Tragedy in the Bronx

This morning brought with it the best sunrise I have seen in a while. My room was bright as the orangy red sunlight filtered in in the 6am hour. Simply beautiful. It's hard to believe that with the gorgeous start the day can also be filled with gloom. I am very saddened to hear of that tragic fire in the Bronx that killed so many children. Any loss of life is tragic however it seems double intense when little ones are lost. I have the same feeling about this as I do with the many sick children I work with during the process. I still cry when I get a phone call or email that one of my kids has passed on. Heartbreaking. Unfathomable. Illogical. Logical. The news reports said that one of the mothers was literally throwing kids to safety. It is amazing what one can do when faced with such confusion and devastation. I pray for that family. On the broader scope, it does put into light just how hard living conditions can be in NYC. Dozens of people under one roof, inadequate heating environment, overloaded electrical outlets...one of which is suspected in the cause of that fire. Overcoming the housing adversities is not easy. NYC has always been for the rich. Nowso more than ever. I was born and raised here yet I do not believe my first home will be here due to affordability and what I am seeking in a home. For now I am several years out from home ownership however I know that when it happens, it will be one of the happiest days of my life.