The Gift of Today

As we dropped our children off at school today and began our workday, our hearts were a little heavier. We mourn the loss of innocent lives and unnecessary tragedy. We pray that our children will always be safe and protected, that what happened last Friday will never happen again. We are at a loss of words and understanding. We want to offer comfort to the families, first responders and community of Newtown. We look for ways to cope ourselves.

Nothing can bring back the lives that were lost last week, but we can honor them by being the best versions of ourselves, appreciating the gift of life we have been given. We can love a little more boldly and hug a little more tightly. We can stop sweating the small stuff and be grateful for our health, family, and friends.

Today I am more aware of how blessed I am, I know many of you are as well. My prayer is that our awareness does not diminish over time, but the light of those children and women who left this earth too soon, will remind us that every day is a precious gift.