Yet another senseless act and 22 more pointless deaths. What for?? The more I try to wrap my head around it, the less I understand. There are so few things that have the capacity to unite people across barriers and beliefs and music is one of those things.
To the families and friends suffering, you have my heartfelt condolences. These words were on a card sent to me many years ago and I came across it today while clearing out. I don’t know who the author is so please forgive me for using their words:
If I could bear the burden of your sorrow, I would.
If I could, but for a minute, take away your pain and make it mine, I would.
If I could tell you that there’s a reason for this, I would.
I would do anything to take away your hurt,
but sometimes the road of life makes inexplicable twists, unfortunate turns and the whole world seems cold and heartless.
I cannot tell you how sorry I am that I can’t shelter you from this
but I want to leave you with this thought.
I am here if you want to talk, if you need to cry, if you can find comfort in sharing silence with me.
You are my friend. I care.
