These last few days have been something. We had yet another baby lose his life before it began. I stayed quiet about it yesterday, because it cut deeply. I can't begin to imagine how that family feels. It made me squeeze Buda a little tighter for a little longer today. I don't know what I'd do if he were taken from me. I don't even want to think about it. Children are so fragile and precious (no matter how much they misbehave). Their lives matter.
Another day, another officer-related homicide. Dang, the library isn't even safe for a person of color. It doesn't matter what led up to the altercation, it wasn't worth ending the man's life - especially with children in close proximity. I swear, as long as you wear a badge, you can get away with murder.
Tonight, I had my own run-in with law enforcement. Talk about tense. I could've fired off at the mouth and y'all could be seeing me on the news. I thought about my boys and the misses and toned it down. I had to pray within myself to keep from reacting the way I felt justified in acting and see the bigger picture. That, friends, is wisdom. I thank God for it. I'm okay. A little irritated, but God is great and if it's his will I'll get to see everyone tomorrow.
If you're reading this, be safe, keep God first, and love on someone.
MB
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