The Silence

I've been quiet here- and I plan to be for a little while longer. I just need some time to get refocused on what's important in my life and clean out all the white noise. Don't worry, I'll be back- I never leave for long.






This is not related to my silence, but it's important just the same:

For those of you in the know.... yes, I did know some of the men who died in the shootings at work. I knew the shooter quite well- he was a really warm and funny and sweet man. A gentleman and it's very hard, not just for me- but for all of my co-workers to see him as a murderer, although that is exactly what he did before taking his own life. I am not alone in wondering, with a heart that aches for three families, and several thousand co-workers- why? As the days pass, we hear bits and pieces from witnesses who are finally willing and able to talk about it. The story gets more and more sad, more horrific, and still the only question- why?

Events like this shake up your life in ways that you never expect, and I know that many of my co-workers feel the same way. Next week they will have the memorial services and perhaps the healing process will really begin. So many unanswered questions- and sometimes the silence is deafening.

I'll be back here soon, or you can email or call me if you need me.