This morning I asked my Twitter followers to keep Lake Havasu City in their thoughts. Our close knit town is still in shock from the senseless shootings Saturday night in which 6 people, including the perpetrator, died. Although the town has grown to over 50,000 since our family moved here, there is a small town feel that many cherish. When tragedy strikes, it tends to come close to home.
As it always has, the community is pulling together to support each other. Food is prepared, what comfort can be provided is freely given and everyone pitches in to accomplish the tasks that must be done.
I expected that from my town. What touched me this morning was a Retweet by @BillNigh of my post asking for support. When I thanked him, Bill’s simple response was, “We’re community; it’s what we can do to share the burdens.”
Thank you Bill for the support, and the reminder that community exists where we create it.
Nancy – What an incredibly devastating thing to happen! How are things going now, three weeks later?
Thanks for asking John. The community is slowly coming out of shock. The last of the memorial services was held yesterday and many fundraising efforts have been organized to help the families. My daughter’s boss (and former high school classmate) was among the people murdered so this tragedy really struck close to home. It will take a long while healing to occur but it has been incredible to watch the way our town pulled together and took care of each other!