my way to work I was astounded by the beauty of a Christmas tree and snow (see picture). It made me feel like Christmas is near, and that is definitely a good thing. Then after work I went to my last two classes of the semester. I learned that a guy in my Russian grammar class is also going to Jerusalem next semester, and that made me get even more excited. The more people who share in my excitement, the more excited I get.Well, after that class, I came home. I have two take-home-finals that I already have and so I began working on them. In the midst of that, making lunch, and watching a movie, I learned something disturbing and horrific. This piece of news shocked me so much! It is still hard for me to believe. Basically, a girl (well 26 year old woman) from my homeward gave birth to a little girl last week and the baby died within a half hour. This woman has been charged with first degree murder. I don't know what has led the authorities to believe that the death was intentional, that this woman killed her baby, but knowing her and some of her problems, I unfortunately believe it at the same time that I completely reject the idea. What is even harder is that she isn't just some person from my homeward, but while I was home, I visit taught her, I talked to her, I know her well. She is facing life in prison or possibly life in a mental institution. Either way, her life is over. I wonder what the truth is. I wonder how she feels right now, how her family feels, and I wish I could do or say something to help. But as with most tragedies in life, there is nothing to be done or said. Each person involved must learn to continue on even when that seems impossible. Every trial that comes will change us. It is OUR choice whether that change will be for better or for worse.
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My mom told me about that too! It still makes me feel awful when I think about it and what is going to happen to her. I have no idea what to think of it all! Isn't it scary!
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