My husband and I were out of town the last few days and yesterday we had very limited media access.
We learned of the school shooting in Connecticut belatedly and I’m just now reading the news articles and trying to take in the horror along with all of you. Of course this news preempts my previously planned blog post. My hope is we would all take this senseless act and use it as a reminder to ‘practice random acts of kindness’ in honor of the children and others who lost their lives.
No matter what the authorities discover in their long investigations, it will never change what happened. From the brother of the shooter who was wrongly accused to the families of those who died, their lives will never be the same again.
However, there is always an opportunity for something good to come from the ashes of something so awful. My prayer is that we would all dig deep and reach within ourselves to find a way to make the world a bit brigher in response to this.
Robin Coyle had a wonderful suggestion to send cards of condolences and support to the school on her blog. Please considering joining me in participating. Here’s the mailing address:
Sandy Hook Elementary School
12 Dickenson Drive
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Please keep everyone involved in your prayers as our nation works to recover from the shock of this terrible event.
inspired2ignite 
Dec 18, 2012 @ 06:12:13
With you on this. Words do not suffice. Kind acts seems the only balm. Thank you. Paulette
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Dec 18, 2012 @ 06:38:33
It may be only a feeble attempt not to feel helpless, but when I mailed the card to the school yesterday I prayed it would make give a tiny bit of comfort to someone.
They need to know we all care about them…
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Dec 18, 2012 @ 07:06:17
Reaching through cyberspace and giving you a big hug. And, everyone else suffering today. Grateful to meet you, Denise.
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Dec 17, 2012 @ 07:16:24
As I always am when I hear tragic news of this sort, I’m in shock. I cannot imagine what everyone in that town must be feeling right now. I love the idea of sending cards, and I’m sure my kids would love to send some, too.
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Dec 17, 2012 @ 08:35:18
It is hard to imagine what they must be feeling…I think cards from your kids would be so appreciated.
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Dec 17, 2012 @ 03:27:08
So heart-breaking! So much sorrow…
Even so. come quickly, Lord Jesus!
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Dec 17, 2012 @ 05:32:46
It is a weary, heavy time for us all…
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 18:07:19
It’s too hard to absorb. I can’t seem to get my head around it and I know I’m not alone. My heart goes out to all those families who have lost their children – the entire thing is so incredibly tragic…
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 19:43:24
It is gut-wrenching to think about what all those families are going through…doubly difficult because it’s the holidays.
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 17:37:32
As the mother of a 6 year old this news really hit me. I wasn’t sure if I should tell her what happened, but decided I would rather the news came from me than her overhearing it somewhere. I’m sure she would love to send a drawing along with a card of support. My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this terrible tragedy.
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 19:42:29
That would be a difficult decision to make about discussing it with your daughter. I agree, it’s better for them to hear these hard things at home rather than second hand.
A drawing or card would probably be so touching for them, especially coming from someone so close to the many they lost.
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 10:13:34
I still can’t believe this has happened.
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Dec 16, 2012 @ 10:27:30
Me either…my mind is numb. It’s surreal.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 21:13:02
Such a good, good post. Thank you.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 21:22:23
Thanks, Cindy…as are both of your posts dedicated to those beautiful children.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 20:46:01
I’ve had to stop reading the news stories because it hits too close to home for me because the victims were just about my daughter’s age. I feel very sad for everyone involved but some of the stories have also lifted my heart. Like the one about how the principal who died throwing herself at the gunman to stop him. Her bravery really inspired me and I like to think there is a special place in heaven for people like her. Even on the West Coast where we are so far away I have some mom-friends who are traumatized just hearing about it: not able to sleep last night, panic attacks about sending their kids to school. It’s sad how far-reaching the fear is from such a horrible act, but I hope that the courage of the people who tried to stop him and who protected the children and the compassion from so many others will be what sticks with us longer than the fear.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 21:02:46
Julia, that is such an amazing outlook -to focus on remembering the bravery of several rather than the cowardice and evil of one.
Thank you for bringing it up.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 19:55:03
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families. Thank you for the wonderful tribute…
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 20:24:43
It is a trying time for our nation…and especially those in Newtown…
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 20:26:25
I think that we are experience a collective grieving that goes deep into our hearts.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 20:59:48
There is definitely a different level of healing when done in community (oddly, my intended post for today is titled “Good Grief” and touches on this. I’ll run it later this month.)
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 18:46:34
Those little angels.
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Dec 15, 2012 @ 19:05:35
It is heartwrenching to think of what they went through…
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