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Across the Fence:  One of my students died.  |
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lamamama
True Blue Farmgirl
255 Posts
Melanie
CA
USA
255 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 09:10:52 AM
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Dearest Julie, I am so sorry to hear of this terrible, terrible tragedy. My prayers are heavenword for all........
May the Lord bless you & keep you, & give you strength during this difficult time. I'm sure you will be a great support to the family, & to your students.
Take heart......
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 10:42:51 AM
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I am praying for you and all those involved.
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Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. Proverbs 27:23 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
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summerbreeze
True Blue Farmgirl
277 Posts
Laura
WA
USA
277 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 11:20:59 AM
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So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura
You only live once,if you do it right once is enough. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 12:25:41 PM
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Ladies thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I felt your loving presence as my 8th graders came to class last period. It was emotional but good for all of us. I know they have grieved in other classes as well but we seem to have a special bond here in the art room. I cried and told them it was okay to cry and that today we would have a special day to remember daniel and that we wouldn't be doing what I had originally planned to do. we spent a few minutes remembering him and laughing and crying and then one of the "big tough boys" in the class suggested we have a group hug so we did. Everyone was silent for a moment and it was very peaceful. I cleared off an area of the room and we made a rememberance board for daniel. Some of them wrote poems some drew pictures and some just signed their names. Many asked about what funerals were like and I tried my best to explain to them what it would be like. It was VERY emotional and I sobbed like a baby after they left. When they left I happened to glance out the window and see all of them linked arm in arm walking across the parking lot. It was very touching and something I will always hold in my heart. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray for the family, especially his sister who is just 1 year older.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowartist.etsy.com
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simpler1773
True Blue Farmgirl
234 Posts
Ricki
Ashland
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 12:34:13 PM
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It sounds like you handled it very well (((hugs))) Continuing prayers.
~Ricki~
You can't pour anything out of an empty vessel, take care of yourself! |
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
649 Posts
missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
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MullersLaneFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
596 Posts
Rock Falls
IL
596 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 2:30:47 PM
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Julie,
I just saw the news and want to add my prayers. How are you and the students doing today???
Cyndi
Muller's Lane Farm http://www.mullerslanefarm.com
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
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Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 3:11:11 PM
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(((Julie)))
I am so sorry about the loss of one of your students. Sounds like you are a wonderful caring teacher and handled this situation very well today. My prayers are with Daniel's family and everyone at your school and community.
God Bless!!!
Shelle
http://janzenfamilyjournal.blogspot.com/ |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 4:19:21 PM
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So sorry to hear that. You, the family and the school will be in my prayers. I think just being there for the kids to talk to is your role, not necessarily having the right things to say. In times like this, there is great power in a hug.
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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FarmGirl~K
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Kelly
TX
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Feb 20 2007 : 9:37:21 PM
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| Julie...so sorry to hear about the loss of one of your students. I know it must have been hard to find the right words, but it sounds like you did just the right thing by letting the kids talk and get their feelings out. The board is a nice idea too. Nice to see them all coming together like that...all differences put aside. I don't know how you held it together until they left, I had a hard time just reading your post. We're here for you when you need us. My prayers are with you. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Feb 21 2007 : 06:05:47 AM
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Brought tears to my eyes girl! You are an awesome woman to let them go through what they needed to in your class. It's something they will treasure forever. Teaching children how to grieve is a powerful lesson. It's something they will carry with them forever, and be able to pass on to others. It's not a fun thing, but it is healthy and a life skill that is amazing we have the freedom of being open.
(((HUGS))) to you, I know you must be exhausted. Make sure you do something special for yourself when you get home.
My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46,47
www.beequilting.blogspot.com
http://beemoosie-picture-diary.blogspot.com/ |
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Across the Fence: One of my students died. |
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One of my students died.
