Prayers and positive thoughts to the families who lost their loved ones in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
I cannot even imagine the pain, the loss, the grief. 20+ families will have empty seats at Christmas dinner. 20+ families will have Christmas gifts under their trees that will never be opened. 20 children have been denied the opportunity to experience life---to do the things that most of us take for granted.
I had the opportunity to see my child graduate from Kindergarten last year. I cried like a baby, because I realized he was no longer a baby (he will always be my baby). Some of those parents will never get to experience that, or any of the other things that parents cherish.
It's not right. It's not fair, but such is life.
We send our children off to elementary school every day. We expect phone calls saying they have tummy aches. They left an important paper at home. They're not feeling well. Perhaps, one of them fell down at recess and broke a bone. We would never in 10 million years expect to receive a call saying that there was a mass shooting at their elementary school.
For 20 parents, something we could never even imagine became reality. My heart breaks for them.
I also hope that positive thoughts and prayers will be going out to the Lanza family. This was a terrible act, one that has no place in our society. It takes a lot to aim and fire at targets so small and helpless. But at the end of the day, there is a lot to be learned from this tragedy. Systems are broken. Families are broken. HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE.
This is not the first wake up call, but hopefully we actually wake up this time. There has to be more that we can do as a nation, as a society, as communities, as parents.
God has spoken, and none of us can question his will. He is always in control. This should not shake our faith, it should make it stronger and more necessary in our lives.
May they all rest in peace.
-Obscure, over & out
Thanks Obscure for this post. Sending prayers & positive thoughts.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Post!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for expresing the sentiments that we all feel.
"This should not shake our faith, it should make it stronger and more necessary in our lives."
I couldn't agree more.
I disagree 100% that God was in control and the shooting was his/her will, if that is what you mean.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope that isn't what Obscure was implying...
DeleteRandom acts of senseless murder will ALWAYS rattle and weaken my faith. I'm sorry...I can draw no strength from Friday's horrific massacre. Nor should I be expected to do so.
To each their own on the matter. I guess.
I guess I could clarify: When God calls a person home, they go. I'm not saying God intended for those babies to be brutally murdered. I am saying that their time was up, and their purpose in life was served. None of us will know what that purpose was...
DeleteYes, to each their own. These are my sentiments, and I prefer not to discuss the matter further (argue) because 20 little angels are gone no matter how we rationalize the situation.
It only weakens my faith in man I draw my strength from God to make it through these times. I pray for the families of these children I know their loss and the void this leaves in their hearts.
ReplyDeleteDitto
DeleteI know that these families are in so many people's prayers, and I'm so thankful for that. They are going to need all the comfort and strength so many are asking God to provide to them. ..And He will.
For me, no, my faith is not shaken at all by this senseless tragedy. It does make it stronger. I know I couldn't cope without it.
I have so much more I could say, but since this is not a religious forum, so I won't.
I respect everyone's personal views on the subject, and like Obscure, I'm not going to say any more either.
God has his teachings that not everyone follows, and there are mentally unhealthy people out there that leave death and destruction in their wake. This is not Gods will, not his teachings nor his intentions, nor those childrens chosen times.
ReplyDeleteA kind and gentle God does not choose such a horrific way to bring his children to him, this is an act of man and God will welcome the children into his arms.
Prayers to God to give these families strenghth to cope.
This is my opinion only and not meant to negate others opinions.
I haven't quite processed this tragedy yet. Things like this are hard to take, and I always have a hard time expressing my feelings & thoughts in these situations. Much like Dana B. above, it doesn't shake my faith in God. It draws me to Him more, because I have to cling to something. Humanity is obviously inept at filling any voids or allaying any fears I may have. It's just senseless, and I cannot imagine what their loved ones are going through right now. I pray they have a faith to hold on to.
ReplyDeleteI don't really feel like this is the appropriate place, ...so I apologize.
ReplyDeleteI want to extend my most sincere heartfelt best wishes and prayers to Ayla's family. I know Ayla's disappearace has got to be the most diffacult thing that you've ever had to endure, and propably will ever endure. My heart goes out to you.
Please know that Ayla and her family are in my prayers and will continue to be until she is found and brought home.
Please continue to pray for all of us in CT. I know people personally affected. We are shellshocked.
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for them Dee.
DeleteSending prayers, Dee. I'm so angry and bitter about Friday's senseless events that my ability to pray is stunted, but I'm trying.
DeleteI'm so sorry you have been personally impacted. I think we all lost a piece of ourselves last Friday morning.
For those that can keep the faith in the wake of what happened...I'm green with envy. I mean that sincerely.
I hope that when I attempt to pray, but break down in sobs and raise my fist to God, that it is still considered a prayer.
mckee - consider only one person committed this horrific crime - countless others have shown incredible bravery, love, and grace - as Obama noted, they are an inspiration to us all and a reminder of what is important - I have been truly awe stuck by the goodness in people... there are several edited versions of Robbie Parker's talk - seemingly all a little different for what they chose to show (IMO it shouldn't have been edited by any of them) - in one version he speaks of God and faith.
DeleteYes, Space. Such senseless acts and loss DO bring out the best in people, and that does the heart good. No doubt the courage of those first responders prevented the toll from being far greater...for that we are all grateful.
DeleteIt is good to see Newtown, the nation, and the world express such overwhelming support for the community. It helps to hear the stories of kindness and compassion born from this act of depravity.
It just hurts so deeply.
I agree. There is a video on cnn today of Grace's parents which is deeply touching. The families, the town, and many in the state and country will strive for right and goodness to honor these precious children. Alongside the deep hurt is such immense love.
Deletejohn p is creepy.. kind of seems like a pedophile to be honest
ReplyDeleteYour jealous - he works so hard for Ayla! What do you do for Ayla?
Deletejohn p work so hard for Ayla? What good does it do Ayla to proclaim her dead? All these people who scream they want "justice for Ayla" do they really think that is doing Ayla any good? The only thing that will ever help Ayla is to bring her home to her family so that she will not someday have to find out that she is somewhere she does not belong. And if you believe she is dead you can't ever say you were putting your heart into bringing her home. No john p and his crew will never be able to claim that honor.
Deletesort of o/t - regarding Maine's handling of "criminally insane" individuals - the city of Augusta was shocked to learn a few months ago that a man who had killed his father, another who had killed his brother, and another that had brutally attacked 4 nuns (killing 2 of them) had been released from the mental health facility where they had been living (and where they always had money for cigarettes and food delivery from local restaurants) - and were placed in the community so that they could begin receiving SSI. (Where were they getting their money before?) They are in a semi-supervised setting, where they sign in and out as they please. When you pass this facility, which is on a dead end road, you have only to go 1/10 mile to a child care facility and a nursing home, and another 2/10 mile to a housing complex with numerous children. This "transition" was done in secret with a judge without informing the police or community in advance, nor seeking approval from the mayor or city council. An early article:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pressherald.com/news/augustacity-officialsrebel-againstriverviewrelease-plan_2012-08-07.html