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Colorado shooting really put things in perspective...
I got terrible sleep last night, just tossing and turning, then of course when I finally got to sleep, I slept in late and was running late to work. I was just really grumpy and was having a crappy morning.
On my way to work I heard about the Colorado shooting at the movie theater and it really snapped me out of my funk. For one, there are a lot of people out here having a much worse morning than I am this morning, and two, life is too short to be grumpy about things that really aren't that big of a deal.
DH and I have an apartment pretty close to Aurora, so it was pretty scary to hear the news. I kinda feel sick now though, to know that there are people out there that can do that. I mean, a 3 month old infant died. And children! There were all kinds of young kids that were injured or killed.
Anyway, I hope you all can count your blessings, and keep the family members involved in this tragedy in your thoughts & prayers.
Here's a link to an article if you haven't heard about it yet.
Re: Colorado shooting really put things in perspective...
Its so scary and horrible.
Yeah, that was really terrible to hear. Ever since my SIL lost her husband a couple of months ago, I see how hard it is for her and every time I hear a story like this where someone loses a spouse/child, etc. I just feel physically sick because I know their family will be starting out on the same difficult journey my SIL has. It's hard for everyone who knew the person, but I can't even pretend to compare what H and I feel about the loss is even in the same ballpark as what she has to deal with everyday. It sounds bad but I get kind of a panicky separation anxiety whenever H and I are apart now...
We have tickets to go at 3pm today, and I was really excited, but this definitely put a damper on my day.
And not to sound heartless, but who bring a 3 month old baby...to a midnight showing...of an action movie full of explosions/gunshots for 3 hours??
It's so terrible, I don't know what can possess someone to do that.
But your right. I was just about to post a rant/vent about one of my stupid coworkers and then I read this and it does put things in perspective. I still want to stab her with a fork (in my head), but my problems are minor compared to those who lost loved ones because they were at the wrong place at the wrong time.
The infant was treated and released.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/07/20/12850048-12-shot-dead-at-dark-knight-rises-screening-in-aurora-colorado?lite
It's in the second paragraph.
I had this exact thought!
It's a really sad/scary story..It's really sad to think that people can't just go to a movie and be safe...
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As someone who has unfortunately experienced a similar situation, it just further makes you realize that not place is sacred or safe. We can't live our lives in a bubble or in fear, but I'm sure most people will think twice before they walk into a movie theatre.
I work at the psychiatric hospital in Pittsburgh where a mass shooting occurred in March. Two people died and many others were injured in the same lobby I walk through every single day when I go to work. I step over the same spot where police killed the gunman every day. It's really surreal. It's very sad to think that so many people are going to experience the same thing.
I will not be surprised if it comes out that the person who committed the shooting is mentally ill.
I couldn't believe my ears this morning, just before 6am, when the news guy started talking about a developement in Colorado. My ears perked up and I just couldn't believe it! You would never think "is it safe to go to the movies tonight? Is is safe to go to school today? Is it safe to go to McDonalds on my lunch hour?" Before today's shooting, the person was just called crazy or something. Now? Is it terrorism? Yes, in a way, it is.
My heart goes out to those who have lost loved ones in this tragedy.
thanks for the update.. the first story i heard this morning said the infant was killed.
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I know what you mean...that's how I feel too. That's how I told H about it...I said "people can't even go the movies anymore!!" I agree that it very much like terrorism. People shouldn't have to fear for their safety while enjoying the midnight showing of the summer's big blockbuster!
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