I was hoping to update more on our blog today but my heart is aching and I want to share some of my thoughts. The tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton Conn. has devastated our whole country. I can only imagine the pain and loss that so many families are going through right now. When I saw the news, I turned numb and had to sit down on the couch. I do not pretend to understand the world or why terrible people do such awful thing. There are no words. I pray for the children and teachers who have been taken from this life and am trying to find the peace in knowing that all of those little angels are now with our Savior and He is holding them close. At this Christmas time there are a lot of families who are broken, a lot of gifts that will go unopened, aching hearts that can't be mended. I only hope that the magic and spirit of Christmas and it's true meaning will bring some comfort to all of those affected by this evil act of hate. I just listened to the song "Prayer of the Children" and cried the whole way through but the spirit that it brought soothed my heart. My we all turn to our Savior Jesus Christ and open our hearts to Him so that we all may be comforted and that our country will not fall to fears and evil acts. Hold on to your children a little tighter, spend as much time as you can with them. I love my girls so much and am grateful for every day that I have with them.  God bless those families, God bless the children, and God bless our country. All will continue to be in my nightly prayers.