For Newton, CT With Love

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (GBU)

I am counting my blessings this morning. I do this every day anyway but after the tragic events on Friday morning I am ever so grateful for what I have in my life. A roof over my head, a loving family, food on the table, a well paying job, a beautiful daughter and quality time spent with friends. I have had a heavy heart since the second I heard of the CT shootings. All of those young, innocent beautiful children taken at such a young age. And the mother and staff of the school that died protecting them. Today I am starting with the Ugly of the weekend. It is has been on my mind and I wish it wasn't as bad and severe as this. That day will never be erased from my mind, heart and soul. Having a three year old to come home to unharmed, safe and healthy is all I could ever ask for. To see her live a full everlasting life would be a blessing.

The Ugly:

The pain and suffering I feel for each one of those darling people. Thinking about the grief, the sadness and knowing that we can do so little to show our support and condolences is heartbreaking. It will be one of the many days that changed the world forever. No words can explain the feeling of every person who has heard the news or was a part of the loss. 12/14/12 a day God took some of his angels back home.

 

 

 

 

The Bad:

I don't know about anyone else but anytime I receive one of these fabulous letters in the mail I cringe. Missing work, finding the downtown office where I am supposed to attend, sitting among strangers all day waiting for your name to be called and nervously answering all of the questions asked that day. Luckily due to a wedding and an upcoming surgery I will be sending in a deferral for this summons to jury duty. Hopefully everything works out in my favor this time.

 

 The Good:

Madison and I spent Saturday afternoon making these tasty treats. We got the idea off of Pinterest and said why not!?!? Ice cream cones covered in green icing and candy decorations. They aren't Martha Stewart approved but they turned out deliciously cute!

 

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Well that's the weekend wrap up of the good, the bad and the ugly.

How was your weekend?

Grab the button and link up with these lovely ladies: Kate and Kati.

 

 

Have a wonderful week and I will hope to see you visiting on Wednesday for

"What I'm Loving Wednesday".

 

Tomorrow bloggers will unite for the Bloggers Day of Silence to show our love and support for the Sandy Hook victims.

For more info click here

 

God Bless!

 

~Brooke~

 

 

 
 
 
 

 

A Day Of Silence

To the Blog World and Anyone Else who Wants to Help:

Yesterday, tragedy struck so many of us in ways we did not foresee. An elementary school and small town in Connecticut was shattered by a mass shooting. We knew we wanted to help and we came up with this:

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On Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence.
We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.

We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:

"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.
ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."

Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.

We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.

Love,
The Blog World

p.s. If you would like to, copy-paste and repost any part of this, please do. Share on.

~Brooke~