Virginia Tech

All over the country the talk is about the massacre at Virginia Tech. The brain tries to make connections and find "sense" in the whole thing.

Since I have problems with anxiety and obsessing, I have purposely censored my television viewing and internet search in regards to this horrific event. I have conciously tried to pray for the students and the families and the communities affected by this tragedy. I have also tried to stay aware of the affect that this kind of news has on me and the world around me.

My mom is an obsessive type too ( the apple doesnt fall far from the tree). Everytime I pass her room, there is something on TV about the incident. I know she feels she has to have all the information in order process it properly. I have often taken this route. I choose not to do it this time. I choose to offer my confusion and sadness about this up to God. Blessed are those who mourn.

Here is an interesting article with a Christian perspective: Peace in a World of Massacre.