Dear Families of Sandy Hook Victims

December 14, 2012 is a day impossible to forget. It was the day that god received the most beautiful angels, and the day we lost them. My condolence’s go out to you, the families of the victims. I know the pain must have been unbearable. But even though they are not here physically, they are here spiritually, guiding you and never leaving you alone.

I’m sure December 14 affected and changed your lives, but it has also affected and changed mine. Ever since this incident I have been more grateful for the things in my life. I now know that nothing lasts forever, and I should appreciate what I have while I have them. Now, I make sure to kiss my sister goodbye and tell her I love her before leaving to school, keeping in mind that this might be the only time I see her. I make sure to make some time for family, for they are the most important people in life. I make sure “I love you” is the last thing I say to them before heading off.

I make sure to smile every day, to not let the little things get to me, to love more and to care more. I know what happened on this day was horrible, and it shouldn’t have happened, but it did, and out of everything bad, comes out something good. I will pray for you every day.

Love, Alianis Hernandez.