Yesterday was full of work and play. It was my last football practice before our flag football game Saturday because I won't be able to make the scrimmage Thursday. Even though it was incredibly hot and muggy we were blessed with a good practice and no rain. This has been a new and fun experience that supports a great cause. I'm looking forward to the game on Saturday!
With the tragedy in Oregan today adding to the growing list of school shootings and other violence I realize how blessed I was to grow up in a time and at a school where this wasn't an issue. My parents didn't have to worry about whether or not I would be gunned down in class or not. My prayers go out to all the victims and families involved, God be with them. I am blessed to not have been involved in anything like has been taking place in schools and other places people gather. I am blessed to not have been a victim of a violent crime. I pray that I, those I love, or anyone else never has to suffer these tragedies again. That respect and compassion for each other replaces the hate. This "random act of kindness" movement that is becoming more and more prevailent couldn't have come at a better time. Showing people, strangers, love and kindness is just what we all need.
The price of hating other human beings is loving oneself less.
-Eldridge Cleaver
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