Bend, Oregon … a beautiful place of peace and family and goodness — invaded by a school shooting … claiming the lives of 3 children and a teacher. Once again the pain and horror of violence changes the lives of innocent people. Last night we prayed in church … and we will pray more on Sunday. What more can we do? Say “I love you more” to those we care about … forgive more when someone needs a fresh start … reach-out more when someone can’t do it by themselves. Every day is a miracle … laced laced with doses of God’s presence and the smiles of innocoent children, and people whose calling is to teach them. When this is taken away …. it hurts to the core. May we all come together in prayer, and re-commit ouirselves to walking each day with kindness … and reaching out to those who are hurting. We share this journey together … we need to —- everyday. Peace to all Don