Prayers for Newtown

As we all come to grips on the events which unfolded in the last three days in Sandy Hook, CT, I cannot help think of the 20 new angels that are now in heaven and looking down upon us - each shining down in a form of a star. Having been blessed with 6 year old triplets, I find myself just staring my my children all weekend long as they go about their business, be it playing with each other, fighting and even sleeping. I cannot help but think "They were like them".

While every parent is on edge this week as they let their children go to school, I find myself asking the questions, how does one not worry? How do I know they are safe? What if another psycho comes out to imitate these actions? Each time i ask such questions, i keep getting to one answer and one answer alone. Pray.

While we can do everything in our power to keep our little angels safe, eventually we have to let them go and know that at some point, we have to have faith in God to protect them. 

I recently read a beautiful Poem about these twenty angels on Facebook posted by one of my friends which I wanted to share - it absolutely describes some of the many emotions every parent might be feeling. My hope in sharing this with you is with the hope that it provides some confort in thinking that these angels are now safe from all the harm this world has to offer.Their test is now over. They are now with their Lord.

This morning I woke up,
looked at the Connecticut sky.
I had a good feeling
I can't tell you why.

I kissed Mommy goodbye,
and told Daddy I love you.
And before we separated at the sign,
I told sister see you soon.

The bell rung,
we all rushed inside.
It was warm and loving
like a campfire light.

The teacher smiled,
my friends waved hello.
We started class,
but before you know..

The door busted open,
a man with a gun.
I was scared and broken
I looked at the sun.

The same sun I saw
with so much love.
Now brought me worry
but I'd stay tough.

I felt a pain
go through my whole body.
I saw a light
and an awful goodbye.

I saw Mommy's face,
her beautiful, soft lips.
I kissed her this morning,
she was something I'd miss.

I smelled Daddy's cologne,
when he hugged me today.
He left for work,
not knowing what life would take.

Sister was only a few blocks away,
in a classroom, I could see
I'll never get to say
how much she means to me.

My 6th birthday was coming soon,
I was dreaming of ponies
dolls and shoes.

Then I felt a hand
touch my face.
I was overwhelmed
in an amazing grace.

God said to me,
"don't you worry, child.
you've been here before.
it's just been a while."

I looked on my back,
where I found wings.
I felt a halo
and clouds under my feet.

With me, when I looked,
were my friends by my side.
That man sent us here,
but I'm alright.

Maybe he was sick,
maybe he was crazy.
Maybe he hurt us
because he was hurting, maybe?

I watch the tears
all over the country.
Over the few years
their pain because of me.

I watched my family
break apart.
but they knew
I was in their hearts.

I don't know much,
but I know this;
my mommy should've never
had to bury her own kid.

Although it's tough,
although it's hard
I think God would want us to forgive
the killer in our hearts.

What you don't know,
but what I'll tell you,
is I'm just fine.
in this heaven of mine.

Maybe this will teach you
to never regret a thing.
Be happy with what God gave you,
because you could've been me.

Now, maybe I was young,
maybe I didn't deserve it.
But maybe I taught a lesson,
now please...learn it.

Love with everything,
always smile a lot.
Remember this lesson,
that I taught.

Wipe the tears,
enjoy the years.
Time goes by fast,
you don't know which day is your last.

Pray for my family,
for my friend's family, too.
I'm sure they'll be grateful,
and thankful to you.

I'm an angel,
all brand new.
I came up here
this afternoon.

I would be 6 years old,
but God has a plan.
Remember this feeling of distraught,
remember this lesson that I taught.