Critters2
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Thu Feb-14-08 06:57 PM
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Just heard from two parishioners who were at NIU this afternoon. |
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I have two church members doing doctoral work at Northern Illinois University. I called to check on both of them, and left messages on voice mail. They've both called back,and are fine. One was very near the shooting though, and was locked in the library for a time before being evacuated. The other was on her way home from class when the shooting started, and wasn't on campus.
Prayers, vibes, good wishes are appreciated for all those affected.
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Thu Feb-14-08 06:58 PM
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1. I am glad they were safe. |
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:hug:
My heart is breaking for all of the people affected by yet another senseless tragedy.
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Thu Feb-14-08 06:59 PM
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2. It really is one of those things you think can't happen here, |
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and yet....
My heart is breaking, too. Thanks, KW! :hug:
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:09 PM
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4. And thank you for the work you do, mc2 |
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So important in terms of not just their own families checking in on them, but the sense that a community they belong to is checking in on them as well. That is, I imagine the school will be providing some support services when things resume, but, here when they need it most, you are their reminding them they've got a caring community to relay on.
How very important.
:hug: O8) :hug: O8)
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:15 PM
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That's what I was thinking, that they need to know their faith community is here for them at this really frightening time. Neither of them spoke for long, as they both said they had a ton of calls to return. One of 'em added "and a lot of the calls are from church people." That was good to hear, that I serve a caring community. I think this is one of the most important things congregations do--support one another as community.
Thanks for your kind words!
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:05 PM
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I dont know what is wrong with people these days............
You need to give these people your famous 'finger', as they need something...........
:hi:
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:12 PM
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:45 PM
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7. So glad your people are safe. The news just reported that |
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Edited on Thu Feb-14-08 07:45 PM by coffeenap
five people have died. Care and concern to all who suffered there today.:cry:
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:48 PM
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8. I keep remembering my undergrad days, |
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and how safe we felt on campus. I was at a large university, too (Illinois State), and it never crossed our minds that this could've happened. I feel so bad for everyone whose sense of security is shattered by this.
And so much more so to those shot. :cry:
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Thu Feb-14-08 07:58 PM
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9. I have a good friend there |
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Just heard from her and she is OK, thank goodness. This is so senseless and tragic. :cry:
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