There has been a lot posted, over the events that happened this past Friday - If you have been on another planet and somehow don't know whats going one, ask someone else.
I don't even know what to say. I have no words of encouragement, and as much as I don't want this to be about me, this whole post is my feelings and how I reacted to the hell that took place to the most innocent of all.
I have two little ones, one who is in preschool. When I dropped her off today it wasn't the same feeling I had last time I did. I wrote a little note to her teacher stating that I appreciate her and all the love and energy that she pours into the little ones she gets for a few hours every day.
If I could say anything to those parents/mothers who lost a child, I would that something that seems so shallow and empty in comparison to what they have gone through. I would say I'm sorry your are going through this. I would offer a hug, or 2 or 3. I offer to sit with them, mourn with them.
I have had this knot in my stomach and throat all weekend. I have not been watching the news, or reading anything more online than tweets and FB post from friends. I don't want to know anymore about who did this - we will never know the why behind it. There will not be any magic answers that make this all go away, or heal the pain and devastation that it caused.
I don't mean to make what happened seem like nothing - this was something, something HUGE, something unacceptable, something that I feel will take a while to get over, something I don't want to ever take lightly, or take for granted again - my little ones in their beds.
Like I said I have read some great words that are much more eloquent than mine - I would encourage you to take a minuet or so to read these -
Harlem Love Birds - And we Move on
Steady Mom - Newtown As I know It
Momma's Losin' It - For No Reason
Live Simply - In the Midst of The Storm There Is Still Hope
I hope we are able to move forward from this - I hope that healing comes - I hope that peace and closer find their way into the hearts and lives of those directly affected by this. I hope that those who have mental health issues find help, find a way to cope, find support and not try to do it on their own. I hope this never has to happen again, I hope that Gods grace and peace are found by those who are looking for answers, those who are hurting. . . . . .
Rebecca -
I don't even know what to say. I have no words of encouragement, and as much as I don't want this to be about me, this whole post is my feelings and how I reacted to the hell that took place to the most innocent of all.
I have two little ones, one who is in preschool. When I dropped her off today it wasn't the same feeling I had last time I did. I wrote a little note to her teacher stating that I appreciate her and all the love and energy that she pours into the little ones she gets for a few hours every day.
If I could say anything to those parents/mothers who lost a child, I would that something that seems so shallow and empty in comparison to what they have gone through. I would say I'm sorry your are going through this. I would offer a hug, or 2 or 3. I offer to sit with them, mourn with them.
I have had this knot in my stomach and throat all weekend. I have not been watching the news, or reading anything more online than tweets and FB post from friends. I don't want to know anymore about who did this - we will never know the why behind it. There will not be any magic answers that make this all go away, or heal the pain and devastation that it caused.
I don't mean to make what happened seem like nothing - this was something, something HUGE, something unacceptable, something that I feel will take a while to get over, something I don't want to ever take lightly, or take for granted again - my little ones in their beds.
Like I said I have read some great words that are much more eloquent than mine - I would encourage you to take a minuet or so to read these -
Harlem Love Birds - And we Move on
Steady Mom - Newtown As I know It
Momma's Losin' It - For No Reason
Live Simply - In the Midst of The Storm There Is Still Hope
I hope we are able to move forward from this - I hope that healing comes - I hope that peace and closer find their way into the hearts and lives of those directly affected by this. I hope that those who have mental health issues find help, find a way to cope, find support and not try to do it on their own. I hope this never has to happen again, I hope that Gods grace and peace are found by those who are looking for answers, those who are hurting. . . . . .
Rebecca -
I've been feeling the same way - completely burdened by this news. It is so heavy within my heart. I think it was wonderful of you to send a note of appreciation to your daughter's teacher. When more of us continue to do small acts like that I truly believe there will be a ripple effect for good that will conquer the evil such as that which happened on Friday. I am humbled that you included my post and that you took some comfort. We are here for each other.
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