I am not a fan of the news. I rarely watch it because it is always so sad. Somehow still, I end up hearing about the tragic things that have happened in our beloved borough. But the stabbing of two Children in Brooklyn makes me think about how sad life is at times.
While on a mission to grab my morning shot of espresso, I overheard two women talking about the stabbing of two children in Brooklyn. I immediately googled it. And without warning, the tears began to flow. I felt many emotions: sadness, anger, frustration, fear, and empathy.
How could someone stab two innocent children? How were their parents coping? So many questions and no answers. I could no longer stand in line for coffee. Even while running, I could not make it back to my car quickly enough to say a prayer. I ask for comfort and blessing for the parents and family of the two children. What these families were going through, I could not understand or imagine.
I have three nieces and two nephews, all below the age of 7, and sitting here with the thought of anything happening to them made me gasp for a breath, and I felt sick to my stomach.
As much as we would like to protect our children 110% of the time, hideous crimes against children occur every day worldwide. It is sad even if we don’t know the families.
I saw the community coming together as I drove up to the building. A community that cares about each other and the children: I felt a spark of joy as I saw the unity, support, and comfort this community provided to the families of the two angels. As I placed the two roses with the toys, candles, and flowers left by neighbors and others, I asked God to bring us together more. Not only in sad times but at all times to make our world a better place.
Although we are all independent of each other—we need to understand that we are connected. Our world will not be a better place unless we collectively come together.
Tonight I ask that we feel the connectedness as we pray for a speedy recovery for Mikayla and God’s comforting touch for PJ’s family.
XXOO
NAT
