Praying for Vegas

I was going to blog about something else today.
You see, we had an amazing weekend at my niece's wedding.
It was a beautiful wedding, full of love and family.
I was excited for the first week of October (my favorite month)
I was excited to decorate for Fall & bake pumpkin bread.
And then you wake up and hear the news about Las Vegas. 
It is shocking. And Scary. And everything else seems so trivial.

I am Heartbroken & Speechless.
 
 This one hits close to home.
I have a good friend who was at the concert, thankfully she & her husband decided to skip the final night.
Earlier on Sunday, she posted photos of them there. So glad she is safe.

I was supposed to leave for Vegas this Thursday for the Rodan + Fields convention, but had to cancel my trip a few weeks ago because of Staff Development & math meetings that I have at school & can't miss.

I'm sad that things like this keep happening.
I'm sad that there is an element fear when you go to school, or a movie or a concert or any really any public place.
It's sad & it's scary.
But we can't let fear rule our lives, so I remind myself to pray for peace. 
And I will also.....
 Pray for the community of Las Vegas.

Pray for the victims & their families.

Pray for the families who lost loved one.
Pray for the police, first responders & medical staff at the hospitals.

Pray that Jesus would wrap HIS loving arms around them and comfort them.
Pray that God would give them a peace that surpasses all understanding.
Hug your loved ones extra tight.
Jesus, come quickly.
Come heal this broken world of ours.