Feeling a great deal of grief today over tragedy at Virginia Tech yesterday. Many want to say that senseless violence is more common today, but I have to believe that this is still far from the norm. It was created not because someone wanted to kill innocent people, but because he did not know how to deal with his pain. Some people lash out when they are in pain. I do not doubt that someone will come forward with information that could have prevented this. I do not judge them. Most people just cannot even contemplate someone doing this, least of all someone they know. Denial is a powerful force that prevents us from seeing truth. I pray that this doesnt lead to huge security changes at univeristies, but instead shows 20 somethings to keep the eyes open and not to dismiss people who are in obvious pain just because it is easier to do so. I pray that the lives lost will not be in vain but serve as Columbine did - to truly awaken people to what is going on around them

I am very sad for the many people that have to deal with the loss of their children, loved ones, and friends. I pray that God is with them and all that are suffereing from this tragic loss of life.