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Sunday, July 24, 2011

Sorrow

Sorrow is what I've been feeling since Friday when the first news of two tragic events came out. First there was a bombing of our government's headquarters- The streets of Oslo looked like they were in the middle of a country at war- unbelievable and shocking! Then a little while later the news of the shooting at Utøya where there was a youth camp going on. We watched the news horrified- how could this happen in Norway?  Our own safe country!  Saturday morning we woke up to the devastating news of the extreme high number of casualties at Utøya- It was almost impossible to believe! Saturday was spent in front of the TV crying- hoping they would find more survivors both at Utøya and in Oslo.  At the same time I was relieved when I found out Kristine's classmates who were at Utøya were all fine- and I was thankful that Kristine is in Texas,and was nowhere near Utøya, and our boys were at home.  It is hard to imagine the pain the parents of the kids that were killed feel, and the parents of those still missing- my heart bleeds for them, and many tears have been shed. It's raining today- I think the angels are crying as well.

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14 comments:

  1. I, too, have been feeling shock and sorrow for these horrible events. I'm so glad to know that you and your family are safe. I never thought anything like this could ever happen in such a beautiful and peaceful country as Norway. My prayers go out to your country.

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  2. It's just so hard to understand and wrap your mind around this tragic and horrible event. My thoughts and prayers go out to one and all. I am so very,very sorry.

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  3. So, so sad . My heart goes out to all those who are suffering x

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  4. Dear Anne Heidi, it’s all so sad and I feel so sorry for what has happened.
    I’m glad to hear your family and the friends of your kids are safe. Our hearts and thoughts are with the people in Norway. Take care!

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  5. I am so sorry too, and in shock that this has happened, Anne Heidi...my thoughts are with you and all people in your country, especially those who lost loved ones.

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  6. My heart and prayers are with you and your country, I am pleased your family is safe and my heart feels heavy for those who have lost family members.
    Michelle.

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  7. Prayers extended to all who have suffered tragic loss in this horrendous act of terrorism. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  8. So glad to hear you and your family our safe. A very sad time for your beautiful country.

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  9. So incredibly sad...sending you and your country lots and lots of good thoughts and prayers...I'm so glad your children are all safe.

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  10. glad to hear your friends are safe........such terrible news..........thinking of you.........

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  11. It was such a terrible tragedy - the world mourns with you and your country. The heart break of all those parents who lost their children that day - so sad. My deepest sympathy.

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  12. It was so shocking to hear of the terrible events. Norway has always seemed such a peaceful place to me. It is so hard to comprehend. My prayers are with all those who are suffering.

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  13. My heart goes out to you, your family, your country and all the beautiful people of Norway. I'm so glad that those closest to you were not there and out of harms way. Praying for healing for you all. XXOO!!!

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