Las Vegas

Are there any words that can be said? Not really. But I kind of want to talk about this. I have heard and read some interesting things this week. Some of it bothers me... A LOT! How do you really deal with a situation like this? And who are we to judge how Las Vegas, the FBI or the President is dealing with this? Is there really anyway to write a handbook on how to deal with it all? Well I have some thoughts on this. Not that I a, anyone special, but I just want to get this off my chest before I scream for an hour.

First, I don not have a TV. We listen to news on the radio, look up news stories online, but do not watch the news on TV. So on Monday morning my husband was driving the boys to school, I stayed home. The next thing I know my phone is ringing and it is my oldest son calling from my husbands phone. He was disturbed and said, "mom, did you hear about Las Vegas?" Me: "no, why what's up?" Son: "It's so sad mom, someone shot a bunch of people. A mass shooting." Me: " where did you hear about this?" Son: "we were listening to KSGN." (This is a Christian music station) Me: "WOW (shocked)" Son: "mom find out what's up while I'm at school and let me know what happened." Me: "Okay. I will and I love you."

Now, with all of that being said... I did not intentionally expose my kids to the news. I have heard and read other parents saying we should protect our kids from knowing stuff like this. I strongly disagree with this. While I wouldn't have just turned on the radio as a way for my kids to find out the news, I do tell my kids when stuff like this happens. Why? Because I think it is important that they are prepared for the real world. This world is not all sunshine and rainbows. Not everyone in this world is well and in their right mind. I feel talking about these situations can get a conversation started about how we can help and what we would do if we were ever in this situation. What if you take your kid/kids to a ball game, a big fair or carnival, or a mall (remember a shooting did happen in a mall) and someone starts shooting, stabbing, or has a bomb or something? What are you going to do? And if your child is unaware that bad things happen or that there are crazies, how are they going to react? I think that whether or not you tell your kids about these events, they would be scared out of their minds, but at least they can know that it's not them, they know there are crazy people in the world and can make more sense out of it all.

Is there a one solution for all? Of course not. But stop judging people for how they handle it. I've seen people ranting and raving. Blaming the president and saying he is not handling it well. Saying that him "praying" for everyone is not helping and not okay! WHAT??? He's not supposed to show his support and pray for these people? I do NOT get this! I wanted to scream. And what, ban all guns? I don't think that is the answer either. I am not a gun owner, and I am not sure I will ever have one. But I am not against people who own them. I think where the problem is, they are not keeping tabs on who and how many guns they are buying. This guy has bought 33 guns in the last calendar year. 33 PEOPLE!!!! Don't you think that after someone buys a certain amount of guns they make a visit or something just to check things out. What is the number? I don't know. maybe it varies. But there should be something done when people are buying a lot of guns. Especially people who have not been gun buyers in the past. What about him bringing all of that up to his room? How much is the hotel responsible? How could that not look suspicious? I think there are a lot of questions. I am not sure we will ever have all of the answers..

What can be said about the Las Vegas community? They cam together and have helped quickly and greatly. The hotels offering free rooms to victims and victim families. Airlines offering tickets. Blood donors. Food and other needed items. I don't think enough can be said. I was blown away over the reports I heard. The amount of money that was raised through Go Fund Me. The overall pour out has been amazing. In this tragedy I believe we have seen some true colors come to light. I am still proud to call myself an American and there is no place I would rather live.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!