My heart has continued to break over the 27 adults and children that were killed this past Friday in Newtown, Connecticut. My heart especially breaks because 20 sweet and innocent 6/7 year old's were taken from this earth so quickly, after what was probably the most terrifying moments of their little lives. My heart also especially breaks for the school staff who gave up their lives protecting and attempting to protect all of these little children. There are no answers to why and how this happened. I, like many, continue to crave answers. I continue to watch the news, reporting the same things over and over again, because I am seeking some kind of understanding of this horrific event. When, the reality is we will probably never understand how this tragedy could have taken place. We might eventually get some insight into the killer's life and his actions but I doubt we will ever understand because there is no understanding great enough for such a tragedy. It is a heart wrenching tragedy that has broken the hearts of millions across the world.
This is not a time for political agenda, this is not a time to promote our own agenda, but this is a time to grieve for the lives that were lost and for the families that were left behind. It is a time for prayer for healing, peace, and comfort. While I am grieving for these babies that were taken, I know that today they are in heaven. All 20 of them are surrounding Jesus and their pain has been taken away. Just as Jesus invited the little children in Matthew 19:14 to come to Him He continues to invite them to sit on his lap and spend time with him. Although this doesn't take away the questions and the heartbreak, it is a small token of comfort in such an otherwise heartbreaking time.
People Magazine did an excellent tribute to all of the victims, entitled TRAGEDY: The Connecticut School Shooting. In this article People remembered the names and faces of the 27 adults and children that were killed on December 14, 2012. I, for one, never want to forget the lives that were lost on this day!
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