it's pretty easy in today's world to become jaded with the news. it seems like it's always more of the same. instead of being burdened by the downward spiral of our society, we become numb to stories that - as terrible as they are - are so commonplace.
another news story on a murder?
"that's terrible, please pass the corn."
another rapist, child molester or fugitive on the loose?
"hope they catch him. do you think i've gained weight?"
more soldiers die in iraq?
"yada yada, isn't a seinfeld rerun on?"
but,
this story stopped me in my tracks this morning, and i have been thinking about it ever since. it felt just a little too close to home, as if it were something that could happen to anyone. i can't imagine having my world turned upside down and thrust into inevitable despair so suddenly. sadness.
