Charleston

A lot of thoughts percolating in my mind these past few days:

Disbelief.

Anger.

Deep sorrow.

Pondering forgiveness.

Yearning for justice.

Lamenting.

Wondering when needed national dialogue will take place about gun violence and the boundaries of rights fostered at a time long before this era's bloodshed could be imagined.

Dumb founded by reactions trying to explain away the long history fueling hatred for a simpler, less aware set of tidy answers ignoring much.

Weeping for the beautiful lives taken by one who was welcomed by them to study the Word.

Mother Emanuel, know we remember your beloved.  God-with-us, hear our prayers. AMEN.