good in my life. In the past, my sister and I would get pedicures, go shopping, and tried to be with each other and family and close friends in order to remember all the ways we are blessed. This year, unfortunately, I didn't get to make it back to Colorado. I wish I was able to attend the memorial, etc. but I can still make it a special day. We decided to take the kids to the zoo this afternoon to make a good memory of our own.
Today, my heart and prayers go out to all of my fellow classmates and their families and especially to those who lost their loved ones 10 years ago. I love you all and my God bless you.
The Columbine Memorial last September (2008)
5 comments:
I'm thinking of everyone today. Thank you for posting your thoughts. I know 10 years ago, I never could have predicted what everyone has accomplished today. We have so much to be thankful for! :) Have a wonderful day with your sweet little family!
thank you. the zoo is such a good idea!! so i was totally going to try and get some of us together tonight for dinner, but then i had to reschedule something for tonight, lame. hopefully some other time? have a wonderful day!
All I can say is that you inspire me. I am very impressed with your outlook in life.
I remember the Columbine shooting really well and seeing it all over the news in San Diego. It was the first of all HS shootings to occur (as I remember) and I remember how stunned and scared I felt that it could happen at my school... especially after the Santana High School shootings in Santee (30 min from my home) that took place a couple yrs after Columbine. I cant imagine how incredibly terrifying it must have been for you and your sister. I agree with what you said about trials. Even though they're hard and can be painful, they're for our growth spiritually. When we face opposition with optimism, asking what am I supposed to learn from this? That's when we're able to face the hardship with confidence and the ability to move forward b/c we're most teachable in weak moments. Something I've learned over my "many yrs" ;o)
I was wondering... I remember seeing you carry Jonah in a sling. I'm trying to find a good baby sling that's comfortable and simple. My sister has a Moby wrap that she's going to lend me but it's very technical. If you've seen it, you know what i'm talking about. and I hate the baby bjorn, it's so uncomfortable. Any suggestions in this department?
Of course since this afwul event happened on my birthday- I can never forget it.
I remember being in PA at a cabin for spring break with my family and waking up to the news on the TV. As we prayed over breakfast, I remember praying for the families effected and touched by this tragedy and realizing it's impact as I am your same age. It could happen to anyone.
My heart goes out to you for having to endure such an unimagineable thing. Although I don't know what exactly you faced and what remnants you have to deal with each day, I really feel for you and encourage you to celebrate your life. What a great tradition to have.
What I have learned to respect about struggles is how it bring us closer together. No matter what magnitude or what the circumstances, suffering is something we all understand. It is an opportunity to practice the pure love of Christ and become stronger through lifting others and being lifted. Thank you for lifting me by sharing your optimism!
You're great! Thanks for sharing this, as well as your lesson Sunday.
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