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Across the Fence:  A poem for Sandy Hook, my hometown  |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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 Posted - Dec 13 2013 : 09:53:33 AM
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Hi Farmgirls.
As you all know, tomorrow marks the one year anniversary of 12/14 and the tragedy in my town. In honor of my town, I penned a little poem and thought I'd share it with you all here.
“One Year”...by Nicole Christensen
I don’t need an anniversary to remember all that pain-
Every parent sometimes thinks, “What if…”, it can make you go insane.
The families lost so much...the grief they all must bear.
I pray each day that they can know how much we all do care.
Changes in our world, we really have to make.
Be more aware and come together; a step we have to take.
Newtown was always special, a community so dear.
It never should have happened; I can’t believe it’s been a year.
I don’t need an anniversary, they’re forever on my mind.
Twenty-six sweet, brave angels whispering,
“Remember to be kind.”
Love to all,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2013 : 10:04:42 AM
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Nicole! That's beautiful! You made me cry! There are no words, except to say that my heart, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you, sister! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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lovinRchickens
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kelly
Pipe Creek
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2013 : 11:32:44 AM
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Nicole, I agree you did outstanding on that poem. It does so break my heart still to think of that nightmare. Prayers for everyone in the area of Sandy Hook, especially the families so deeply impacted. May their little angels comfort them.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 13 2013 : 8:20:05 PM
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Nicole...so Lovely and Sweet!
Too horrific about the New Shooting today in your State.
It is just terrible. We just had the Anniversary a couple days
ago of The Mall Shooting in Portland, OR. A Mall that I love
to go to. Haven't gone there since.
Prayers Continue to go out To All The Families Impacted by these
Terrible Shootings.
Love and Hugs,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2013 : 05:08:40 AM
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Nicole-
Your poem is very dear! I don't need anniversary to remember. I pray for your community every day. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt words with us and I wish I was there to give you a hug!
Lori
God has promised strength for the day, rest for the labor, light for the way, grace for the trials, help from above, unfailing sympathy and undying love.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2013 : 08:04:41 AM
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Beautiful tribute, Nicole!
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2013 : 3:37:47 PM
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Nicole,
What a beautiful poem, and a wonderful way to remember the 26 angels who lost their lives.
Your community and those families are forever in my prayers, for as a mother of two school aged children, I can not imagine their pain.
Something truly MUST be done, to stop this from happening.
Thank you for sharing this, well done!
Hugs and blessings,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2013 : 8:57:38 PM
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Nicole that was so beautiful! I am keeping Sandy Hook in my Prayers!
Connie
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 1:57:44 PM
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Nicole,
That is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your heart. All of those families are in my prayers for peace, comfort and strength.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2013 : 3:45:38 PM
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Thanks, everybody. We're good. Newtown handled the day well. They really kept the media at bay and we got a huge snowstorm. Did anyone see on the news or on the internet anywhere the birdhouses hanging in a big tree as a tribute to the 26 fallen? Those were made by two Girl Scout troops - mine and another. Some were also made by teachers at Sandy Hook. The blue and white one in honor of Jack Pinto is the one dd and I made. The lady in charge will hang them up each year the day before the anniversary and take them back in after New Year's.
Farmgirl hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, January 2013
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A poem for Sandy Hook, my hometown
