I had originally written a different
post to put up last night, but I couldn't do so with such heart ache
I feel for what had happened at Sandy Hook Elementary school.
Therefore, I choose to write my thoughts, prayers and condolences.
I don't think any of us will forget the
day one of our country's city's endured one of our nations most
horrific tragedies. Especially those of us who are parents with
children who attend school. Once I heard the news break in across our
TV and learned what had happened, I can't even begin to explain how
badly my heart ached for those involved. I instantly started praying.
Not only am I still praying for those involved who are suffering such
grief and trauma, but also for schools and our country to become
closer to God. I instantly couldn't wait for school to get out so I
could pick my daughter up and embrace her tightly. When I arrived at
her school I knew I wasn't the only parent feeling anxious to hold
their child after hearing watching the news. The parking lot and pick
up lines were longer than normal at an earlier time. As I hear the
stories I can't help but think of my own children. My oldest is 6
years old, who is so excited about school; she looks forward to going
everyday. For someone to take that away from sweet innocent children
just makes me sick to my stomach. I have not told my daughters. I'm
still torn in that certain area. I feel shes too young to take it all
in. I also don't want her to be afraid to go to school. So for now,
I'm not saying a word about it to her. Maybe eventually, but not for
now. I know now when I give her that hug and kiss, “Have a good
day. See you later. I love you.” I, as a parent, will have that
fear in the back of my mind. We can all argue over politics and gun
control. Yes I feel some can be changed, but I feel the biggest
change of all that needs to be made is letting God back into our
children's schools! I don't understand how someone can do such a evil
thing. I'm sure we will never know. I send my prayers and send my
condolences to Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT.
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I remember how sick I felt when I first heard about the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in CO. My girls were in High & Middle School at the time and so it "hit home" that this is no longer the North America that I grew up in but a instead a much more unsafe one. I remember my Moms In Prayer groups for Forest Hills Middle and High Schools at that time then prayed more fervently for protection from evil and violence and that it would be revealed before it inflicted any harm. And we never stopped praying that all the years I was involved, as we never should for our schools. I will disagree with one statement that you said and that is that God is not in our schools. He is Omnipresent and is therefore everywhere. We can't keep Him out just by passing laws. He is within every Christian so we pray that Christian students and staff will be in the Public Schools and shine the love and light of Jesus. Prayer may have been taken out of the schools in the 60's but that can never stop prayer FOR the schools! I pray that every school tragedy is a wake up call for more persistent, specific and fervent prayer. It is one of the best weapons we have against evil :)
You are correct lynn. He is in our school I feel within as us individuals. I just think they should allow more, and not have laws against it. But you are correct, he is everywhere.
Such touching thoughts. I still can't believe something like this happened.
I found your blog through the blog hop and I'm your newest follower! I'm glad I found your blog so I could read such a heart felt time of reflection.
God Bless,
Phylicia
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