Sandy Hook

  Its been all over the news and social media sites about this tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Its been almost a week and yet I still get so emotional thinking about it. 20 kids, 20 babies if you ask me, that lives were taken too soon. It makes me sick to think about it. But I find that's all I do. I think. What good is thinking though without action? Many people have made endless comments on many social media networks that range from bringing God back into schools to radical gun law changes. All these discussions, from what I have seen, is just dividing the country at a time when we should be uniting. America is a melting pot and everyone has their opinions, but why attack someone for their opinion?
  Ann Curry had a challenge. A 26 acts of kindness challenge. To remember every victim of that tragic day. Instead of arguing over gun control and God, go out and show kindness to a stranger in memory of a victim. Help the needy, donate to a food bank, make a difference. Turn this tragedy into a blessing for someone else.
  I personally am doing this in my photography business. In memory of Olivia, giving away a free photo shoot to a family in need. For people who are financially struggling, a family photo shoot is somethin they may not be able to afford. But from personal experience, I know first hand how much a simple image can mean to a family. Its that in which I find my most joy.
  This Christmas there will be 26 families who's hearts will be breaking all over again. I know first hand how a Christmas can be without a loved one and how difficult this time Is for families. Christmas should be a time of happiness and joy, but for them it will only be heartache and sorrow. Keep them in prayer and keep them in thought. Never let them be forgotten  and keep them alive in your acts of kindness. Show the world this tragedy is not going to tear this country apart, but bring us together.
  Instead of dividing, we need to unite. Unite to remember every victim. Unite to keep our country strong. Unite in kindness. Unite. ♥