Yet another slaughter of innocents

I have had to stay off the computer this past week; it is just too painful. But I had to speak out after yet another mass killing. Fifty people murdered. It almost defies belief, or it would if it had not happened so often. This is the fifteenth time that President Obama has had to offer comfort to the nation after a murderous rampage—fifteen. Our only meager consolation is that such horrors bring out the best in people, too, who show great courage and compassion and empathy—the police officers who try to stop the killing, the survivors and bystanders who risk their own lives to help the injured. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the slain and wounded. Please pray for them. That seems to be all we are ever able to do.
I see the orthopedist again next week, hope that he will be able to help as he did earlier in the spring. Wish me luck.