I first heard he was shot and taken to hospital. I wept and prayed that he would not die but he did. It was then that I started to realize that bad things happen in the world and god can do nothing about it. Prayers are not really answered, they just make you feel less helpless.
However, I was born on the 7th anniversary of his assassination - November 22 - and my brother was born on the 4th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's assassination - June 5.
Spent at least three days with my mom glued to the TV set ( a first in our household) with tears running down her cheeks and us five kids feeling lost and helpless. "Sit down and watch. This is historic"
However, I was born on the 7th anniversary of his assassination - November 22 - and my brother was born on the 4th anniversary of Robert Kennedy's assassination - June 5.
People sure were sad though when I watch anything about it.