thinking of you

someone died.

i never met this person, but the whole thing is quite sad. i am sad for that individual. i am sad for the family and friends. i am sad for all of the people who feel a loss. i am sad for those who feel a need to point a finger. i am sad for how the natural process of communicating and sharing and processing and talking things out has somehow changed the original story spoken within 10 hours. i am sad for all of the individuals who feel something that they did or didn't do could have or didn't prevent it. i am sad for all of those hearts that will be affected by this for the rest of their lives.

i am hopeful that blame will not be given to one person (could you imagine if that person were you?) i am hopeful that people will choose to support each other, that understanding is sought, and kindness is extended. i am hopeful that fear will not lead people's decisions, and that peace will eventually be felt in everyone's heart.

this is the kind of thing that reminds me of what is important, that reminds me of the importance of not passing judgment on others, and that wakes me up to the immense responsibility of being a nurse, of the importance of each decision that is made.

so many individuals are having a hell of an evening, i'm sure.

i wish i could hug them.