Heaviness

Ugh. The administrative assistant here got a call on her cell this morning that her house was in flames. It burned to the ground. Her cat was in there. At least her husband and kids weren't at home, but still. They've lost everything.

I just found out someone I tried to help is now on crack, and still getting beaten regularly. She'll get an extra beating for talking to me again.

Another person I tried to help ran away from the excellent place we found for her, and is back in the city wanting more help. When I last saw her, she was 8 months pregnant, and about to pop. There was no mention of a baby when she called me, so I don't know what happened to it. I can't help her that much, because she burned her bridges with us.

Luckily, for myself, my biggest concern is what kind of treat to make Tim's cast and crew this evening in an hour before he needs them, but still. Sometimes I can't block out the world's problems.

This day weighs heavy on me.