Tragedy and protection

Tonight in KC a gas line exploded beneath a restaurant...plumes of smoke rose into the sky, people ran(literally) to the hospital and the media inundated us with images of the disaster.  In these moments, I want to do nothing but wrap my arms around you and protect you from everything bad in this world.  And now, while you are so little, I still can.  I can run a bath, play some Beatles, and sing and dance with you.  I can distract you with a ball while in the background nothing but blue and red lights flash on the screen.  But when am I not allowed to protect you any more?  When do I have to show you that there is sadness in this world?  As much as I want the answer to be never, I know it can't be that way.  However, what I can do, even amidst sadness, is show you that there is beauty.  In the face of tragedy and chaos, uninvolved passerbys offered their assistance and drove victims to the hospital.  People who don't know the injured lifted up thoughts and prayers, and doctors and nurses worked tirelessly to assist those involved.

Bad things happen. Sad things happen.  Good people exist.  When given the chance, follow the example and be a good person.

I won't be able to protect you and insulate you forever, but tonight I still can, so I'll do just that.  Sweet dreams little man.  May the arms of your Mama keep you safe and warm.