Lack of intellect . . .

As you all know, some 22 year old guy decided to hurt or destroy the lives of over 18 people today. Not sure on the number as the investigation is ongoing at the crime scene. I sure do not respect this guy for whatever he thinks he stands for in this situation. Only an idiot or a bully resorts to physical violence against innocent people. It seems that if a person can't meet their opposition on an intellectual level, they resort to fists . . . or guns. Strong-armed power does not make the person. It just reflects a serious lack of real brain power. Situations are changed with ideas or suggestions not destroyed to make the point.

We have to remember all the people involved in this horrible event today. We even have to pray for the gunman that he realizes his intent today and has to deal with the guilt of what he did to so many people and their families because HE had a problem.

As usual, we see that even the moderate gun control laws do not stop murders by gun because only the law-abiding citizens weren't prepared for gunplay today.

Number One Rule!

I've learned that what you tell people they see, they WILL see! This is especially true of husbands. Men are usually so happy to just have a warm home and wife that they don't notice the changes over the years as in a few wrinkles or gained pounds . . . unless you constantly point this out to him. A friend's husband recently signed them both up for a health program that would reduce their insurance co-pay. She was shocked when he mentioned he had signed up for improving his body mass indicator while he signed her up for the weight-loss program. He said his boss was amazed that he would do that and still be welcomed home in the evening. Although my friend didn't say TOO much to her husband, she was a bit shocked and asked how he came to consider the weight-loss program for her. He said because she was always complaining about having gained weight. She was bringing something to his attention that he wasn't 'seeing'!

At New Year's, the same friend and her family shared what they'd like to change about themselves during the new year and, also, what they'd like to see each other do differently. Her husband said he couldn't think of a single thing he'd change about my friend. She is learning . . . She smiled and simply said, "Thank you!"

I guess what the world and our loved ones see in us is what we project to them and the world. If we are happy and content with what God has given us, it shows and people react positively.