It was with profound sadness yesterday that I watched the details of the horrific events at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg unfold. This sadness grew from personal memories of my dorm room on the 6th floor of then brand new Ambler Johnston and my classes in Norris Hall some 38 years ago.
My personal emotions ran from outrage at the events themselves, to thoughts of the irreplaceable loss of young life, to wonder if there had been signs overlooked that could have prevented the events and, of course, how anyone could even conceive of committing such heinous acts.
Although depleted over my many years on this Earth, I offer the family and loved ones of the victims and to every resident of the Blacksburg community all of my courage, strength, and energy to help them heal in this time of great adversity. May God shed His grace on you all.
My personal emotions ran from outrage at the events themselves, to thoughts of the irreplaceable loss of young life, to wonder if there had been signs overlooked that could have prevented the events and, of course, how anyone could even conceive of committing such heinous acts.
Although depleted over my many years on this Earth, I offer the family and loved ones of the victims and to every resident of the Blacksburg community all of my courage, strength, and energy to help them heal in this time of great adversity. May God shed His grace on you all.
A time to build up, a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together
