Today in Newton, Connecticut there was a mass shooting. Atleast 27 dead, mostly children. The thought alone almost brings me to tears and I can't even imagine the emotions of the parents and siblings of the children who were killed.
It reminds me of the day after the Virginia Tech shooting when all the schools in Rapid City, SD were locked down because there was a call saying someone saw a gunman at one of the Highschools. We were lucky enough to have it be a made up story, but I remember the fear I felt. I called my dad on a class mates cell phone to let him know I was okay, but also just to hear his voice. My dad has always been my rock and the sound of his voice is what was comforting to me.
Pray for the families of these children. Keep them in your thoughts. With Christmas coming up it makes it even worse.
Also, be in prayer for the families of the kids in China. There was a stabbing there this morning also. Such a sad day.
