Posted by ME/NJ on 12/14/12 4:51pm
Msg #446556

Not a Notary Topic- Thoughts and Prayers

To all the families in CT. What could a 5 yr old do to deserve to be cold bloody murdered. I have a 5 year old girl and just hearing what happened is gut wrenching. What god could allow this madness? Also in China 22 kids slashed with a knife.

Please take a moment and keep them in your thoughts.

Reply by LindaD/NJ on 12/14/12 4:59pm
Msg #446558

Can't make sense of this. My heart is crying for them. This is so terrible.

Reply by Yoli/CA on 12/14/12 5:04pm
Msg #446559

My thoughts and prayers to all those families.

Reply by PegiT_MN on 12/14/12 5:06pm
Msg #446562

I have not been able to stop crying today since I first heard the news this morning. My thoughts and prayers are going out to everyone who has been affected by this horrible tragedy.

Reply by Budman on 12/14/12 10:20pm
Msg #446597

Re: Not a Notary Topic- Thoughts and Prayers n/m

Reply by Stephanie Santiago on 12/14/12 5:06pm
Msg #446561

Re: Not a Notary Topic, so appropriate though.... n/m

Reply by FGX/NJ on 12/14/12 5:41pm
Msg #446566

Mike
Know how you feel. Picked up one of my 14 grandchildren from grade school today. Sad day.

Reply by LKT/CA on 12/14/12 5:44pm
Msg #446568

<<<What god could allow this madness?>>>

Let's not get into that.....there's quite a bit I could (but won't) say about that issue, and it would turn this entire conversation upside down. Now, in *this* thread, I shall switch to silent mode.

Reply by MW/VA on 12/14/12 7:44pm
Msg #446581

Thoughts & prayers going out to those affected in CT.

This is another one of those completely senseless crimes involving innocent children.
I can't begin to grasp what those families are going through, and the trauma of all the children & teachers at the school. Ever read the book, "When Bad Things Happen to Good People". It helped me many years ago put God's role in human events into perspective.
A reminder to hug your children & treasure them.

Reply by Shan/CA on 12/14/12 7:59pm
Msg #446586

Re: Thoughts & prayers going out to those affected in CT.

As a parent of 5 children (3 minors) this is unimaginable. I never cease to pray! This is one of the many reasons why we should never waste energy being angry. Never leave those words of love unspoken. Tomorrow is not promised, cherish your loved ones, and live each day to the fullest.

Reply by sigtogo/OR on 12/15/12 12:13am
Msg #446603

Re: Thoughts & prayers going out to those affected in CT.

this is just so very heart wrenching. "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" is a wonderful book, Marilyn. It was a godsend to me as well and I recommend it to anyone suffering a loss.

Reply by Linda_H/FL on 12/14/12 8:13pm
Msg #446591

My son-in-law is a paramedic and a first

responder - he was on scene today...was cleared once they determined there was no one left to help.

Very trying day for him and when he saw his two kids tonight it was very emotional. I hope he's not too proud to ask for the grief counseling available to him.

Horrible horrible situation..

Reply by Anne/ca on 12/14/12 8:54pm
Msg #446594

Sending prayers to all, I can't even imagine what the families are going through.

Reply by 101livescan on 12/14/12 10:01pm
Msg #446595

What a horrible event, so close to Chrismas holiday. My heart goes out to the families and the community. I pray for everyone and dear God, how are these folks going to cope with the pain the losses.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 12/15/12 1:34am
Msg #446605

A horrific incident like this sure helps us put our "challenges" in perspective, doesn't it? This event was a painful reminder to not sweat the small stuff and to be grateful for all our blessings. Yeah, we get a little inconvenienced from time to time, but things could be so much worse.

I pray that all the good folks in that community - as well as all the others around the country (including our own) who have felt gut-punched by this massacre - will be able to find the strength, courage and support to move forward with their lives. I suspect it will take a very long time for many...

Reply by NVLSlady/VA on 12/15/12 3:49pm
Msg #446652

Michael, I sent a PM (I know so MANY are disturbed by this senseless act)

Reply by SueW/Tn on 12/15/12 4:14pm
Msg #446654

Mike...it's hard to believe your baby is already 5!!!

I can still remember when you announced her birth...time certainly does fly by especially once you're old....er.