thoughts...

We all know very well what has happened in Connecticut and we are all very sad. I can't even imagine what the families are going through that lost a child in this terrible act of violence by a coward. Every time Kevin turns on the news and watches more on the event, I tell him to turn it off. It's too sad to hear about. At first, I was very angry and upset, as were several of you, I'm sure. This man was a coward and an evil person for taking the innocent lives of these children who had their whole lives ahead of them. Unfortunately, they are no longer on this earth and their parents and families are mourning the loss. They are in Heaven, though, with Jesus being loved to pieces by Him and perhaps those that have gone before them. I am certain that a beloved teacher I know, that recently passed, was greeting them at the gates of Heaven and giving each and every one of those children a great big loving hug.

For those students who saw the events unfold and witnessed what happened, they have been robbed of their innocence and I am sure they will live with those images for the rest of their lives. How unfortunate that is.

I am proud of the teachers who risked their lives to protect their students. What true heroes they are! It isn't easy to put yourself in harm's way to protect the lives of others. But as a teacher, I would gladly risk my life so my students could live theirs no matter how scared I would be of losing mine.  I feel like I need to hug every child I see when I am teaching and tell them they are loved and cared about. Thank you to all teachers, administrators and everyone who works in education! I am very proud to be a teacher and to do my job every single day. I know Kevin feels the same. 

I pray that the Lord will be with the families who have lost their young children and that He will comfort them, especially during this time of celebration and joy. Please continue to pray for the children's and teacher's/faculty's families!

Isiah 41:10 states, "Fear not, for I am with you." We should always know that God is with us always, especially in times when we are afraid.  

My hope is for all of you to have a great Christmas and to enjoy your time with your families this holiday season. Let's keep Christ in CHRISTmas and remember the reason for the season. 

Merry Christmas to you from us!