Stop for a minute

My Dear,
If you have a chance, you should watch President Obama’s speech from last night. It’s elegiac and restorative, addressing the Tuscan shootings. I found it—particularly toward the end—very moving (needed a tissue or two). The crowd interruptions are annoying, but they don’t detract much. About thirty minutes long, though you can skip the first minute or two.
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/44/2011/01/watch-president-obamas-full-sp.htmlLove you—
Martin

I took his advice--and completely saturated a tissue and a papertowel with grief I didn't even know I had. It was good to stop, stop the rushing about, and take the time to be a person who is a part of this country, a mother, child, spouse, and person who hopes to help make this world one that is whole and good.