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| dutchy |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 07:39:53 AM
It is a very sad day today. It started out wonderful! It is our former Queen's birthday, and it is always celebrated to the extent. Everybody has the flag out, many dress in something orange (our royal color) festivities in the whole country, markets, music etc etc..
Today was supposed to be extra special: the
previous Queens 100th birthday (she passed away a few years ago, but she would have been 100 years old today)So extra special.
BUT somebody decided to NOT let that happen. Somebody decided to drive a car into the crowd of tens of thousands of people surrounding the Queen today. She and her family were touring a city (as she does every year on this special day) a city that was happy to do this, to have special festivities etc. A person didn't want this to be a happy day for our country. That person decided to get in a car, drive up to the area our Royal Family was and decided to drive that car (or at least try to) into the Royal Family bus!! He didn't succeed PTL!! One way or another (Devine intervention I am sure)he drove into a monument.
But he had made many casualties in the trying. 17 wounded, 5 death, 4 critically wounded.
SO it is a sad black day for my country. Most have taken the flag inside or are flying it half mast. All the festivities are canceled. The tv is showing it non stop. I have been watching it non stop. I am sad, terrified, upset and stunned. As are most Dutch.
Please pray for my country. Pray this might NOT have been a terrorist attack!! We are still unsure of Why, How, What and Who. We only know the person is a Male Caucasian and Dutch, that's all. He is now in the hospital, he was among the wounded, he is being operated on. He was interrogated before the operation and he told police it was his "intention to do this on purpose" whatever that may mean.
Please pray for my country.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - May 10 2009 : 4:41:16 PM
Marian
Thoughts and prayers go to all of you in the Netherlands (proudly some of my ancestors came from there and are still there). I just don't understand the cruelty in people today.
May God be with you all.
Rae
...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles:...
Isaiah 40:31 |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 8:13:31 PM
Marian, I am so sorry your country had to have such a sad day. It seems to be no one person or country is immune to these sort of attacks. It sounds like it was just a very disturbed person acting on his own. We all know how unsettling and shocking this type of attack can be to everyone in the country and to all the families and friends of those people who were killed and wounded. I am glad your royal family was spared any harm. I hope all of your countrymen start healing from this very soon.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 5:45:42 PM
I saw this on TV and was very shocked by it. I'm so sorry this happened on what should have been a joyous occasion. My heart goes out to the Dutch people and the victims.
Dawn in IL |
| monicarose |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 2:49:36 PM
Hi Marion/Dutchy,
I'm new to all this and hope it ends up where it's supposed to..I just wanted to say I'm sorry for all those involved and affected by this disaster. I'll be praying for all those involved...
I'd just like to say though, reading all the replies, isn't it amazing that we have a forum where like minded people can come together from all over the world and share and comfort and discuss life's situations? It's amazing to be able to talk and share with someone clear over in the the Netherlands...What a beautiful thing!
Thank you Farmgirl Connection!
Best wishes to you Marion and I hope your community recovers quickly! |
| Miss2Missus |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 09:31:53 AM
Marian, I feel so horrible that one person had to ruin everything like that.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
| southerncrossgirl |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 04:04:44 AM
Oh Marian, I will be praying for you and your country.
Oh I wish I could give you a hug.
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
| dutchy |
Posted - May 02 2009 : 03:49:32 AM
Today's update:
The country is still in shock. The tv is having talk shows with all kinds of "experts"and witnesses etc.
7 people died.
From the 17 wounded 8 are still in hospital. One is still very critical, one is seriously wounded but stable.
Police didn;t find explosives, nor weapons in the mans house (the man who did this I mean) They are still trying to find out wether it was "just" him or if it was a group. They believe it was just him but want to be sure ofcourse.
But since he died as well, maybe we will never know WHY. Not that there is any valid reason, but just to know WHY someone does an awful thing like this.
People are placing millions of flowers around the Palace and the nearby grounds. Also where the car crashed into the Monument
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Mother Hen |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 11:59:25 PM
Marian, how tragic. It just seems there is no where to escape all the evil this world holds now. I'm so sorry for the people who were killed and injured.
Trying to look on the bright side of this I come up with this:
We,the farmgirls, here are as blessed as Elvis is that you were not among the statistics and are safe and well.
God Bless you and all affected by this tragedy.
Cindy
FARMGIRLS CAN DO ANYTHING!!!
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1 |
| Sitnalta |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 08:06:37 AM
What a sad thing to hear, Marian! There seems to be always someone wanting to ruin things for others.
HUGS AND PRAYERS!!
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"You are my strength when I am weak. You are the treasure that I seek. You are my all in all. Seeking You as a precious jewel; Lord, to give up I'd be a fool. You are my all in all."
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| yarnmamma |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 08:02:57 AM
Oh Marian, how shocking and sad! So sorry to hear that.
May God bless this wonderful country and the citizens in it.
((((Marian & the Netherlands people)))
Linda
in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71 |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 06:30:59 AM
Awful, Marian. So very sorry. There is nothing sacred anymore--especially life. There is no rhyme or reason for all this senseless violence in the world. Some folks are just plain whackjobs.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 06:25:04 AM
Marian, my thoughts are with you all, also. What a horrible thing to have happen on such a good day.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| FarmGirl~K |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 05:24:10 AM
I read about this yesterday Marian & my thoughts went to you right away. Glad to hear that you are ok. But so sorry to hear this has happened. Its hard to imagine what people are thinking when they do these crazy things! Never makes sense. I will say a prayer for you & for those in your country. Take care! |
| dutchy |
Posted - May 01 2009 : 12:02:25 AM
* Latest update *
This has just been confirmed The man who did all this had died last night. He was among the critically wounded and he died,. After the operation he was on Intensive Care, guarded by police ofcourse.
In total there are now 6 people dead (including the man) and still 4 critically injured and in ICU, 8 are wounded but not critical.
The city where it happened is slowly awaking and trying to get back to "normal" whatever that may be. Many flowers are laid before the Palace and surrounding area's.
They are now talking about how Queen's day will be held in the future. Wether the Royals will ever be as open and approachable as they have been on a day like yesterday. IMO that is way to early, but that is the way the grinding machine works all over I guess.
I am still stunned. Stunned to think HOW this could have happened. Sad as well. Sad for the victims and their families, sad for our wonderful Royal Family. Sad for us as a Nation.
Thanks for the prayers, please keep them coming for the victims, their families, the Royals.
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 11:06:53 PM
Stunned is a good word for that tragedy. I am so sorry for you, your country and the victims and their families. MB
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:33:45 PM
Marian, I am so sorry for you and your country. Know that you all are in my prayers.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| C.W. |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 7:22:25 PM
That is so sad, especially on her birthday. I will definitely pray for them. What is the name of the Royal family? |
| Tn.Earthmama |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 3:51:41 PM
Marian, it's really sad that there are such people in this world. you and your fellow citizens are in my thoughts. Phyllis |
| Miss2Missus |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 3:30:28 PM
That's awful, im so sorry to hear that. I will definitely send a few good words up for you with my prayers.
Karen ^_^
http://apple-and-eve.blogspot.com/ |
| SuzieQ |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 3:13:33 PM
Marian, You and your country have Texas sized thoughts and prayers being sent to ya'll. |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 12:49:34 PM
Marian,
I absolutely detest the news so I had not seen or heard about it, but I am so so very very sorry! It is so sad that there are those that find a way to try and ruin the world for everyone. Thank heavens for those who try to save it!! Many many hugs are sent your way and thoughts and prayers for all!!
Hugz,
Talitha (Your Neighbor)
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| dutchy |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:28:43 AM
Little update:
It was his intention to attack the Royal Family. He is being accused of murder, (4 death) intent to murder (17 wounded) and attacking the Royal Family.
I have no idea what the sentence to this all might be. Hope life in prison.
It really is sad, I am still stunned and in tears.
Our Queen made a short statement on tv. You could see how sad and stunned she was. It is HER whole family that was/is under threat. Her children and their spouses, her sister and brother in law, their children and spouses. A bus load of Royals. Just think of how sad we all would have been had that person succeeded!! Our whole Royal Family would have been wounded, or maybe dead.
Our PM was abroad but flew back straight away and went to the town this all happened. He spoke with the people, the Family and reporters. GOOD for him, our country needs him.
CNN and many other stations around the world also report about this
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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| Lainey |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:24:01 AM
I hadn't heard this Marian, how terribly sad and shocking! Those that were hurt and/or killed, their loved ones, and the whole nation will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry to hear about this.
(((Hug)))
Farmgirl Sister #25
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| Annika |
Posted - Apr 30 2009 : 08:05:43 AM
Saying heartfelt prayers Marian. How terrible and scary. I wish I were there to give you a hug.
*HUGS* I'm so sorry that this awful thing has happened.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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