A poem

This poem was forwarded to me by my sister-in-law and I thought it was so beautiful, I had to share it.

Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
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> when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate.
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> their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air
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> they could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there
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> They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say
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> they remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
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> "where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse
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> "this is heaven." declared a small boy. "we're spending Christmas at God's house."
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> When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
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> but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
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> He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same
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> then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
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> and in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring
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> those children all flew into the arms of their King
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> and as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
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> one small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face.
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> And as if He could read all the questions she had
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> He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of mom and dad."
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> then He looked down on earth, the world far below
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> He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe
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> then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
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> "Let My power and presence re-enter this land!"
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> "may this country be delivered from the hands of fools"
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> "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!"
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> Then He and the children stood up without a sound
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> "come now my children, let me show you around."
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> Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
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> all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
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> And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
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> "in the midst of this darkness, I am still The Light."
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> ~Author unknown

It reminds me to trust that even though they were so tragically taken from this earth, the beauty and love they see and feel right now is beyond our comprehension.

And on another note, we are in the midst of a great controversy right now. The gun debate; some want stricter laws while others believe that isn't the solution. I don't own a gun. I never will. It's just too scary to think about, having a gun in my house. But I don't believe that banning guns is the answer. Criminals do not obey laws. They will obtain guns either way. People who want to do harm will always find a way.

We need to stop the arguing over who's right or wrong. We need to come together. I know we all feel that something has to be done. Just what that something is, is the big question. But one thing we can ALL do, is to stop focusing on all the evil that is in this world, and do our part to show the kind and loving side of human nature. Go out of your way this holiday season {and always} to show kindness to family and strangers alike. Ever see that commercial where someone witnesses a random act of kindness and it sets a chain reaction of good deeds into effect? THAT'S what we need to do! Inspire the world to do good! Show evil that good WILL prevail. We won't cower in fear or wave the white flag. We will stand up and fight for good. Show extra compassion. Give extra tight hugs. Light up this world with a love that can be seen from the heavens. Let's show those little angels we can do better.

Psalm 27:13-14 "I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"