What can I say? a white woman? with all the privilege that goes along with that. But I can’t not say something. What happened in Charlottesville turned my stomach. It makes me physically ill that this kind of hate is out there. The fact that there are people that think this way, people we encounter on a day to day basis and have no idea? It’s terrifying. It makes me very sad for them, that they carry around this darkness all day, every day. It makes me hurt for my friends.
I feel powerless. What can I do?
I love my boys endlessly and I raise my boys to love everyone. And it’s not hard because they already do. They don’t care if you are black, white, indian, old, young, homeless, rich, etc… they just do. Because they don’t see why these things would even divide us (and they are right). It’s lost on them, as it should be. They are always just looking for a friend, someone to play with on the playground, or help them up when they fall. There is no requirement to look the same! But for whatever reason, something can happen and sometimes this loving kindness gets lost on the way to adulthood. I pray and hope my children never lose it.
In the Spring when Tuck had his violin recital, I was so proud when I looked around and I was the minority (I definitely get the irony in that sentence!). I love that this is the environment he will grow up in. It’s so important that we, as parents, and all of the role models to children, that we model kindness, compassion, forgiveness and respect toward everyone. Dear Lord let me not forget, they are always watching!
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I love this — “tell me something kind you did today”
Thanks for posting this. I understand that bloggers who focus on non-political topics steer clear of voicing their views. But this isn’t the time for steering clear. We have to talk about it. We have to.
Sarah- Love this! Thank you for speaking up!
Beautifully written, my friend! I couldn’t agree more 🙏🏼💕
Thank you for this – as a Charlottesville native living in FL, its been so difficult to watch my beloved hometown plastered over national news like this. My home, my safe space. It’s shown me so many things – but the most is to be kind. ALWAYS. And to teach my daughter what you mentioned above. To show her through our everyday. Thank you again 🙂
Loved this post, beautifully said my love. Your heart is pure gold.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Your perspective as a mom is always beautifully written. 💙
Sarah, this is so beautifully said!!! And I so appreciate your approach because sometimes it is hard when I too am white and know I benefit from so much privelege and yet knowing that isn’t inherently a bad thing, but rather it matters what we do with what we are given. And what you are doing is wonderful, teaching your children to know love and to share it without bound!
Thank you so much for speaking up. I’ve always loved your blog for the beautiful pictures and stories of your life and your boys, and now I am that much more a fan of yours for not letting this pass by without acknowledging it. I know we may not have answers, but it just doesn’t seem like the time to stay quiet. <3
Thank you for using your voice. You are beautiful inside and out.