I wish I could always keep my children safe.
I wish it was guaranteed that I would grow old and watch them start families of their own.
I wish I could tell them there are no such things as monsters and really believe it.
I wish there weren’t people who can look into a child’s face, intent on harming them. People with seemingly no ability to feel, no human emotion.
I wish those who have a responsibility to deliver the news would make sure they have the correct information before passing it on. And I wish they would stick to the facts, not use emotional propaganda guaranteed to stir up anger in the midst of an already highly emotional time. Tossing around possible mental issues, the fact that the shooter used guns capable of having 30 round magazines (without verifying IF they were actually used, not that it would matter with such young victims)… This only adds fuel to the fire, spurs on hate groups to start things like Facebook pages geared to spread even more hate…
I wish tragedies didn’t always immediately lead to religious and political battles. Those who lost loved ones deserve to have time to grieve. They deserve to bury their loved ones without people picketing the funerals.
I wish there was peace in the world.
I wish every parent could tuck their child in to bed tonight and know they had years ahead with them.
I wish I had the words to say what was in my heart.
And I wish I still believed wishes could come true.
Michelle says
Such a typhoon of feelings after such a terrible tragedy!
Hugs!
Michelle
OneMommy says
Definitely a struggle, especially at this time of year when we should be celebrating.
J.S. says
A wish is a challenge from God for us to make a difference in someone else’s life. No, they don’t always come true. Perhaps that is intentional to show us to look forward rather than backward, but also so that in hoping to fulfill our wishes, we fulfill those of others. Thoughout life we see this. Whenever someone stops to help a child, a wish is granted. Whenver someone is patient with the sick or elderly, a wish is granted. Whenever someone rescues an animal, a wish is granted. Wishes are like ideals; they only stop coming true if we stop following them.
These are mine:
I wish for the strength to stand before the Evil that is here now and the Evil that may come.
I wish for my son and daughter to throw away the fear that leads so many people to hate.
I wish for all of us to have the courage to understand that all that is good and bad in this world comes from within ourselves; our own hearts and minds.
Be kind to each other, and perhaps with time and effort, wishes can come true. Indeed, it is with those three things that all wishes do.
OneMommy says
That is one of the most beautifully written comments I have ever received.
Thank you.
May we all have the strength to stand before Evil and not falter.
Patricia says
If only wishes did come true, I think every parent would wish yours. I pray, that’s all I can do.
OneMommy says
Yes, sometimes prayer is all we have.
Britton says
This is such a terrible situation! I feel soooo awful for those parents that will never be able to talk to their kids, hug their children, or kiss them good night. All I keep thinking to myself is how could this man do this? Sooo…soo….terrible.
OneMommy says
That’s just it; I can even imagine what goes through someone’s mind when they decide to do something like this.
jen says
me too!
OneMommy says
Prayer truly is a blessing right now.
Chris Carter says
I love this. I just love it. I am with you on every EVERY one of your wishes. Beautifully said. The maliciousness that comes from it is what kills me the most. The people who picket are in the same league of “evil” as the killer. How dare they…
OneMommy says
I agree — if you plan to picket a child’s funeral it’s just spreading more hate and evil that the world doesn’t need.
Shell says
I’ll wish right along with you.
The Lovely One says
I wish all those things, too. Most of all, I wish that the families involved will be able to find peace.
OneMommy says
Yes, I’ve been praying for them every night.