It was another late night of chaos, fire, looting, anger, destruction, and fear. And yet I awake at the crack of dawn to the sound of singing birds, shining sun, and the promise of something better. I wish that all of what is happening here in my city was just a bad dream. But the reality is my home is a war zone right now. And I am afraid.
His death was so VERY wrong. What happened to George Floyd, a black man arrested and losing his ability to breathe in broad daylight under the knee of white police officer, Derek Chauvin, is strong evidence that racism is still very much alive. You may not agree with me here, but the video footage is heart wrenching.
Racism is such an unintelligent mindset. It’s irrational if you think about it. Does any of us choose the skin color we are born into? But yet we judge. We hurt. We hate merely because of this one thing. People, we are all human. We are all God’s children. We are all supposed to be brothers and sisters. To be on this earth and think that we are above another is so wrong. And after centuries and generations of the pain and suffering this causes, you’d think we would realize that by now. Where is the Golden Rule? Kindness, respect, saying sorry for hurting another, showing compassion, taking time to listen, compromising,…treating others the way you would wish to be treated.
I usually don’t get religious or political in my blog posts because I respect that there are so many of us that think and feel differently based on our upbringing and what we experience in our lives. And I know that chaos, fire, looting, anger, destruction and fear is happening in many parts of our world on any given day. My blog is a positive place where I share creative paper crafting, greeting cards, scrapbook pages, gifts, etc. AND the occasional news of my family and our joys, celebrations, milestones, travel, etc. It’s a place for positivity and creative, happy inspiration. But right now I reaching out to any of you that can send strong prayers for the healing of my city and the healing of the people I share it with.
It’s become a war zone and there is no control. There doesn’t seem to be any strong, intelligent leadership coming from anywhere. And the helplessness is too immense when we watch the televised reporters/journalists/photographers share footage of this all. I’ve seen videos shared on social media of too many who are adding fuel to this fire simply because they have a place to be out of control and not get caught. God, we need help. So many lives are being affected by this. It’s already hard enough with all that is happening to individual lives and the economy due to that nasty virus. And now this. I am so scared.
I can see that peaceful protesting is lawful and needs to be allowed, but the ones who are out to keep looting and setting things on fire are hiding in the crowds and then by nightfall it’s too late to gain any control. In the meantime we are all losing…all of us. Buildings (businesses, government buildings, and more) are burning to the ground OR now boarding up in the hopes to avoid destruction. And it’s not just the destruction of the property. People’s lives are being destroyed. All of this is literally killing so many of us.
I ask for peace and at the same time I ask for change. I ask for love and I ask for justice. I ask for repair and I ask for leaders who make everyone feel good and safe.
Thank you to those of you who are out there protesting for change peacefully. I respect that and pray that it happens. At the same time, I pray that the destruction our our city, our buildings, our lives will please end today. It’s time for the Golden Rule to shine above all and become the forefront of how we lead our lives going forward. Please love thy neighbor. Please heal our world so that we can live peacefully together despite all of our differences.
This is a photo I found that shows what is happening after nightfall here in Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.
My friend of 20 years, Simona Boler, has captured the peaceful protests and daytime scenes.
Thank you for allowing me to express my views. I need to wake my children now. Blessings and peace to you.
So heartbreaking! Sending prayers.
Sending prayers. Stay safe. Know that you are loved and thought of. I pray this ends today.
Oh dear, my friend! I feel your pain and that you are scared! I pray along with you for peace not only in your city but across the world! I live near Baltimore and there is always an up roar of some kind. Peace be with you and your family. And safety too!
There aren’t enough words to express my feelings.
I am so sad these terrible things are happening in your city and other states. I’ve been watching on tv the devastation the last 4 days. It is hard enough trying to cope with vivid, the disgusting killing of the man and other police doing nothing about it.
I praying that God will bring peace and restoration to you, your city the people. I also pray that God will give wisdom to your people in your country.
Love in Christ, Brenda from Winnipeg, Canada
Thinking of you and other states in the USA. These are very crazy times. Sending hugs and prayers from Australia.
Thank You, my sweet friend for following your feelings and sharing your thoughts & heart. ?
We need to step outside of our comfort zones, for others to see what is happening in our world today.
I understand the people and the frustration. ??
I Just don’t understand the destruction and damage. ???? they seem to need to lash out instead of helping those around them to cope. ? This instills fear instead of solutions. ?Such an upside down way of approaching any situations. ?
You, ? your family and your city are in my prayers, & many others are praying for healing. ?? I wish I could be there and give you BIG HŰGS. For now please accept these virtual HŰGS, and know that I’m hugging you in my heart. ??♀️??♀️
And Jesus is holding you in His sweet embrace. ?? HŰGS ??♀️PRAYERS? AND LOVES ?
They should honor George Floyd with peaceful protest. Honestly it makes me ashamed to be the same skin color of this police officer. It is a sad time in this world. Thanks for this thought morning meditation.
Sending hugs and prayers your way xxx
I have 2 children living in Minneapolis. They’re fine so far but I’m worried about them and everyone up there right now. God, please help us all.
Rachel, You are not alone with your thoughts. Know that you and your city and a great portion of your country are in my prayers. Stay safe and well. Protect your family and loved ones.
Thank you for every word said. Your post more eloquently stated what I was trying to express in my FB post last night. I had this exact same discussion with my friends last night. A friend who is extremely well-spoken, level-headed and a newly ordained reverend stated how peaceful protests didn’t work… screaming didn’t work… even violence so far hasn’t worked. He doesn’t agree with what’s happening, but he definitely sees why.
I am scared too. And I can’t imagine what you are going through being in the thick of it. Please stay safe and hug the boys tighter. Our prayers are with you.
I am praying for Minnesota and for you. Hugs!
Well said, my friend. I’m just back from a vacation in the BWCA and never dreamed I’d be hearing this terrible news on our return. My heart is broken. This is not the Minneapolis I have known and I’m afraid it will never be the same again. Yet there are hummingbirds at the feeder this morning and I still have hope for a better outcome. Prayers for all.
I love what you said and the way that you said it! I couldn’t agree more. We had protests here in Omaha Nebraska last night that were meant to be peaceful but like everywhere ended in destruction and violence and I fear more of the same to come. There are of course conflicting reports regarding how and why this protests became violent and destructive and unless you were there it’s impossible to know or to lay blame. I am sad and afraid. What happened to George Floyd was despicable and intolerable and cannot be allowed to continue happening. I pray for healing and for peace.
Your comments are brave and true. This is heart-breaking to see your city with injustices carried out by the same people who swear to uphold law, order, and justice. My husband was a police office for many years, he is so shocked by behavior like that shown in the footage of George’s final moments of life. May Peace be with you this day and going forward as Minneapolis struggles to end violence, calm down, and go forward with justice for all.
Rachel, what you wrote is how I feel. I’m sorry you are in the thick of it. Watching all the news reports last night has me scared too and I don’t live as close to it as you do. I’m about a hour and a half away but my husband drives semi and he has to drive through that area. I heard that they are stopping semis and looting and vandalizing them. I’m afraid for my husband and all delivery drivers who’s jobs takes them through the chaos! I pray for you and your family and for peace for all of Minnesota.
I can hear the grief and despair in your words. It is beyond sad it is outrageous, words cannot express the fear that black people have in their own country. This is their safe place, but really it is not. I live in Canada and we have racism here as well, in fact there is some form of racism throughout the world everyday. You see it in the news, in the comments people make. I am lucky to be born a white person and my sons are white. But I cannot imagine the fear a black mother must face daily for her family. The distraction is awful, but I do understand that the protestors feel that safe protests don’t get results. Would this police officer face charges if the protests were peaceful, I would like to say yes, but I am really not so sure. So sorry Rachel for the fears for your city, prayers from all of us in Canada, as we watch our tv screens. Things have to change in this world, we need someone to lead us to that change……hopefully someone will step forward to save us from ourselves. Even though I am not from your proud country I did live there as a child, and was educated in the US. I hope you don’t mind me commenting, a part of me has always felt just a bit American.
I am aching for you, and praying for safety and peace. My 28-year-old daughter and her fiance live in Northeast Minneapolis. They love it there, and they are also heartbroken. I called her yesterday, and they had just gone for groceries so they could shelter into their home for the night. She used the words ‘pre-war’ atmosphere as they waited for nightfall. She was SO nervous and scared. Thinking of all of you today, and hoping there can be rest and peace soon~!
You took all the words out of my mouth….so right! Everytime I see the media…I start crying. I am sooooooooooooo UPSET. We should not treat anybody like that…no matter what color…period. We are all humans and need to care and respect everybody.
So heartbreaking for the Floyd family, for the city and all its residents, for all of us who have watched a man being killed by a policeman with a knee to his neck. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Some day juries are going to start holding the police accountable for this kind of behavior; then, perhaps, this behavior will change.
That was so well written, Rachel. It expresses my feelings so much better than I could have. All I can say is “Amen.”
I live in Canada and this is so unreal to us. It is heart wrenching to know this still happens and the destruction to your cities. Praying it ends soon
My hear goes out to you. Thank you so much for sharing.
Rachel, your post was heartfelt and beautifully written, and I read it as tears rolled down my checks. We are “ONE” race … the human race, and God’s children. Our history alone should be an example of what is wrong, and although I do not have riots in my backyard … I have a blended family and fear that one day, my grandson maybe walking down the street and someone does not like the way he looks and hurts or kills him. There is too much hate in this world … maybe this virus and all the natural disasters are God’s way of telling us to “wake up” … take care of each other, be kind and “love thy neighbor”.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I pray for your city and all the people of Minneapolis and those around the world that struggle with racism and hate.
My heart is broken, for this country and all the trials we are going through. Even with a heavy heart you still take the time to share your love for stamping with others this morning! Helping us take a breath. Most would not! You are a special in so many ways and I’m honored to know you. As hard as it is to say “This too shall pass”. Stay safe my friend. My heart goes out to you and your beautiful family!
Such a terrible country we’re living in right now. I pray for you, your family, your state and for all involved. Hopefully you can some find peace in knowing that we share in your sorrow. Stay safe.
Can’t imagine how scary this must be! Stay strong. Praying for your family and city.
Rachel thank you for your insightful words. Only when the majority which is us white folks speaks up about the injustices to the minorities will change occur. I have worked as a Guardian ad Litem in Florida for over 17 years. As a GaL I have seen first hand the way people of color are treated differently by the legal and court system. I’m afraid if it was me I’d be on the protest line screaming my head off. We need to speak up. When someone tells a racial story we need to say no and call that person out for what they are spreading which hurts us all. As Jesus taught us with the new covenant of the New Testament, “Love one another.” And no one can call themselves a good Christian and not follow this command. So I will pray for you and your family. I will ask God to keep you safe and that your message of love will be louder than those that would like to silence the good. Keep spreading goodwill one person at a time. God’s goodness will prevail I won’t let it be any other way, not if I have breath left to speak.
God bless and keep you. Hugs from a fellow SU Demonstrator
Tears stream down my face as I read your eloquent post. I was born and raised where you live but have had many moves to different areas in the US where things like this have happened. I will never understand or condone this kind of behavior and always feel a genuine sadness when it does occur.
It’s hard sometimes but keep your strong faith and know that so may of us are thinking and praying for you, your family and the people in the Twin Cities!
So heartbreaking. Violence won’t change things. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please stay safe. They are protesting in my city too, so far peacefully.
Rachel, you put into words what so many of us are feeling and thinking. Your words brought tears because you said it so well! This is a very sad chapter in our country! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!
Rachel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I am so sorry for all that is happening because of the brutality of those police officers. I am also sorry for your pain, sadness and unrest. This rioting is in protest of a brutal killing but how many more brutal killings will it take till the killing is done. How many more innocent lives must be sacrificed til it ends. More I am sure but the ones caused by rioting are as sensless as George’s. So, so sad. Haven’t we lost enough already to this nasty virus,. Enough already. My prayers are with you, your family, your city and our nation. Put the Lord back in our lives ASAP. Hugs
Sending prayers for a healing world. I am deeply saddened by the disgraceful actions of those police and the disrespectful people causing chaos. The Lord shall prevail. God Bless!
I watched the video the Lutheran pastor made as she walked around the area of the church. She was in tears. What I don’t understand is the indiscriminate destruction of the neighborhood. Sorry it became another Ferguson. There has to be a way to predict how an officer will react, psychologically. I feel for everyone in the twin cities.
Well said. Sending hugs and prayers!
Thank you for so eloquently writing what is in my heart. Many of us are aching with what happened to George Floyd. His loss demands justice. The rioting, looting, loss of businesses, and additional loss of life will not bring justice. Just more heartache.
My heart is breaking for you and the city. I appreciate your words and pictures and sincerely pray for your safety and that this ends now. The saddest part to me is that’s this is outside agitators, destroying a beautiful city of rich history. Be safe, my friend. Prayers are going up for all of you.
So hard to believe that we are no farther ahead than when l was a child of 13 back in the 60s when rioting was an everyday occurrence. Will we ever have PEACE and be able to live as God intended as to?
Don’t ever apologize for speaking truth. Keep talking. Continue to share. Share your feelings with your children and your friends and your family.
Rachel,
I am praying so hard about all of this. My mind is swimming almost drowning in stress, worry, fear, frustration and just all out panic. I am not a violent person in anyway shape or form and so it’s hard for me to understand when people are coming from a place of violence. Maybe my white privilege has grown me into this kind of person. I don’t know…
All this to say, I hear, see and feel the frustration and the anger over the way George was treated and killed (along with the families of many others like him) and didn’t deserve any of it just like the people who are now victims of the violent protests. I think the protesters need to feel that their voices are being heard and I don’t think they will stop until that happens. We need political and religious leaders to show empathy and demonstrate a willingness to say “I hear you, I see you, I feel you. Let’s work together to make change happen.”
So something has to change! What can we do to find a way to overcome this? Start by calling a political leader? a pastor? a reverend? a rabbi? Let’s come together and peace a chance before one more night of violence. All of this on top of the freakin’ virus…which is a whole other issue…
Thank you for your post. Thank you for being vulnerable. I appreciate you!
Such a beautifully written post Rachel. That was a brave thing to do and so necessary. Thank you for opening your heart. Sending prayers. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart”. Proverbs 3:5
I have no words other than it’s heartbreaking! You (all) are in our prayers.
Such a sad, frightening, frustrating situation, Rachel. I have been praying for the Light of Christ to be rekindled in the hearts of mankind for sometime now. I have increased those prayers for what is going on now and that God might raise up righteous leaders, for common sense and wisdom to prevail.
Our nation and the nations of the world NEED to turn to God but, unfortunately, some hearts are hardened to Him and follow a different voice as it has been since the beginning of time.
I’ll add prayers that you may be blessed with peace of heart and mind and that this madness will end.
Hugs to you!!
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Pauline
Thank you for your honest and heartfelt words. I agree with all you expressed so beautifully. Sending prayers to you and your city. ❤️
Ugly cried at your post but so needful! From you who has “boots on the ground”, it’s so honest and heartfelt, I hope you don’t mind but I shared it on FB. I have friends that really need to hear your perspective.
Hi Rachel, I too am an SU Demo. I love that you have such a tender heart, and it’s obvious that you love people. Yes, these are unsettling times we are living in, but now is when it’s also most important to draw nearer to the One who is in control of everything. My faith is what keeps me strong in times such as these, but I take comfort in the Lord and knowing that the return of Jesus may be closer than we all know. David Jeremiah has a new book called Shelter in God. If you will email your address to me, and permit me, I would love to gift that book to you, in hopes that you will find comfort and peace in its pages. I would have it shipped directly to you. David Jeremiah also sends out daily demos, does sermon series on radio, tv, and online. Look him up at http://www.DavidJeremiah.org. He is currently doing a sermon series on his book. I’ll be praying for you and your city. Keep your tender heart, and stay strong in your faith, knowing that God loves you, and so do all of your stamping friends. Blessings to you and your family, and a great big THANK YOU for all you do! ?
I loved your expression of the need to ask for help from a loving God who brings the kind of peace that the world desperately needs. I feel so bad for your city and it’s good people. My son is there too, in Rochester, dedicating 2 years of his youth (he’s 19 and has been there almost a year) to bring the people of MN the message of Christ’s peace and saving gospel. He is safe, but like you I am worried and scared. I know things will get better, but at a great price. I will definitely pray for you and those affected. Stay hopeful, stay safe. {hugs}
~a fellow demonstrator, mother, and daughter of God
Rachel I feel the same as you in so many ways. You said it beautifully. There is a need for protest at times, but civilly is always best. The “Golden Rule” as I was taught was to Respect others and their things. There is ABSOLUTELY no reason for the looting, trashing and burning of the city. These are people that are out to take advantage.
God as our keeper is angry with us and I believe we just need to keep believing in the good, voting for the good, doing the good and most of all praying and protecting our families.
I will pray for you, your family and Minneapolis…we have planned a vacation there in July 🙁
Merci Rachel pour ton témoignage et ton appel à la prière, Dieu répond toujours. Dans notre groupe de prières nous prierons pour qu’il vous protège vous et toute vos familles ainsi que tous vos proches. J’en profite pour vous dire que je vous aime beaucoup. Bon courage, Que le Seigneur vous bénisse, bien amicalement, Claudine Le Mens-Demeyère, Démonstratrice dans les Yvelines en France.
Tears flowed as I read your post. You have expressed my own sentiments. As I watch the destruction in your city, I fear for the safety of my own grandsons and granddaughters of African descent, yet they are far from Minnesota. Racism runs deep in our country, but violence does nothing to resolve it. Take care.
Beautifully written Rachel. It made me cry and I’m hoping that your city recovers from all of this. May they come out stronger, closer and more peaceful. I too am living right across the river from a city (Portland, OR) that had a horrible, destructive night last night. I am hoping that peace will settle in hearts soon as the hatred is not the way to live. It breaks my heart to see it all. Take care, find peace in your family, the birds chirping and the flowers blooming everywhere.
Rachel, that was so beautifully written. And it’s voicing the sentiments of so many of us. It made me cry and I’m hoping that your city recovers from all of this. May they come out stronger, closer and more peaceful. I too am living right across the river from a city (Portland, OR) that had a horrible, destructive night last night. I am hoping that peace will settle in hearts soon as the hatred is not the way to live. It breaks my heart to see it all. Take care, find peace in your family, the birds chirping and the flowers blooming everywhere.
I share your fears, Rachel, as I, too, live in Minneapolis–just 14 blocks south of where George Floyd was murdered. The morning after the first night of protests we had burned debris in our yard from the fires that were set. Last night some of our neighbors stayed up and kept watch all night long to try to help keep the homes and people on our block safe. A school that is just 1/2 block from my house has been vandalized. We’re leaving lights on in our house at night in hopes that it will deter those bent on destroying property.
There are many reports coming out now about so-called protesters who have come here from out of state because they see an opportunity to stir up even more trouble; some even want to incite a full-on race war. Some are members of far-right extremist groups like the Bugaloo Bois and the 111% Militia. They’re succeeding in turning peaceful protests into vandalism, arson, property destruction and worse.
It is a very scary time. Somehow we need to see each other through the eyes of God and extend our hands in love and assistance. But it takes at least a strong majority of us living these precepts to put out the fires of anger and hate. I pray it comes to pass.
Rachel, my heart cries for you. The violence against black people is sickening. For other people to stand by and watch it happen is worse.
I do not know how to reach the souls of the bigots and try to help them see a better way.
Black people should never have to fear being outside and doing want the white people take for granted.
I’m praying also for peace in your city, healing of our country and for love to conquer evil. Stay safe.
I am praying for peace in this country and especially the people of Minneapolis. Please stay safe.??????????
I’m so sorry for what you are going through in Minneapolis. It makes me sad too. It brings back memories of Detroit and Flint, Michigan back in the 60’s after the assassination of Martin Luther King. The riots back then we’re scary and I worried about our safety then. My husband and I went to a multi-racial high school, but our black friends here in Bay City, MI, did their protests in a more peaceful manor. It’s sad to know that things have not changed enough in these 50 plus years for us to live together as one human race. I pray for peace for you and all over our country, and for our leaders to show a better example, rather then encourage this uprising.
I agree with you completely. How can a human being (police or not) continue to crush another man ‘s neck, while the man (black or not) says he cannot breathe! I cannot comprehend, especially as the victim was so obviously NOT a threat, at that time, and the officer had plenty of back-up watching this go on and not doing ANY THING. If it makes a difference; I have read and listened to reports that the people who are burning and looting,etc. are instigated by foreign terrorists who are taking advantage of shameful racism in America. However, a person who loves violence and WANTS to destroy, needs no antagonism. The world has reached a degenerate violence and hate because they have banished God. HE has let them go their own way and given them what they want, to do evil only. YET, they and all of us will stand before God and give an account for every word and deed done.
Very well said and from the heart, Rachel. It breaks my heart to see all of this happening. I feel the exact same way you do and could have never written it so beautifully. I pray God will help us through this and that people will settle down and let justice take its course. ????
I’m so sorry this is happening in your city. We’ve had protests here in Phoenix, AZ the last three nights as well and it is just so frightening to see the behavior of these people. Peaceful protesting is perfectly fine, and should be honored. It’s the mindless destruction, theft and hate that is so upsetting.
We pray for our police, our government and our cities. God, please heal our land. Stay safe Rachel, keep praying.
Prayers for you, your family, friends, neighbours, city, state and country. Prayers for peace, love, caring and kindness.
Praying for you, your family and your city, I lived right outside Baltimore when a black man named Freddie Gray died in police custody in 2015. Baltimore looked like your city does now, it was very scary for anyone living within the city. So much destruction and violence which really doesn’t solve anything. Even today, 5 years later we are one of the most violent cities in the U.S. I don’t know what the answer is but I do know that this country needs to bring God back. It is so sad to see how so many have kicked him to the curb. I pray all the time for His healing for our country. Stay safe, hopefully now that the officer has been charged with murder and people see that he is not going to get away with it things will die down and they will wait for justice to be served.
I agree with you. I live in the Twin Cities and am scared at what I am seeing on TV. So far, with the additional law enforcement on the streets, it is quieter. I hope that it continues and the people who are wanting to cause chaos and destruction will go back home so we can heal. With the virus and what happened to George Floyd and all the pain and destruction that has been brought down upon our cities, there is so much healing to do. Thank you for sharing your feelings.
Thank you for your post, Rachel. I am so sorry for your city, and other cities in our nation this week. I echo your thoughts and I too pray for peace and change. I hear the distress and disappointment in your voice. I share your fears for our country and the bias that is held by many, an “unintelligent mindset” as you said. This evening in nearby Seattle, 200 National Guard have been called in, and SWAT and armored vehicles are patrolling the city as riots, looting, fires, tear gas and heavy property damage has taken place since this afternoon. In addition to our adult son who lives in the city, I have a friend who is a police officer in Seattle, and another who is a fire chief. I fear for them too. Stay safe, and know that other are praying with you for healing in our country….Trish Brock, fellow grateful believer, and SU! demonstrator
Beautifully written. Thanks for sharing your heartache with us. I join in prayers for our country. ?
Thanks for sharing your heart Rachel. I’m from Winnipeg and have visited Minneapolis. It’s all so very sad. I am praying for all.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Rachel, and for echoing the outrage, fear and anxiety that so many of us feel. You, your family and all of those who are exposed so directly to this horrible violence are in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not lose your faith in God. “For God is greater than our worried hearts, and know more about us than we do ourselves.” 1 John 3:20
Rachel, it’s just heartbreaking and so scary! Peoples lives are being destroyed- innocent people. Praying that the good in people will overcome all this badness. I’m sorry that this is happening where you live. We’re feeling it in Hawaii and fortunately the protests here have been peaceful. Take care.
So very sad and the violence is hurting the Cause because so many will choose not to look behind it.
Praying that this destruction and looting will come to an end. Not all whites look at people of color and think bad of them. Some of my grandson’s best friends are people of color. We love them like we love all their other friends. We invite them in and treat them the same as we treat everyone. They are no different. I just don’t understand where people think destroying and looting is right. It doesn’t do any good and the store owners lose a lot. Stealing and looting is wrong. It’s breaking the law so why does this make it ok to do. What does this prove? More violence and heart ache. We need to band together for peace and understanding. That policeman will be punished for his wrong doing. My heart goes out to the family and friends of George Floyd. That should have never happened in this day and age. My prayers that things will calm down and the people who are burning, destroying and looting will realize that this does more harm then good. Praying for peace and unity.
Love this Rachel …. Hugs and prayers to you, your family, and many others around the world now. My heart is broken along with so many others and now all this overwhelming chaos, fires, and looting. My heart is broken for those that still live in these cities all over now where there is no place to get food or the medicines they need now. How scary is that? Praying for these cities to gain control and peace to cover them. Take care of you and those close to you and keep sharing messages of hope and love.
Rachel, I’ve just read your beautiful, heartfelt, and heartbreaking blogpost of May 30th. You have put into words what I’ve been thinking and feeling these last few days, and I thank you for having the courage to say them. I think it’s because as one individual I feel so helpless to do anything to change the wrongs that have been done, and I only sit and grieve. But you have declared your feelings in a way that reaches a large number of people, and I respect that. Good people must not be silent. Thank you!
I agree with everything you wrote. My heart goes out to you and all Americans at this time. Whilst we do not have riots here in the UK there is undoubtedly an underlying racist feeling and I do not understand why the colour of one’s skin, the church you attend or the language you speak should mean that you are a second class citizen wherever you live. I am so thankful that our gun laws are so different to yours. Take care and keep well.
Thank you Rachel….I agree! Peace, change, love and justice….we need all of these things.
Such heartbreaking and frightening times. Continue to share your kindness and creativity and touch people with those lovely cards you create.