Well, i'm embarrassed to say it's been five months since I've posted on here. However, I was a little busy with school, and work, and whatnot. I'm saddened to say that the inspiration for me writing this is nothing to be celebrated. Today, as I'm sure we all have seen there was a tragedy in Colorado, a mass shooting. What a scary sentence. When I woke up this morning, the news was on in the background, and I happened to over hear about the theatre shooting. Today, as ABC has had more information, and segments on exactly what happened, I found myself sitting in front of the television with tears rolling down my face, I can't even begin to understand what those families and friends of the victims are going through. The movie theatre is supposed to be a "safe" place for people to go. I know that personally, it's going to take me awhile to step foot back into the cinema. Even if it is about "facing your fears" I don't think I really would even be able to enjoy a movie knowing what happened not even twenty four hours ago. I also got to thinking about how lucky I am to live in a small town in Michigan. But the real truth is that this could have happened anywhere. Whether you are in a big city, or rural town, danger lurks. Its sad that it takes a tragedy like this to put my life back in perspective for me, but I know that I will say I love you more often to the people closest to me, and I will cherish the time with my friends. Because as victim Jessica Redfield wrote in her personal blog: "I was reminded that we don’t know when or where our time on Earth will end. When or where we will breathe our last breath. I say all the time that every moment we have to live our life is a blessing. So often I have found myself taking it for granted. Every hug from a family member. Every laugh we share with friends. Even the times of solitude are all blessings. Every second of every day is a gift. After Saturday evening, I know I truly understand how blessed I am for each second I am given."
Life is a gift. A special, special gift. We never know when it could be taken from us, or from our loved ones. So, as much as I want to sit here and cry for those who have had lives taken by a careless, horrible man. I'm going to pay my respects by doing exactly what Jessica said to do in her last blog post she would ever write. I'm going to approach each day as if it were my last, because who knows if it will be. I'm going to be thankful for those around me, and let them know that they mean so much to me. My heart truly goes out to those affected from last night's horror, may the loved ones they lost rest in peace. And let the victims who are still in the hospital have a successful recovery, physically and emotionally.
