My heart is heavy. My soul is grieving. So many precious people lost their lives here in Orlando in the past week. Every death, every tear, has been so difficult to absorb. Tragedy, especially of this magnitude, can really rock you to your core and make you question everything.
I am saddened by the death of a singer who was just trying to put her message out into the world. I am devastated by the deaths of those just minding their own business and enjoying the company of friends and peers. I am shaken by the death of a toddler enjoying his time with his family.
I don’t put negative news out into the world. I have built my blog on kindness and compassion. I help others because that is my gift from God. I had to say something today. My soul was crying out for my words to be heard.
It’s natural to want answers. We are all human. We want to know how these deaths could be prevented so that we can protect our loved ones in the future. I know I have questioned a lot of things over the past few days and even more so today since the death of the toddler hit me so very close to home.
I am praying and mourning the death of people that I have never had the chance to meet. These people, every single one of them, have impacted me and my family. We’ve spent a lot of time praying for everyone involved and those that continue to work hand in hand with the situations as they unfold.
Everyone deserves love and compassion, respect and kindness. Tragedy can happen in an instant. What happened this week could have happened to any one of us.
Let us remember that life is short and every moment we need to live to the fullest. Let us take this lesson from these lives that were lost. Always tell those around you that you love them. Always be kind to those you come in contact with. You never know if it could be your last day or theirs.
How you portray yourself and the messages that you put out into the world have a lasting impact on others. You might think that no one notices you and that you are not making a difference, but you are. Your words and your actions impact strangers, friends and family members.
Always smile. Always be respectful. Always be kind. Always be your best self.
I love you. I am thankful for you. And I am grateful that you take the time to hear my words. I hope that I always put the right words out into the world that inspire and impact others for good.
Thank you for taking the time to read.
Kristin
Colleen says
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Such sadness this week and we all just cannot comprehend all of it. My heart aches for every family and friends that have been affected by all of these horrible events. My thoughts and prayers for the family who lost there little boy while at Disney- how could that be??!!!! Each of us please make sure to hug our loved ones today!
Candace says
Thanks for the message…I’ve followed your blog for years and feel like I know your family. Let your light shine.
Tammy Ward says
Wonderful message, Kristin. Thank you for putting it out there for everyone. It has truly been a sad and tragic week.
Leah says
Thanks so much for your loving message, Kristin.
Susan says
I share your heartfelt thoughts. I am so upset in so many ways. There is no way to make sense of these events, but in reacting to them we can make a difference. More understanding, more support of each other, more love. Thank you for your positive blog – I wish there were more positive messages these days.
Maggie says
Nicely said. My mission lately has been to try to recognize everyone for their unique gifts. We all get so caught up in being busy we forget to just enjoy and celebrate the uniqueness of each other. People forget themselves how great they are. Young people lose their way. Keep being a light in the world, Kristin.
Michelle says
Great post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Kathy in Illinois says
A very lovely letter, Kristin. You are such a kind person. We all need to be reminded to be kind to one another. Everyone has bad days and we do’t have to make them worse. I also am so saddened about the events of this week.
God bless, Kathy in Illinois
Brandi says
Very well said, Krisrin. It’s definitely been a sad week that makes you want to hug your kids tigher and never let go.