Words

One of my favorite things to do is write. Words are so powerful and important. They are a gift, and I love almost nothing more.
Sometimes I think words are too important. By this I mean that they should not be wasted. I don't like quotes used as decorations or people who feel the need to constantly fill the silence with meaningless blabber (though I am too often guilty of this). I just think that words are too valuable to simply be spilled out for no reason. I'm a firm believer in speaking only if you have something worthwhile to say.
I also believe that sometimes words cannot do enough to portray what is in the heart, and in that instance, they should not be spoken.
I began this post with a desire to write about heartache that struck my family today, but it almost feels as if putting words to what happened would be a disservice to all the hearts involved. Sometimes it's better to hold on to what's in your heart - to process what you feel - before you speak and make it known.
So out of respect for my family, for our hearts, and for words, I will let there be silence.