I wake up every morning and turn on the radio.
This morning's news landed like a sickening punch to my stomach as I absorbed the reporting of the murders of two young women in our states north.
My head was full of water as I watched my girls eating breakfast, rushing off to check the advent calendar, laughing as they got ready to go to school and daycare.
I got to hold my girls close and tell them I loved them as I dropped them off this morning.
I kissed their smiling cheeks and sent them on their way.
Driving home the tears flowed... there are two mothers not so far away with empty arms.
I hope they are surrounded by love and strength today. I hope that technicality does not overcome justice for them at the end.
My words cannot change their lives.
All I can do is hope for peace for them in time.
And cry in my car.
When we have children I think we feel a whole new level of empathy for others. Or fears at least for their future. I understand your tears. xx
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