Have been watching the news on and off about the shooting and tearing every time I see survivors or families sharing their stories. The most heart-wretching one was of the principal's family. Her husband said he no longer feel angry at her for putting her life in danger. She had asked her staff to hide while she went out to confront the gunman - she was shot dead. When the reporter asked the daughter what would she say to her mom if she were here, she paused and wept: "Come back... come back..."
The pain is so real.
In between the news updates, Mr. Jang streamed Saturday Night Live on his Mac (we still haven't bought a proper TV). Definitely a good relief from all the sad news that's going around this country. We could all use a laugh or two in these solemn times. Ha.
This morning's sermon spoke about the kind of gift we could give God this Christmas. Afterall he gave us his son more than two thousand years ago. God loves justice. We could give him justice, not in terms of being judgemental and taking revenge in our own hands, but by being agents of change at home and in society to ensure that everyone (children, adult, elderly) are being treated fairly and given a fair chance at life.
A fair chance at life indeed... Sincerely hope that individually and collectively, the people of this nation can put a stop to all these senseless violence and give the young (and the old) a safe environment to grow and live.
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