tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post2958650644926356355..comments2024-03-19T11:54:14.019-05:00Comments on NANA DIANA TAKES A BREAK: My Heart Is BrokenNanaDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-74695352463733773212012-12-18T09:41:59.006-06:002012-12-18T09:41:59.006-06:00Dearest Diana... this is the first time I have bee...Dearest Diana... this is the first time I have been able to read this post, as I feel I know your precious Sweet Cheeks personally... my heart is aching, like yours... I cannot look at another piece of news or listen any more to the television... we all grieve in our own ways... I did a post last night in remembrance, then pulled it... the words just did not seem to say enough... I know some are not posting today... some are posting as usual... but we all have one thing in common... we are mourning the losses and praying for all... sending you much love dear friend, xoxo Julie Marie Julie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11351116606101921159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-5687782718532067482012-12-16T22:59:47.668-06:002012-12-16T22:59:47.668-06:00Dearest Nana Diana,
When mere spoken words can'...Dearest Nana Diana,<br />When mere spoken words can't suffice...Oh, the blessing of song seems to lift my heart heavenward.<br />Thank you for sharing this comforting post, my sweet friend!<br />Blessings,<br />Carolynn xxxChenille Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431398899341721439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-6215692968866605962012-12-16T15:26:55.492-06:002012-12-16T15:26:55.492-06:00Just as the priest on the news said when asked if ...Just as the priest on the news said when asked if people should turn off their Christmas lights... "Don't turn off your Christmas lights...let them shine even brighter, for there are 20 extra stars in this night's sky." It's the only thing said that's eased my heart at all. Twenty little shining stars shining down on earth.<br /><br />Let us all light up the night and shine with those sweet babies.andrea@townandprairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195698656582354823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-53759771293353161582012-12-16T12:21:35.023-06:002012-12-16T12:21:35.023-06:00I have all the same questions and no answers. I ca...I have all the same questions and no answers. I cannot imagine this happening, and yet it has. Why inthe world would this person go after these innocent babes? I he wanted to kill himself, go ahead. Why bring others into your nightmare? It just doesn't make sense. It never will. My heart aches for all those involved. I cannot comprehend such a thing clearly. Horrible. Simply horrible! I have shared the prayer chain and will continue to do so as I see it show up on Face Book. xoxo, LeenaLeena Milligan Lanteignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456782497555438887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-19100659370817553202012-12-15T23:47:58.017-06:002012-12-15T23:47:58.017-06:00It is all too overwhelming to even comprehend. I a...It is all too overwhelming to even comprehend. I am just so sad for those families. A true nightmare they can never wake from. Hold your family close.Sunny Simple Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13442975157454720956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-89224041923721173922012-12-15T22:42:53.173-06:002012-12-15T22:42:53.173-06:00We have 6 grandchildren, and I just cannot imagine...We have 6 grandchildren, and I just cannot imagine how horrible those poor parents are feeling. I just don't understand how someone can do something so hanis. Thank you for your beautiful Prayer Chain.An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-69083217122933152442012-12-15T22:08:08.479-06:002012-12-15T22:08:08.479-06:00Hi, Diana, I am a neighbor from the Madison area....Hi, Diana, I am a neighbor from the Madison area. This is so horrific, I don't even know what to say. I have a daughter who is a principal and a husband who is a teacher. I worry about these things every single day. Seriously, assault weapons?? Anyone who has one of these has it only to kill someone or something. These are not necessary for hunting. This craziness must be stopped. I understand the first amendment, but where and when is MY freedom considered? It seems there are bullets flying, and no where that we can feel safe any longer. Does ANYONE truly believe our forefathers had assault rifles in mind when they wrote the constitution? They would think we have all gone mad. Buzzing into a school does no good when the person who wants to come in has an assault rifle. They just shoot their way in. God bless us all. We seriously need it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-9823392105748166082012-12-15T21:47:28.876-06:002012-12-15T21:47:28.876-06:00I share your broken heart, Diana. I think the wor...I share your broken heart, Diana. I think the world is stunned right now and this kind of pain does not go away. So many lives were shattered and taken yesterday by the act of one disturbed individual. Prayer may be the only thing that can help at a time like this. God bless all the children for they are our most precious gifts.Little Miss Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903161539983039528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-38647930292631662102012-12-15T21:06:39.711-06:002012-12-15T21:06:39.711-06:00I don't know how those parents and families mo...I don't know how those parents and families move on? I have to imagine that it will help that unfortunately they have a large support group. Oh Goodness, I wonder what the lords lesson was in this....Maybe it WAKE UP ..we have to do something? We have almost become immune to it. I don't know the answer, I am hopping there is sharper minds than mine who can come up with the answer!<br /><br />CarolThe Polka Dot Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-69566819925918589592012-12-15T21:05:26.708-06:002012-12-15T21:05:26.708-06:00Prayer is more powerful in numbers so this is an e...Prayer is more powerful in numbers so this is an excellent idea.<br /><br />My boys went to a small Catholic grade school at our church that had separate buildings and no security. After Columbine, I prayed for their safety but anything could have happened. <br /><br />I hate that we live in a world now that a school has to be like a prison but it seems to be the way of the world now to keep are children safe. <br /><br />It is just so sad all around.Bonnie@Creative Decoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05539828540957021075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-4031495538024498632012-12-15T20:46:28.844-06:002012-12-15T20:46:28.844-06:00Oh Diana, this tragedy is unbelievable and unthink...Oh Diana, this tragedy is unbelievable and unthinkable. Like you, I am heartbroken. The world is feeling such sadness right now. How do those parents go on? There is no sense to be made of this.<br />I don't blame you for picking up SweetCheeks a bit early yesterday. I would have done the same thing. <br /><br />I haven't been blogging in a couple of months but hope to start up very soon. I have missed you.<br /><br />My heart is breaking for Newtown, CT. right now. We will all keep them in our prayers. XOBlooming Rose Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927029523022093567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-255196652839985072012-12-15T20:39:48.368-06:002012-12-15T20:39:48.368-06:00God Bless that little Sweet Cheeks....I was at a b...God Bless that little Sweet Cheeks....I was at a bloggers house for lunch when one of the ladies got a text message about the school shooting but no other info...they didn't want to put on the t.v. so it wasn't until I headed home and called the Boss when I heard it was little children and they said kindergarten kids...My heart sank....ofcourse my first question was "did it happen in NYC"....you must have thought the same thing as me....this could have been our baby....it's horrible and I don't blame guns I blame all the violence these young boys see in video games and horrible movies that they make today.....Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00074713188145597455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-3435513352141387912012-12-15T18:13:47.184-06:002012-12-15T18:13:47.184-06:00Terrible tragedy ! From Canada our hearts and pray...Terrible tragedy ! From Canada our hearts and prayers go out to all . I posted the prayer chain on Friday from another Canadian blogger ! Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-81917764111294529932012-12-15T17:44:33.346-06:002012-12-15T17:44:33.346-06:00Hi Diana, I am heartsick over this and praying for...Hi Diana, I am heartsick over this and praying for the families and the community constantly. Going to post the graphic for Tuesday as well.<br />Hugs and a hug for sweet cheeks too.<br />I am sure you are holding her close this weekend.<br />XO Celestina MarieCelestina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021633519525822335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-22449138674918017282012-12-15T17:35:22.323-06:002012-12-15T17:35:22.323-06:00I can't imagine what the people in that town a...I can't imagine what the people in that town are going through..So very sad..This N Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660035693962636210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-47324048677569445292012-12-15T16:44:29.460-06:002012-12-15T16:44:29.460-06:00Hi, I'm grabbing your graphic to post this wee...Hi, I'm grabbing your graphic to post this weekend-hope it is o.k. Also went to the Sandy Hope site but didn't see the graphic you left me, so will post that one on Tuesday.<br />Hugs, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-22169070254995995262012-12-15T16:18:51.113-06:002012-12-15T16:18:51.113-06:00Sadly, we will probably never know 'why', ...Sadly, we will probably never know 'why', Diana. The only thing most of us can do is pray...and pray...and pray. Somehow, though, that just doesn't seem to be enough. <br />Thank you for this beautiful post.<br />NancyNancy @ The Headmistresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01037891417609496378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-87513155329452124032012-12-15T16:15:21.864-06:002012-12-15T16:15:21.864-06:00I hope that every child in our land has someone to...I hope that every child in our land has someone to hold them a little tighter, pray with them and listen when they need to talk-it is just<br />such a scary world right now.<br />XOXOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758543816262405485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-6514531409711695582012-12-15T16:08:41.364-06:002012-12-15T16:08:41.364-06:00A complete tragedy. I have 2 children in Elementar...A complete tragedy. I have 2 children in Elementary school and I work for the school district, it's a very scary place these days... In fact, I don't feel America is safe at all.tlcukjourneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18126317345680620502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-67288622367204309932012-12-15T15:32:39.987-06:002012-12-15T15:32:39.987-06:00My heart hurts.....I can't stop thinking about...My heart hurts.....I can't stop thinking about it. I didn't sleep well last night. :(<br /><br />Been praying for everyone since I heard about it.<br /><br />Big hugs to everyone..God blessJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172256843481859103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-75288068517634856302012-12-15T15:12:22.127-06:002012-12-15T15:12:22.127-06:00Praying also. One of my thoughts yesterday was... ...Praying also. One of my thoughts yesterday was... God why don't you just blow up the world. Right or wrong as that sounds I really was wondering how much farther as a society we can fall. When I saw that Fleet Farm (and other places of course)were starting to sell the high power guns I thought were do we go from here. Who NEEDS them! There have been so many shootings lately! It is just getting easier to get weapons that can take out even more lives. Let's remember the kids, families, teachers, cops, medics and anyone else there. They will never be the same. Innocencs lost. I wish though that the media would get facts right though. I also feel sorry for the 24 year old brother as he was falsly accused. Besides losing his family his reputation has been tarnished. Even though he was cleared he will be remembered. <br />Hope that made sense. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669245607085502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-13396137707793765732012-12-15T13:58:19.973-06:002012-12-15T13:58:19.973-06:00I am heart broken too, Diana. I didn't hear t...I am heart broken too, Diana. I didn't hear the news til last night, and can't stop thinking about it. Praying for all those who lost loved ones. It's all just so unthinkable. Give SweetCheeks a hugs for me today, will you? And giving you a hug, too:)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819485082242629764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-16611289960235421522012-12-15T13:03:05.114-06:002012-12-15T13:03:05.114-06:00Yes, I have been praying, Diana. It breaks my hea...Yes, I have been praying, Diana. It breaks my heart. It is so special of you to make a post on this. Love you, dear.<br />~Sheri at Red Rose AlleyRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-72642928583970092012012-12-15T12:55:10.899-06:002012-12-15T12:55:10.899-06:00It's hard to think about how much evil there i...It's hard to think about how much evil there is out there. I will never understandDaniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1343462107745336677.post-85252158410948467862012-12-15T12:30:25.340-06:002012-12-15T12:30:25.340-06:00Last night, I could not do anything. I just kept t...Last night, I could not do anything. I just kept thinking that those beloved children should be at home now, playing with their toys or doing whatever they like to do after school and before bedtime. But, whatever they're doing, they should be safe and at peace, I kept thinking. Those poor parents! It has to be one of the greatest tragedy in the life of a parent to have their child taken this way. <br /><br />Too easily, we tend to forget that we are surrounded by evil. It's out there, it's everywhere. It's invisible but it's there and it strikes when we least expect it. <br /><br />Let us ask the Lord to be with us in this horrible time of grief. Let us ask Him to surround us with His peace which has nothing to do with the peace of the world but is this blissful, heavenly peace that nothing can destroy and that no one can take away from us because it comes from the Lord's Holy Spirit. Let us ask that this divine peace enter the hearts of all those parents afflicted in this horrible tragedy so that they may be uplifted and sustained by our Lord's mighty power. This powerful peace which penetrates every part of us, body and soul, and surrounds us, and strengthens us when we have been hurt. <br /><br />Bad things happen to good people because we were created free. Free to do evil or free to do good. There is no other reason. People are free to do what they want. <br /><br />We live in a fallen world and if we forget it for one moment, it is a tragedy like this one that reminds us. That's why we need to pray always and to ask our Lord to keep us and our loved ones safe. But, failing that, then to give us the strength needed to sustain us, to see us through all this pain. Faith is a powerful weapon against evil. Faith and prayer are the only weapons we have. <br /><br />We are all hit by evil at one time or another in our lives. It's impossible to live in a fallen world and never be hit. Even those who pray are hit. Sometimes, they are hit the hardest. <br /><br />We often wonder why bad things happen to good people because we forget that we are all created free to do evil or free to do good. Being a good person is not a guarantee that nothing bad will ever happen to us. <br /><br />In my opinion, faith in our Lord's love for us is the only thing that can sustain us through a tragedy of this magnitude. In my opinion, faith is the greatest of all treasures. <br /><br />A short prayer to our Lord Jesus: <br /><br />"Most merciful Jesus whose Heart is Love itself, please sustain all those whose heart is broken by this horrible tragedy. We lift them up to You, dearest Lord, and we ask you to strengthen them, to fill their shattered hearts with your peace, this peace of yours which surpasses all human understanding. We ask you to hold near your Heart each fallen child, each fallen adult, and to give them a very special hug. We ask you to deposit in the hearts of all those grieving parents a special grace that will strengthen them and sustain them through this most difficult time. Thank you, dearest Lord. <br /> Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216586118985900266noreply@blogger.com