The facts speak for themselves, but they are not enough to move us to truly appreciate the opportunity at hand. It must be experienced to be fully internalized. The current situation in the country is tenuous. Watching CNN gives the impression that we are living in a war zone. CNN, fortunately, is not reality.
Life goes on normally.
My wife continues to go for her evening speed walk with her friends. My children continue to play in the streets and at the park. And I continue to make my daily commute across the country. Having said this, the violence always has the potential of spinning out of control, and affecting the lives of all of us. If we believe in Divine protection, then surely the place we will merit it the most is in our Homeland.