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politicaljunkie41910

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25. Even if you're not a religious person you can tell her and her family members that your thoughts are
Mon Oct 2, 2017, 03:11 PM
Oct 2017

with her and that would be the truth since she's obviously on your mind. No one will hold it against you because you're not 'religious'. You are 'human' and humans have empathy and that is what you are displaying so you can express your emotions without feeling hypocritic because you're not 'religious'. Religious people don't have a monopoly on the right or ability to be empathetic or express their sadness when a loved one or a family member has been harmed. Now give her or her family a call and tell her you're so sorry that this happened to hear, it is tragic that she couldn't safely enjoy an evening at a concert in this country, and that you are thinking of her and wishing her a speedy recovery. Nothing in there would not be the truth; so stop feeling guilty and give her a call.

Heartfelt thoughts to you and yours at this time. n/t monmouth4 Oct 2017 #1
Well I'll offer mine. B2G Oct 2017 #2
Sometimes, it's best not to say anything more than you're there for her. Hugin Oct 2017 #3
I'm so very sorry. LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #4
there are no words, but let us know if there is anything we can do. niyad Oct 2017 #5
We live in CA and going to Las Vegas is something all of us in the family do regularly wasupaloopa Oct 2017 #12
Just Awful get the red out Oct 2017 #6
Im so sorry. LiberalLoner Oct 2017 #7
I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope she makes a full and speedy recovery. Arkansas Granny Oct 2017 #8
How horrible Watchfoxheadexplodes Oct 2017 #9
I hope there will be free counseling for people who were there. sinkingfeeling Oct 2017 #10
I am so sorry... Dem_4_Life Oct 2017 #11
I'm so sorry. Prayers for her, and for you and all your family. highplainsdem Oct 2017 #13
Awww, man, calimary Oct 2017 #14
I'm very sorry NastyRiffraff Oct 2017 #15
I'd just ask her if there's anything I can do More_Cowbell Oct 2017 #16
It is on facebook that she is in the hospital. She lives in Moreno Valley CA. wasupaloopa Oct 2017 #20
So sorry! I hope she's ok! Greybnk48 Oct 2017 #17
I'm so sorry to hear that. MineralMan Oct 2017 #18
So sorry to hear. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2017 #19
Just another innocent person bdamomma Oct 2017 #21
OMG I am so sorry to hear this gopiscrap Oct 2017 #22
Damn I'm sorry to hear this but thankful she's one of arthritisR_US Oct 2017 #23
She may need counseling wryter2000 Oct 2017 #24
I don't know any more than she was shot. I don't know who she was with or if anyone wasupaloopa Oct 2017 #35
I'm so sorry wryter2000 Oct 2017 #37
Even if you're not a religious person you can tell her and her family members that your thoughts are politicaljunkie41910 Oct 2017 #25
We have been in communication for a little while now. wasupaloopa Oct 2017 #34
I'm very sorry. I hope she has a full recovery. AJT Oct 2017 #26
Hope she has a full recovery BootinUp Oct 2017 #27
So very sorry mcar Oct 2017 #28
Sending thoughts is not a bad thing IronLionZion Oct 2017 #29
PTSD will be a part of her life KT2000 Oct 2017 #30
K&R Solly Mack Oct 2017 #31
Sending positive thoughts to you and family! mfcorey1 Oct 2017 #32
I am so sorry. My heart is with you. And with her. Silver Gaia Oct 2017 #33
Holy crap hibbing Oct 2017 #36
Nothing more powerful than eye-to-eye and hugs. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #38
Just horrible. I'm so sorry and hope she has a full recovery. DesertRat Oct 2017 #39
You could just say "I'm here for you". Ken Burch Oct 2017 #40
I am SO sorry to hear this tibbir Oct 2017 #41
my sympathy freddyvh Oct 2017 #42
let us know what you hear! samnsara Oct 2017 #46
heard from 2 of my cousins freddyvh Oct 2017 #51
Sending positive thoughts to you and your family. democrank Oct 2017 #43
For now, all you do is to express concern, show love and support. After the dust settles.. vkkv Oct 2017 #44
send flowers to her.."Thinking of you"...hospitals have samnsara Oct 2017 #45
Oh. My. Gawd. raven mad Oct 2017 #47
Very glad she is alive. pwb Oct 2017 #48
I'm so sorry. Ilsa Oct 2017 #49
I'm glad to hear she survived. Nitram Oct 2017 #50
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