Moment (Day) of Silence

I was actually thinking the same thing.

Now's not the time.

YES

But,

Sadly, the answer appears to be no.

Love and prayer are often strongest in silence.

Agreed.

Count me in.  

I simply don't have words for this situation... doesn't happen often, but I'm totally at a loss for words right now.

Hug and kiss your kids extra tonight.  Don't mean to offend, but God bless.

I believe in action more than silence. Here's your CoJ to do list:

-pray, if that's your thing

-educate yourself about mental health issues we face in this country

-donate your time or money to a charity that supports mental health, grieving families, etc.

-remind those you love that you love them

-encourage your loved ones to have an open, respectful discussion on mental disorders. if someone can learn that someone else in their life will love them and support them despite mental illness, it can encourage them to seek help and opens up the possibility of events like this happening less often

-stop watching the news and visiting news sites reporting on this. limit your clicks and TV time.

Well said.  This is just too sad to use as any kind of fuel for whatever fire you are stoking.

I'm growing so, so weary of lowering our nations flags to half mast. 

Thoughts and prayers to all those involved.

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Just wanted to share this with all of you~

"And in despair I bowed my head,
There is no peace on earth,
I said for hate is strong, and mocks the song,
Of peace on earth, good will to men.

Then peeled the bells more loud and deep,
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep,
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,
With peace on earth, good will to men."
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow