Disgusted.

Hi Blog friends,

I want to spend a few minutes updating you on Drew's progress since the Stem Cell infusion on May 24.  Then I am going to rant about how the world is a crappy place sometimes.

Drew seems to be doing well--no big or even little gains made so far.  For a while, he slept better, and was less irritated by certain noises.  That didn't last long.  He is however, more 'alert', 'seems stronger' and 'more comfortable'.  Everyone has been telling me that they see those things, and I am so grateful.  I spend so much time with him, it's not always easy to see the little improvements.  I always felt he was very aware, but I do see that he is quicker to respond than he used to be.  I am excited for that! 
We continue to be hopeful and optimistic about what lies ahead, and will keep everyone posted :).

I woke up this morning to news that a mother and daughter, both mentally challenged, were stabbed and killed in their apartment.  The girl was 10 years old and went to Drew's school.  I didn't know her, but I am very protective of everyone at the school, and there is a place in my heart for anyone with challenges.  Everyone that knew them, loved them.  All of the staff at Peters are heartbroken.  One of her teachers told me that 'every morning she would tell me she loved me'. 

I can't understand how two innocent people encounter such violence and evil.  The highlight of their day was getting grape slurpees.  They had what they needed; didn't have anything that anyone else would have wanted.  They were harmless and loving and made an impact on everyone that knew them.  They had each other, their friends, and that was all they needed.

There is a special place in the depths of hell for the person that did this.  There is too much violence and hatred in this world.  We need to love and accept one another.  My heart is breaking for everyone that knew them.  My heart breaks too, that this is the world we live in.