Thoughts and Prayers for those affected by the shooting

[bluewave193]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

[Sage]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

 
I have candles lit to my Theoi trio - Demeter, Persephone, and Hades. Demeter to comfort all the grieving parents, Hades as a thank-you for watching over the dead, and Persephone because my UPG says she's directly responsible for caring for babies and children who pass on before their time.

[Aster Breo]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

Been talking to Brighid all day and have had a candle lit since sundown.

[Nyktelios]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

 
It's very disturbing how someone could end so many innocent lives. May they rest in peace and be blessed wherever they are now.

[Sage]

Been talking to Brighid all day and have had a candle lit since sundown.

 
*leans against* I don't like our world sometime, Aster.

[Aster Breo]

*leans against* I don't like our world sometime, Aster.

*hugs*  I hear ya, Sage.

When I worked for a national child advocacy organization, one of my projects was gun policy as a health issue.  It was really hard.  One of the things that happened during those years (besides 9/11 and a tornado passing less than a block from my house) was the DC Beltway Sniper.  At one meeting of the gun policy group, we talked about the most likely scenario for his weapon and vehicle.  Turned out we were completely right.  So it's actually not impossible to predict -- and therefore, possibly prevent -- this kind of thing.

I know there are a lot of people who don't want to listen to even reasonable gun control proposals like the gun show loophole, mostly the NRA leadership (but, notably, NOT the vast majority of the NRA's membership!).  Something like 40% of all US gun purchases are unregulated.  That's insane.

There was an attack in a Chinese school today, too.  20 (I think) children were injured.  They were *injured*, not *killed*, because the attacker had a knife, not a gun.

It's way past time for this country to demand that our leaders act on this issue.  How many more children have to die???

/rant

Sorry.

~ Aster

[Aster Breo]

Oh, yeah, and don't get me started on the desperate need for far better depression (and other mental health) screening and support, especially for teens and young adults.

Ok, NOW /rant.

[Juniperberry]

Oh, yeah, and don't get me started on the desperate need for far better depression (and other mental health) screening and support, especially for teens and young adults.

Ok, NOW /rant.

 
People are suggesting that teachers should be armed now. :/

Prayers for the families, staff, and first responders living with this nightmare.

[Sage]

 
Found this picture this morning, thought I would share.

[Altair]

Found this picture this morning, thought I would share.

Thanks, Sage. A fitting picture.

[Sage]

Thanks, Sage. A fitting picture.

 
Thanks, I thought so too. Subtle, minimalistic, without politicizing or sensationalizing the event.

[RandallS]

Found this picture this morning, thought I would share.

Very nice and focused on the victims instead of political positions.

[Starglade]

Thanks, Sage. A fitting picture.

Sage, I just posted that link to my FB wall. It's the best I've seen yet for this situation. Thank you.

[Faemon]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

I have no words, yet cannot remain silent.

Sage, I just posted that link to my FB wall. It's the best I've seen yet for this situation. Thank you.

What Starglade said.

[Annie Roonie]

I know there is kind of a thread like this already, but I wanted one specifically dedicated to positive thoughts and energy towards all those affected. I have a candle lit and sent out a small prayer for safe passage to the other world and swift healing for those who have lost friends and family in the shooting.

I do pray for them and for us all.