Columbine

9 years ago today was a horrible day for many- It was the day of the Columbine shooting- I now live about 10 minutes away from there, but 9 years ago I was in Phoenix working for a school when I heard the news. Such senseless acts of rage and horror. When we moved here our real estate agent kept telling us we had to live in Highlands Ranch/Littleton, when ever I heard the name Littleton I thought of that horrible day....

Yesterday I had a therapy appointment, the lady I see lives about 1 mile from there. Afterwards I went to the memorial they put up for the first time. It was a beautiful day, at a beautiful park- the sun was glorious. Birthday parties going on, softball tournaments, kids playing - what a wonderful day. I made my way to the memorial.

I cant really describe it, other than its perfect for what it is and symbolizes. The outer ring has quotes in a stone wall that touch the soul. I walked around it slowly and quietly as did about 20 other people. I have had a emotional few weeks and needed a good cry so the tears fell slowly and silently from my eyes.....

The inner ring has the names of the victims and some words about them, one or two had words from their victims. There were flowers strewn around and I felt the energy of angels with us.

What can we do to prevent this from happening again? Please please please love each other- those of you with kids try to love them the best you can. Please get help doing this if you need it. I really worry about our future of mankind. If you don't have kids, or even if you do, please reach out to others. Love, respect, help each other. We need to reach out to everyone, everyone needs to feel loved.

Please smile to people as you walk by others on the street, smile and great the person bagging your groceries by name. Little things like this might be the boost someone needs exactly at the time they need it most.

If your having a problem with someone/something talk about it- don't let it fester.

Lets just love and respect each other.

Thanks for listening- have the best day you can!