tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post8406258094844301489..comments2024-03-28T02:14:42.411-07:00Comments on School teacher by day, Superhero by night: deep breaths and heavy heartErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06534639424668879187noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-85904782103957862002013-01-04T17:58:02.387-08:002013-01-04T17:58:02.387-08:00So so hard. My kiddo is about to turn five, this b...So so hard. My kiddo is about to turn five, this breaks my heart in so many ways. My husband had an asthma attack and was in the hospital for 4 days starting that day - and so I had no idea it had happened until the next day. I did find out slightly before returning to work, so I was not blind-sided by my high school kids discussions about it. Those discussions are so hard. Even high school kids just want to feel their school is safe. Every time something like this happens I think it can't get worse. But this? This was worse. So heart-breaking. Kayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469960707724284744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-2045202962171988562012-12-18T07:11:16.409-08:002012-12-18T07:11:16.409-08:00Oh sweetheart. This was lovely and heartbreaking a...Oh sweetheart. This was lovely and heartbreaking at the same time. Hugs to you.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478272444205279342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-8574029590037898042012-12-17T13:18:47.598-08:002012-12-17T13:18:47.598-08:00Being the mom of a second and third grader, I too ...Being the mom of a second and third grader, I too have cried many times. They know something happened...but not what...and I'm not ready for them to know such a horrific thing happened to children close to their age. It is hard to get a handle around the whole idea - it's inconceivable, yet it's real - and I hurt so badly for the parents, the friends, the children who survived but will never, ever be the same again - it makes me hug my children tighter, and not want to let them go back out the door. Yes, it was a little school in Conn. - but it could have been any school USA, and that is terrifying and heartbreaking, and our hearts are heavy for Sandy Hook. One crazed mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873085253600643761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-20769714513038915442012-12-17T13:16:55.613-08:002012-12-17T13:16:55.613-08:00Being the mom of a second and third grader, I too ...Being the mom of a second and third grader, I too have cried many times. They know something happened...but not what...and I'm not ready for them to know such a horrific thing happened to children close to their age. It is hard to get a handle around the whole idea - it's inconceivable, yet it's real - and I hurt so badly for the parents, the friends, the children who survived but will never, ever be the same again - it makes me hug my children tighter, and not want to let them go back out the door. Yes, it was a little school in Conn. - but it could have been any school USA, and that is terrifying and heartbreaking, and our hearts are heavy for Sandy Hook. One crazed mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873085253600643761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-26643369629928309112012-12-17T09:24:39.054-08:002012-12-17T09:24:39.054-08:00I've been thinking about you today.
I'm s...I've been thinking about you today. <br />I'm sure every teacher (and a lot of us parents too) have been rearranging desks and bookcases in our mind all weekend. Amara's class is the first one down the hall, would they have enough time to get behind their cubbies? I hate that I have to think that. I hate to think that there might be 7-year olds in her class thinking about this. <br />So many tears this weekend. And I agree - how does one ever move on?<br />Hoping and praying that the right words are there when you need them today and that your kids still feel safe.Lyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191079605746896379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-54968752696396378252012-12-17T06:13:28.550-08:002012-12-17T06:13:28.550-08:00Thank you Erin. I can not imagine the struggle Tea...Thank you Erin. I can not imagine the struggle Teachers have. I have sent notes to each of my children's teachers today, thanking them. It is sad that it takes a tragedy for us to truly appreciate those who do so much for us.<br />Your words touch me, inspire me and make me want to be better.<br />Thank you for doing what you do, and educating us all.<br /><br />XOXOKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652588913103400105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-64809764522607871052012-12-16T20:20:06.687-08:002012-12-16T20:20:06.687-08:00Such a real post, Erin. I think it's how we a...Such a real post, Erin. I think it's how we all feel. We have to go back tomorrow and keep it a safe haven for our students. And Lisa, what an awesome thing to do. I'm sure it meant the world to those teachers.Bacardi Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051748041835597498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-10462773975610205802012-12-16T20:06:46.042-08:002012-12-16T20:06:46.042-08:00((((()))) Your words are in my heart/head. Thanks...((((()))) Your words are in my heart/head. Thanks for writing them.The Many Thoughts of a Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261949837343560602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-31155220954122677032012-12-16T18:02:17.800-08:002012-12-16T18:02:17.800-08:00I have cried too many times to count this weekend....I have cried too many times to count this weekend. So far my kids have no idea what happened on Friday although I am wondering if my third grader will hear about it from a classmate tomorrow at school. My heart aches for the teachers and the parents. In fact, I sent emails to my kids' teachers Friday night telling them how much they mean to me and my kids. Mommy Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253085170545717474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-42519576296817696302012-12-16T13:49:09.079-08:002012-12-16T13:49:09.079-08:00That reassurance is where my struggle lies too and...That reassurance is where my struggle lies too and I only have my three to worry about and protect not a classroom full. I try to have faith because there is no hope in fear.<br /><br />Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.<br />~Romans 12:12 <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com