Helpers

It’s Christmas time, a time for presents, fun, family.  Kind of sad that some idiot in Connecticut ruined it temporarily for friends and family of Sandy Hook as well as the rest of the Nation.  We watched CBS Sunday Morning today and there were nice tributes of love and Christmas Spirit shown.  Heck, Charles Osgood even played the piano and sang the “I’ll be home for Christmas” song.  He’s very good at that, something I hadn’t realized in all the years I’ve watched/listened to him.  I came away with a happy/sad feeling after the show.  Then, I stumbled upon a “Mr. Rogers” quote today and pasted it on Facebook.  Advice to parents about what to say to your kids when a “Sandy Hook” happens.  Here’s the quote:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers - so many caring people in this world.” — Mister Rogers.

My heart goes out to the family, friends and especially the responders of the tragedy.  Lots of talk of gun control, laws to be passed, things to be done.  For me, I just want to be a helper.  For those of you who have experienced sadness, a loss this year, that first Christmas can be rough.  For my friend, John and others like him, I wish for you the strength to get through what should be a joyous time and let you know if you need to talk, I’ll be your helper……..

             Kelly