Message for UU Families

As you hug your children each morning and send them out to meet the day – at school, at daycare, at camp – know that we too are holding them, holding your family, with love in our hearts and prayers for safe reunions.

We know that anxiety, stress, and trauma compounds. It can become overwhelming. Regardless of where you live or where your children attend school, Monday’s violent loss of young lives has surely raised feelings of sadness, grief, anger, fear.

This is a reminder to take care of yourself. If you are feeling particularly tender, make sure you are resting and eating regularly. Meditate, pray, read spiritual or inspiring literature. Journal, draw, or create in some other way. Talk to a trusted friend or schedule a session if you have an established counselor.

Please reach out to me if you would like counselling referrals or resources on talking with children about death or violence.

With love and hope,

Pam
Director of Faith Formation