Without meaning to, they woke an entire country up out of a false sense of security. A crazed gunman can absolutely shoot through the front door of our children's school and take the lives of an entire class of first graders. 11 days before Christmas. I will not remember the gunman. I will not mention his name. It's not worth it.
I WILL remember these children... all 20 of them. I will honor their memories however I can, even if it's just by being more patient with my own children. Their lives will not be in vain.
Rest in peace sweet angels... I look forward to meeting you in Heaven one day...
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There truly isn't a false sense of security. School shootings are extremely rare, you are exponentially more likely to be struck by lightning more than once than be a victim of a school shooting. There's no sense in going even more crazy with school security, as it just induces panic and makes the world seem even less safe. There IS a such thing as too safe.
There just aren't words...
Praying right now!
Isaiah 26:3-4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength.
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A beautiful tribute Renee. Such a horrible tragedy. I've heard so many stories of people coming together in different ways to help the community in Newtown. I pray that hearts would remain touched by this and that time would not erase the good will and compassion that seems to abound right now! Sharing a broken heart with you. (((HUGS)))
This was beautiful. It's been such a tragedy for our nation. We continue to pray for the friends and families of these children.
Praying in Seattle!
Psalms 32:6-7 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
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Emily, are you a parent?
I agree with you 100% Renee. We send our children to school where they should be safe and feel no fear. I have fears every time my children walk out the door, I shouldn't have to fear for their lives at school but sadly I do.
Whatever lies ahead, the Lord is with you! Always praying hard!
Psalms 32:8, 10-11 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (10-11) Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
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