Some lessons learned from the Sandy Hook Tragedy:
Life is short….never walk away without a smile or an “I love you”
Many people are suffering….do your best to offer a word of compassion, an expression of encouragement or simply an ear to listen
Never, ever leave God out of any circumstance, good or bad
Learn from the children…they always have something important to teach
Be gentle with yourself…so that you can be gentle with others
Leave the judgment to God for it is only God who can read hearts
Always trust that there is a bigger picture, a larger plan, a real purpose
Live the journey but keep the destination in your heart
Walk alongside others whenever you can…so that you both
have someone to lean on
Remember that we are ALL children….and, remember
WHO OUR ABBA IS….
Reflections on the Journey 
My friend said this to me the other day; she is the mom of two young kids… “I don’t want my last words to my 6 year old to be, “Hurry! Tie your shoes, we’re late!” God have mercy on us all.
Beautiful Fran…..if we could only keep those sentiments in our hearts beyond these weeks. Thank you!
Yes, every person on this earth is a child of Abba. We must remember that as we go about our day.