Hey everybody-
Please bear with me for a moment as I just wanted to take a minute and throw some thoughts out into the DIS/WISH void. I know this may be completely inappropriate here, so my apologies if I offend anyone...
Not being a parent, I can't begin to imagine how those people in Newtown feel. Being a CT native however, I know how close those small towns can be, and how, what seems to be a simple, boring, country life can appear to those who live a "bigger" life elsewhere, wonder at that closeness. Every article I read, news blurb I watch, and friend I speak to back home, brings that long-ago life I grew up having, seem like it was only yesterday. These victims, which includes their families and community as a whole, deserve our respect and compassion. I think a number of lessons can be learned from the bravery of all, from the unbelievably smart 6 year-old who played dead in order to survive, to the 27 year-old beautiful, energetic teacher who hid her kids in the closet in an attempt to protect them. As we hurry through our busy lives, including our runs, yoga classes, zumba, and gym workouts, maybe we should take a moment to be thankful that even with all our aches and pains, we are still alive and still have those around us whom we love and trust.
So with this in mind, Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Kwanzaa, or whatever you may celebrate this time of year, to all my active friends. I am thankful for each of you and hope your life, however long it may be, be filled with nothing but joy and happiness!!
From the heart,
Kimberley
