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May love and tolerance prevail over hate and fear.
We have all been touched by Pulse.
May love bring peace to those who have lost family and friends.
We will not live in fear or in the shadows.
For anyone wanting to donate, here is a link to Pulse Tragedy Community Fund.
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Too sad.
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Unbelievably tragic and sad but hopefully love will win through eventually.
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I still believe in love and hope for things to be better.
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Beautifully stated 💛
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Thank you, Val. I just had to say something about it to express my sadness and outrage. Perhaps later I will be able to articulate it better. Thanks for stopping by to share your concern too.
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Sometimes words alone can’t capture the anguish, but we feel it none the less. 💕
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Very well said. Yes indeed, if we had more love and tolerance this world would be much better.
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Thank you, L.T. Sadly, the intolerant seem to be more vocal. Things will change in the future, hopefully, but not fast enough in my lifetime. Sending peace and joy to you this week!
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They do seem very vocal, indeed 😦 I’m all for change, and like you, I think it is coming. Peace and joyful wishes right back to you 🙂
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Thank you for acknowledging this tragedy, JoNell. Your words are strengthening and inspiring.
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Words were hard to put together for this one. I wish I could do more but I had to post something. Thank you for your words of encouragement. We are all in this together and all Americans and we all bleed red blood!
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Jo, that’s what gets me, is that we all bleed red blood. We all want the same thing. A roof over our heads, a warm bed at night, food in our bellies, an opportunity to exercise our talents, and most importantly love and acceptance. It shouldn’t matter what colour of skin, sexual orientation or faith one has.
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Thank you, CC, for the eloquent picture and words. We are in Philadelphia, and quite by coincidence, at the same time as the Philadelphia Pride Parade and Weekend. It was wall-to-wall with people, all interacting and celebrating. I do not understand how people being themselves (however, whether whom they love or the color of their skin) which does not diminish me or others in any way can be the targets of such violence. We must continue to reach out, to speak out, and to work to enact laws and social customs that embrace peace, justice, equality, inclusion, and acceptance.
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My son’s photo said what I could not say, but thank you! Yes, the killings came in the middle of June Pride Month with many more to come. Corpus Christi does not have one but Houston has a big one coming up. It is a celebration of life after all the lives lost to AIDS. It is a loving caring community. I don’t understand hatred and opposition to something that does not harm others. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and beliefs! It is encouraging to know that others feel the same way. And you stated it very well! All the best to you! Cheers!
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The photo says it all….. Thank you for posting this.
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Yes, it does! At first that was all I was going to post but my fingers had to put in their bit. But the photo overpowered everything and made a powerful statement on its own. Thank you for adding your encouraging words!
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Your words were quite good, too! The complemented the photo perfectly!
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Thank you for the eloquent post. Your fingers spoke from your heart, beautiful.
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Thank you, Gerlinde! Perhaps you are right! Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
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Powerful words… I can see why in Twitter both #Love wins and #LoveIsLove are used to make reference to the LGBT Community…. we need Love, in general terms, no matter between whom it happens 💛❤️💚💙💜💖 thanks for sharing! Aquileana
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Thank you! We even need more civility these days! Love would be a bonus! I love your rainbow colored hearts. Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts. Always a pleasure to have you!
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Nicely said. ❤
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Thank you very much, Maverick!
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Such a beautiful tribute to a very Dark day.. In Unity we stand, as we come together in Love.. ❤
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Yes, together in Love! Sad that we have come to have these universal connections via hate from others. But love must win!
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LOVE must prevail yes.. I so agree dear friend xx
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Beautiful thoughts and a powerful picture.
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I only wish my voice was more powerful but it did convey my deep feelings that day. I am grateful for my blog that gives me a small voice at least. Take care!
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small but yet powerful post
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Thank you very much! I wish my voice was louder!!!!
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Heartbreaking.
I wonder when we will learn.
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Yes, it is heartbreaking. We can’t even come together on simple gun restrictions again! Take and keep in touch this hot summer in Texas.
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an important post! your last sentence expresses such a powerful idea.
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Thank you for your encouragement! We must all do what we can.
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Amen sister! I second all those emotions! Peace in and peace out, MW
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Thanks for the amen! Peace to you also! Must check out your blog.
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❤️
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