Sunday, December 16, 2012

An unbelievable tragedy

I am sure that 99% of people who read this blog will know about the tragedy in CT a couple of days ago.  The enormity of the situation is still elusive to most of us at this time.  The amount of suffering and on-going grief is too large to grasp.  I wish my money tree would bloom so I could send out $400 worth of books.  But since the possibility of that is remote, I am starting small.  I am planning on sending 10 copies of the book "The Waterbug and the Dragonfly" as well as a copy of "The Next Place" to the school.  Both of the books are aimed specifically at children to help understand death, and that though their friends are gone- they are in a good place.  As time goes along I plan on sending out copies of "I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye."  It is my primary resource for people who are experiencing tragic and sudden loss.  I figure if I just send them to the school and put a note for them to distribute them as they feel appropriate, the books will find their way to the right people.  I have no desire to know the names of the families affected by this tragedy.  This is too personal of a loss to have your name and face smattered about the media. 
Please pray for these families/staff/friends and whole community.  For I believe not one soul in the proximity was not and will not feel the effects of this horrible even for years to come.

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