Rest In Peace Sweet Little Angels of Sandy Hook

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting, I can't bring myself to think (or write) about anything bike related. It just doesn't seem relevant in this moment. 

As the news first broke, I found myself glued to the television in my boss's office. I couldn't look away. Horrified, I didn't want to imagine that what I was seeing was true. As Obama gave his speech on Friday, I broke down. As a mother (to a kindergartner no less), this hit home hard for me, and for any parent for that matter (and those without kids, I know you felt the pain too). I cannot imagine a day without my daughter's sweet smiling face, her funny jokes, heck, I am starting to appreciate her tantrums because at least she's here. I still have her in my life. I get to hug her, kiss her and tuck her in at night. The other night I found myself sitting on her bed, watching her sleep with such innocence. I don't know how these parents and surviving children are managing with the loss, my heart aches just thinking about how broken and incomplete they must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affect by such a sad, sad tragedy.

If you haven't had a chance, click the link HERE to sign the Sandy Hook Elementary School National Sympathy Card. If you want to do more, check out usatoday.com for ways to help the families.

Names of the victims are displayed on a flag in the business area on
December 16th, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut.
Image courtesy of Don Emmert AFP/Getty Images

We go through life so often

Not stopping to enjoy the day,

And we take each one for granted

As we travel on our way.

We never stop to measure

Anything we just might miss,

But if the wind should blow by softly

You'll feel an angel's kiss.

A kiss that is sent from Heaven

A kiss from up above,

A kiss that is very special

From someone that you love.

For in your pain and sorrow

An angel's kiss will help you through,

This kiss is very private

For it is meant for only you.

So when your hearts are heavy

And filled with tears and pain,

And no one can console you

Remember once again.....

About the ones you grieve for

Because you sadly miss

And the gentle breeze you took for granted

Was just......... "an angel's kiss."

~Unknown