Truly, there are no words......
Sending wishes for comfort, love, prayers, peace and hope; I feel so hollow in the
wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, yesterday. Precious young children and
selfless educators were taken...................
absolutely, hideous, horrific and senseless.
If it can happen there....it can happen absolutely anywhere.
As a former teacher, and currently a school psychologist for students with emotional disabilities, this hits very close to the core of where I, and my colleagues in education, live on a daily basis. Providing safety and security-both physical and emotional- for our students is the highest priority. It shakes our faith to see that, in the end, despite our best efforts, we are sometimes unable to do so.
If you are looking for resources on talking to children about the tragedy see Here.
A Hero/Teacher, Vicki Soto, who gave her life to save her first grade students.
For some of us, who have experienced losses during previous holidays, it may already be a bittersweet season here.
I have no answers....all I do know is that life is precious.
Be good to those you love, and let them know.....
Hearts break,
8 comments:
The pictures of the anguished parents of children was awful to see. My heart goes out to all the victims and their families.
I agree-absolutely heart wrenching. Wishing you a peaceful season Lisa. Xx Heather
Thanks for posting Heather. It is important that we remember those involuntarily involved in this horrible tragedy. Vicki seems to have been a wonderful teacher and person. Her memory will live on in many. We need more love in this world. hugs.
Read your comment in Corey's "Tongue In Cheek" blog. Thank you for offering this link, to helpful sites. I will pass them on to my daughter-in-law.
Please do not let this horror, dim your Joyful Christmas plans. Please don't. Pray for the survivors or send healing thoughts to them. Then pick up your own family Joy. Please. That seems the best way, to dispel some of the world's Darkness.
Gentle hugs,
"Auntie"
As more details of what occurred inside the school are coming out, I want to throttle certain segments in our nation who regularly display their contempt for public school teachers -- and add: These teachers saved student lives, sometimes whole classroomfuls, and in several cases at the expense of their own lives. They are true heroes, protecting some of the most vulnerable in our society, our babies.
Thank you sweet Mel. Your words so perfectly describe the legacy of those involved. Here's to more love...everywhere.
xx, Heath
Dear "Auntie",
Thank you for your kind and compassionate response to my post. It is challenging to know how to handle grief all around us. I appreciate the encouragement to not let the darkness steal our joy. I will pack it up and share it with my family on our trip to London and Paris. Thank you.
Hugs, Heather
I definitely understand your sentiments...anger is also a valid part of the grieving process and the process of learning to deal with the enormity of such tragedy. You are right on-our teachers and administrators are the true heros-willing to give their own lives to save the innocent children. I am not surprised. I know the teachers and staff that I work with every day would do exactly the same thing. We honor them......
Wishing you peace, Heather
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