When I turned on the television last Friday and switched channels to CNN, I began receiving news about the Newtown Tragedy. Like most Americans and many in other countries, I was shocked and horrified to hear that twenty-six children and teachers had been murdered at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Like most tragedies of this scope, it didnt all sink in right away. The first thing that hit me was the report than twenty of the deaths had been children. But it wasnt until later that day that the ages of the children were announced. They were not much older than babies ranging from 6 to 7 years old.
I cant remember how long it took, maybe one or two days when the first pictures of the children and teachers were shown on TV. I do remember that after they began showing the childrens pictures I began to sob uncontrollably. I bet many of you have had similar reactions.
This is a centralized thread where CF members and staff can talk about our feelings, thoughts and prayers regarding Newtown. Lets be gentle with each other here. Let this thread be a safe place to talk and share and pray. I will be praying in a while in the thread and encourage everyone who desires to participate.
Faithfully,
Like most tragedies of this scope, it didnt all sink in right away. The first thing that hit me was the report than twenty of the deaths had been children. But it wasnt until later that day that the ages of the children were announced. They were not much older than babies ranging from 6 to 7 years old.
I cant remember how long it took, maybe one or two days when the first pictures of the children and teachers were shown on TV. I do remember that after they began showing the childrens pictures I began to sob uncontrollably. I bet many of you have had similar reactions.
This is a centralized thread where CF members and staff can talk about our feelings, thoughts and prayers regarding Newtown. Lets be gentle with each other here. Let this thread be a safe place to talk and share and pray. I will be praying in a while in the thread and encourage everyone who desires to participate.
Faithfully,
