#LoveMatters

Jersey Day today.  People all over the world continue to shine their light in hopes of overcoming the tremendous loss we feel over the Broncos tragedy.  We seem to be going from incredible sadness to determination that we will continue to honor by keeping their light going.  The hockey moms who came up with the idea for Jersey Day were interviewed today.  They were overwhelmed with the support that this idea had generated.  The interview was highly emotional and one of the moms said two simple words.  Love Matters.  That says it all. 

Seeing all the hockey sticks left on the porch has been incredibly moving.  Today, many are adding a fanny pack to honor the athletic therapist who passed yesterday.  I don't want to say that she is now an angel because she looks like she has always been an angel.  

I am thinking of one of my dear friends who is an Athletic Therapist.  She is a bit like a baby in that she is a bundle of joy.  I worked with her several years ago and she used to bound into work full of joy.  I loved it most of the time.  Every now and then, I found it oft putting and made that known.  Now, I wonder what was wrong with me.  Why would I want to damper anyone's enthusiasm for life?  I realize now I was jealous of her zeal.  With time (and more people like me), she zest has faded somewhat.  This is very sad.  We should appreciate the light people share more while it is shining, because, unfortunately, this tragedy has taught us that the future is not secure.

#LoveMatters

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