Day: January 15, 2009

One Minute Writer

Irony abounds in life and today is not different. The one-minute writer prompt for today is “What is the last thing that made you cry?” Below is my response, which carries over to my first post of the day.

Today I shed tears for the first time in 2009. These tears were for the tragic and senseless death of 6-month-old Ania Duncan. I never had the pleasure of meeting Ania, but from the bright, brown eyes that stared out at me I’m sure I would have loved to have known her. Today the world is a little darker and my heart aches for a better tomorrow and help for her troubled parents.

~Hug a child today!

WHY!!! The Only Question is why?


Just two days ago I wrote a very brief post on the need for patience in our world, and today I am so angry I could just scream!!!!!!!
I have just learned of the death of beautiful 6-month-old Ania Duncan, presumably at the hands of her own parents. I didn’t know this precious child or her family, but just the senseless, callous way in which she died has my blood boiling.
Children, as cliche’ as it may sound, are truly a blessing from God and to hear that this young life has ended in such tragedy is appalling. We live in a world where life is no longer precious. Where brutality and violence have become the norm for so many, and many others have become numb to the unspeakable crimes we read and hear about on a daily basis.
Ania is in a much better place, but oh what joy I’m sure she could have brought to a family that loved her. All you have to do is look at her beautiful, bright eyes and see that she was a joy the short time she spent on this earth.
If you have a child take an extra moment and tell them you love them, better yet give them a big hug!
If you’re in the northeast spread some joy and stay warm, everyone else just spread a little joy today!
For more on this story check out wkyc.com, source of photo and details.