Lighting A Candle Of Peace

Posted on September 14, 2017 | 18 Comments

I was saddened yesterday by another senseless high school shooting near me at Freeman High School in Rockford, Washington. One student was killed and 3 more injured but should survive. The shooter is in custody – a student.

I am thinking about the teachers, families and children who were affected by this terrible violence when creating this drawing and lighting a candle of peace.

I do not know the people who were shot but I think a tragedy such as this touches us all. Hug those you love today…

Peace Friends! 💜

This entry was posted in Drawing, Haiku, peace, Uncategorized and tagged candle, drawing, haiku, love, peace, reflection, sadness. Bookmark the permalink.

18 responses to “Lighting A Candle Of Peace”

Jodi | September 14, 2017 at 3:46 am | Reply

Oh dear. I hadn’t even heard. So so sad.

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 14, 2017 at 9:43 am | Reply
  
  Yes, not something you’d expect in a small high school of about 300 students. The boy who was killed had lost his father recently. I cannot imagine what his family must be going through. 😔
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  - Jodi | September 14, 2017 at 1:39 pm |
    
    so so sad
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
kathydoremus | September 14, 2017 at 4:59 am | Reply

Sad, and yet another reminder to measure our moments with wisdom.

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 14, 2017 at 9:44 am | Reply
  
  I like the way you stated this, Kathy. ❤️
  
  LikeLike
memadtwo | September 14, 2017 at 5:18 am | Reply

It does touch all of us. I share your questions and wishes for an end to it. (K)

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 14, 2017 at 9:46 am | Reply
  
  Thank you, Kerfe – so hard to understand why kids reach for guns these days when they are upset. What happened to talking to a friend?
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  - memadtwo | September 14, 2017 at 3:52 pm |
    
    Or when my brothers were in high school, fist fights. But the only calamity from that was (once) a broken nose. And maybe some wounded egos.
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
Catherine Johnson | September 14, 2017 at 1:03 pm | Reply

Horrible! How awful living in fear of being shot just getting an education. Lovely candle

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 14, 2017 at 7:28 pm | Reply
  
  Yes, it is such a horrible tragedy. Life sure has changed for all of us – especially kids. ❤️ Glad you like my candle.
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
the Painted Apron | September 14, 2017 at 4:28 pm | Reply

horrible~

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 14, 2017 at 7:29 pm | Reply
  
  Yes, such a tragedy for all. 😔
  
  LikeLike
Patty Thurlby | September 15, 2017 at 9:35 pm | Reply

Thanks for your thoughts!

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | September 16, 2017 at 2:44 pm | Reply
  
  Hi Patty, I don’t usually share this kind of stuff on my blog but I was very saddened by this tragedy. ❤️
  
  LikeLike
stronglotusyogi | October 2, 2017 at 9:29 am | Reply

So sad. I share your thoughts as well and now to wake up to the news in Las Vegas. My heart goes out ❤️

LikeLiked by 1 person
- Jill Kuhn | October 2, 2017 at 9:36 am | Reply
  
  Yes, so much violence. I too am very saddened about the latest shooting in Las Vegas. I enjoyed the post on your blog as well… to live today with peaceful intention. ❤️
  
  LikeLiked by 1 person
  - stronglotusyogi | October 2, 2017 at 9:49 am |
    
    Thank you ☺️ I hope that instead of people getting hardened with anger, they can share love and peace. It’s what we need right now.
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person
  - Jill Kuhn | October 2, 2017 at 9:57 am |
    
    I agree! 😊
    
    LikeLiked by 1 person