coming out of my shell

coming out of my shell

Monday, June 12, 2017

Pulse of Orlando

Today is the one year anniversary of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting.  Since I live nearby, there is a lot in the media to memorialize all the people who were killed or hurt in that terrible event.  This is my favorite memorial, a photo of Angel Colon, who was shot but survived that day.  I love it when people refuse to hate. 


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16 comments:

  1. Emma SpringfieldJune 12, 2017 at 11:54 AM

    It was one of too many horrible and senseless attacks on innocent people. I'm not sure I would be so forgiving.

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    1. ColetteJune 13, 2017 at 8:01 AM

      I know, it would be a struggle for me, too. I am intrigued by the concept of forgiveness, and I admire people who are able to do it.

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  2. SabineJune 12, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    What an amazing picture, what an amazing person.

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    1. ColetteJune 13, 2017 at 8:02 AM

      Truly. I guess his Momma named him Angel for good reason.

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  3. mollyJune 12, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    Hate just begets more hate. God bless him for having such a big heart!

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    1. ColetteJune 13, 2017 at 8:02 AM

      That's the thing. It really does beget more hate. You are on to something there.

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  4. BohemianJune 13, 2017 at 12:19 AM

    What a Beautiful Spirit this Young Man has! Forgiving is never easy and it is indeed a Gift to ourselves when we can move in that direction so as not to fester with Hate. Dawn... The Bohemian

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    1. ColetteJune 13, 2017 at 8:03 AM

      Thanks Dawn. Festering hate is a good description of what a lack of forgiveness can become.

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  5. AnonymousJune 13, 2017 at 10:56 AM

    That is an incredibly beautiful photo. How he reached a place of forgiveness would be a wonderful lesson to know.

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    1. ColetteJune 13, 2017 at 3:02 PM

      I would love to hear him talk about what forgiveness means to him.

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  6. Sandra CoxJune 13, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Lovely pic. Lovely sentiment. I have much admiration for his values and strength. I'm not sure
    I could be that forgiving and I hope I never have to find out.

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  7. Middle GirlJune 13, 2017 at 10:45 PM

    Easier said than done. Bravo to his sphere of influence that went in to shaping his core.

    Great photo.

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  8. My life so farJune 17, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    I find it difficult to forgive people, myself most of all. Thinking I need to work on that.

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    1. ColetteJune 17, 2017 at 7:28 PM

      Forgiveness is often misunderstood. I'm thinking it might be the ultimate "f you" because you move on, leaving the sin with the sinner.

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