Hi. Hi mom, Hi Punkie, Hi Jen and Dani. Hi my love, Hi Michelle, thinking of you! I know you guys are reading this.
...to my online acquaintances, to everyone else who I may not know personally yet who are reading this and to strangers who are not...I don't know, I guess I just wanted to connect. I wanted to say Hello and How are you?
Yesterday was supposed to be a joyous day. We live in a western suburb of Boston. In the end, the day started joyously and ended with sadness. Of course we all know these types of things are happening all over the world. We are not blind, we care about more than our own backyard. These types of events are happening here at home but also to people who are not Americans and who are no less special and important.
Have you all been thinking about the same things I have?
Can we be kinder? Can we be more open? Can we be more considerate? Can we be a little more selfless? To everyone?
I think we can. I really do. I really, truly do.
I'm certainly going to try. I believe you will too.
Thinking of you all today and sending love.
3 comments:
I have been thinking so much about those exact things. I saw the most amazing documentary on Sunday, called "Girl Rising", my old boss was one of the producers. It made me want to reach out and hug every woman, girl, stranger, loved one... And then Yesterday- i feel so hurt and sad. I'm in the midst of chosing my first marathon. The idea of hard work, commitment and a loving community is so uplifting- that's what running is. And then this, this posion, this angry and ignorant act. I smiled at every stranger on my run today i even ran with no music. I want to hug everyone affected by yesterday and anyone feeling hurt or sad or crime for any reason all over. It is amazing to see all the good gushing out of people right now. So many people called me to make sure my sister and her family were ok. People who have never met you but know you exist. That's love and unity! Xo
Punkie, that is so beautiful! I LOVE that you ran and smiled at everyone today. How lovely that so many called you to check in on us. Love you and miss you!! xo
Oh Rachel, I love your heart. Thank you for thinking of me. This made me cry...and made me think so many thoughts. It inspired a post I am about to press publish on in a moment.
Thank you for putting into words but I struggled with.
Love to you, friend.
xoxo
Dani
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