Agnes, don't believe everything you read and hear in the media. Or even if it's true, realize that many, many other stories of inspiration, success, love, kindness are not being told. There are always many perspectives, many sides to an issue, and a thousand opinions and voices clamoring for attention.

Here's what you do. Pray. Stay in touch. Keep writing your wonderful, heart-warming articles without allowing bitterness or cynicism to tinge your sweet spirit. And keep an open mind and heart, as you always do, love.