broken hearted

 We are broken hearted for the innocent victims of todays news.  

Our hearts go out to those in the Sandy Hook Elementary school district and community of Newtown, CT.

 The news hit me hard and I have had an emotional day just thinking of the families who must say goodbye to their children and to the adults.

The tears of angels weep.

As a nation, we must join together and find peace and somehow surrender such random acts of violence.

I persuade each of you to hug a child, spend time telling those you love just how much they mean to you.

I will be back next week but for now I must admit, I am broken hearted.

giving care

I am back from Monaco where I was visiting my in-laws.  Giving care and attention to those who are aging around me, means so much to me.

My Father-in-law has dementia and while it was not an easy to see him in this state, it was wonderful for me to express how much love I have for him.  I tried to rekindle flames by sharing stories and affection.
At times there was laughter and at times some tears but it was for me a very valuable lesson on life.
Over the years, he has always shown such support and kindness to me and our family.  Giving care to our elders is vital to letting them know just how much they mean to us.  How do you give care to your elders  around you near and far?