tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post8419058261747472660..comments2024-03-25T14:21:41.058-04:00Comments on In the Fields : Grieving Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17371726009244498344noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-55829881217125164722012-12-21T00:27:00.741-05:002012-12-21T00:27:00.741-05:00As a public school teacher in New England, this ro...As a public school teacher in New England, this rocked me to the core.Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-6894400853140114142012-12-20T21:33:35.072-05:002012-12-20T21:33:35.072-05:00So terribly sad...
xo
annieSo terribly sad...<br />xo<br />anniel o v e l y t h i n g shttp://mostlovelythings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-40121579518315965482012-12-20T18:11:33.675-05:002012-12-20T18:11:33.675-05:00Trina, it is important for all of us to embrace th...Trina, it is important for all of us to embrace this grief, ours, that of those who have lost loved ones - among them all of those beautiful children. Thank you for sharing your own hurt . . . together we somehow will bear it and begin in earnest to pay forward the love in our hearts for this is all that we truly have which might help. <br />Peace,<br />Linda<br />in VirginiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-46429966888832526542012-12-19T23:05:14.453-05:002012-12-19T23:05:14.453-05:00Thank you, Trina, for your post. I share your sad...Thank you, Trina, for your post. I share your sadness at this incomprehensible loss of innocent lives and pray that our leaders will summon the political will to take steps, however small, toward ensuring that something like this will not happen again.<br /><br />A mother and grandmother in Bothell, Washington Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-11453251679431246282012-12-19T17:46:58.632-05:002012-12-19T17:46:58.632-05:00Trina,
The whole world must be grieving for those ...Trina,<br />The whole world must be grieving for those 26 beautiful souls lost in Newtown, their loved ones and the first responders. I'm trying to keep things light and joyful for my children with Christmas approaching, but as a mother, this tragedy has just broken my heart. I too am having trouble sleeping. Many thoughts, love and prayers to those affected by this unthinkable tragedy. I wish there was a way we could somehow lessen their immense pain.<br />A Mother in Kansas CityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-19590869850615955912012-12-19T16:59:27.767-05:002012-12-19T16:59:27.767-05:00Dear Trina,
Always read your lovely blog, but now...Dear Trina,<br /><br />Always read your lovely blog, but now i want to give a reaction...<br />I had tears in my eyes when i heard the news abouth Newton, the children, the teachers, we are on the other side of the world (in Holland) but really we are grieving with you, this kind of tragedy affect us all....<br /><br />Angélique from HollandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-18483609892137241032012-12-19T10:04:44.837-05:002012-12-19T10:04:44.837-05:00I think we are all grieving for these children and...I think we are all grieving for these children and their teachers. I sincerely hope steps will be taken to tackle complex issues that will help prevent this in the future. I don't pretend to know what all the issues are or what should be done. I just know that things CAN be done.<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-81002133675599241862012-12-18T14:52:02.623-05:002012-12-18T14:52:02.623-05:00Powerful words and thank you. I am from Canada an...Powerful words and thank you. I am from Canada and I can tell you that all Canadians have been deeply affected as well. Just too sad... I hope that these angels will be the tipping point for our USA neighbour to move towards more protection of children and all citizens.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-27615184309989167282012-12-18T04:18:44.991-05:002012-12-18T04:18:44.991-05:00Very well said Trina, it has deeply affected us in...Very well said Trina, it has deeply affected us in the UK too. xJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-51044586243091485642012-12-17T09:36:42.590-05:002012-12-17T09:36:42.590-05:00It is incredibly hard as a grandma I cannot even i...It is incredibly hard as a grandma I cannot even imagine the horror and the trauma and deep loss and as a mom of a police officer I hurt for the first ones to arrive and find this kind of carnage. Evil is just that ...dark and evil and it take away so much. We must remember that there are good people out in the world too, many good people. It is just so very hard for us all who can't ever understand the why.Thoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-17927663803573216472012-12-17T09:16:49.895-05:002012-12-17T09:16:49.895-05:00My heart breaks, BREAKS for all those lost and, as...My heart breaks, BREAKS for all those lost and, as a mother, hurts my very soul for those beautiful children and their parents. God bless us all, most especially them. Ami at A Sierra Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264094258462969869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-37029960372840826342012-12-17T02:29:47.131-05:002012-12-17T02:29:47.131-05:00Thank you for your post - I feel the same. Party/...Thank you for your post - I feel the same. Party/BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-11123866740174509762012-12-16T23:26:43.137-05:002012-12-16T23:26:43.137-05:00God we need your grace....and He's closer than...God we need your grace....and He's closer than we imagine...He promised He'd never leave us....God bless the families and in time He will bring healing.The Blue Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232036022978724574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-41073091412325305032012-12-16T22:24:26.160-05:002012-12-16T22:24:26.160-05:00Trina I think all of us that are parents are griev...Trina I think all of us that are parents are grieving for those beautiful babies . I just keep wondering how could anyone hurt a child ! andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895812722129027909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-1254285520310223702012-12-16T21:56:34.983-05:002012-12-16T21:56:34.983-05:00You have expressed exactly what I've been feel...You have expressed exactly what I've been feeling. Thank you for putting it into words.gmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15919180058055084018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-60677285315307756402012-12-16T21:01:20.429-05:002012-12-16T21:01:20.429-05:00I laid awake for so much of last night with the un...I laid awake for so much of last night with the unfathomable loss running constantly through my head. It is unbearable.<br /><br />KeriIvy Cladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307765640404949525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-5781205419103242862012-12-16T20:36:00.939-05:002012-12-16T20:36:00.939-05:00This is almost more than I can bear...hold your ba...This is almost more than I can bear...hold your babies tight! God Bless the children. Lady Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118924605331267248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-16804133667715215442012-12-16T19:27:50.695-05:002012-12-16T19:27:50.695-05:00Amen.
xo janeAmen.<br /><br />xo janeflwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-46312933389585730052012-12-16T18:43:44.666-05:002012-12-16T18:43:44.666-05:00Hi sweet Trina,
I know. Awful awful. There are n...Hi sweet Trina,<br />I know. Awful awful. There are no words. Our country is mourning the loss.<br />Our prayers are lifted up for the families and may God bless all of our little children everywhere.<br />Love <br />Lisa<br />Leeshideaway.blogspot.comLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168353389781006789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-46687611841096378872012-12-16T18:29:26.569-05:002012-12-16T18:29:26.569-05:00Trina,
Incredibly sad for the families and for our...Trina,<br />Incredibly sad for the families and for our country. How do we heal as a nation. We will be heavy hearted for some time.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-39832542737045435112012-12-16T18:06:31.412-05:002012-12-16T18:06:31.412-05:00The grief is so strong-how can we help? Prayer is ...The grief is so strong-how can we help? Prayer is all I know to do. My best friend is a special-ed teacher in a small town and I so worry about her going to school these days.<br />Blessings to allAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758543816262405485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-92220002997967186812012-12-16T17:43:03.020-05:002012-12-16T17:43:03.020-05:00You've spoken my heart. As a mother, I cannot...You've spoken my heart. As a mother, I cannot fathom the horror. As a human being, I cannot comprehend how one can do this to another....mutliple others. All those little ones & the brave souls who perished protecting them, may they rest in peace.<br />Freckles Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15378234055571892527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-66255989942856294322012-12-16T16:09:59.582-05:002012-12-16T16:09:59.582-05:00Who could not feel such sorrow at this time..how b...Who could not feel such sorrow at this time..how beautifully written, how etched into our hearts this will always be❤Dagmarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165282760887779802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-23295776286841925962012-12-16T14:33:58.710-05:002012-12-16T14:33:58.710-05:00"I am the vine, and you are the branches.&quo..."I am the vine, and you are the branches."<br /><br />It's an unfathomable loss.<br /><br />(Thank you, Susan, for your work in special education, and thank you to all the teachers and educators out there.)<br /><br />EmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3804818183817823900.post-59998886375953446702012-12-16T14:21:52.912-05:002012-12-16T14:21:52.912-05:00Dear Trina,
I'm glad you addressed this on yo...Dear Trina,<br /><br />I'm glad you addressed this on your blog. I read a quote from someone in Newtown who wondered if people elsewhere were affected by this tragedy. It's good to let them know that those of us on the West Coast are grieving with them.<br /><br />Jane<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com