tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post6533361912009429127..comments2024-03-28T14:26:13.608-07:00Comments on The Larson Lingo: Newtown : 1 Year Later {A Guest Post from a Sandy Hook Mom}mel @ the larson lingohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-51695796118408404682013-12-12T10:57:21.162-08:002013-12-12T10:57:21.162-08:00Beautifully written. I read Laura's blog befor...Beautifully written. I read Laura's blog before this tragedy happened. My heart ached as I read her family was there and then when I read about conspiracy theories I was outraged. I have never met Laura but her family, writing and outlook on life and parenting has always inspired me. I am glad she is sharing her life and story again. The evil will never win<br /> Laura your family and town are always in my thoughts and prayers but even more so as 12.14 approaches. Hugs from Michigan!Laneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16669122341071166943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-65622266683180921162013-12-05T23:21:42.885-08:002013-12-05T23:21:42.885-08:00What a beautiful post. This was a wonderful perspe...What a beautiful post. This was a wonderful perspective to get to read - one that we often don't have the opportunity to explore. Thank you for sharing. Always praying. The Gifted Gabberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117899958669372129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-61863082769220423122013-12-05T16:34:49.664-08:002013-12-05T16:34:49.664-08:00laura, my dear friend, i love you. and i know i t...laura, my dear friend, i love you. and i know i tell you that every time we chat, but i don't care. i whole heartedly adore and love you. thank you for writing this and for allowing us to mourn along side of you. may God continue to bless you, your sweet family, and the entire sandy hook community. always.amy jupinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950664598348845531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-17935009501254919042013-12-05T09:30:01.834-08:002013-12-05T09:30:01.834-08:00Just beautiful! I will forever be praying for you...Just beautiful! I will forever be praying for you and the town of Newton. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13897524133500794621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-77278278483572950362013-12-05T07:27:10.636-08:002013-12-05T07:27:10.636-08:00Not a day goes by, Laura, that I don't think o...Not a day goes by, Laura, that I don't think of your family. I pray for you and for those families who lost pieces of their hearts that day. I pray for God to keep his arms around Newtown and to help to start healing the open wounds. You're absolutely right when you say this was the work of the devil-- the only way to overcome the evil is to stop being afraid and spread all the love we have to give. <br /><br />I wonder if it would've been weird to hug you in the middle of Target when I saw you there on Tuesday? :) But seriously, if you need anything at all--we've got the prayers covered--please, please let me know. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00337055501227909755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-53705881758354298422013-12-05T05:39:23.841-08:002013-12-05T05:39:23.841-08:00Laura, I was so glad to see you back in blog land ...Laura, I was so glad to see you back in blog land in the last month or so. I read this with tears streaming down my face. I don't know you in person, but I feel like my heart knows your heart. I wish there was more that I could do. I have thought about you and your precious family and prayed for you over this last year. God has given you beautiful and courageous words to speak here. Also, what a blessing Mel has been for you. God is good, and evil will never win. Love to you all! xo, nicolle in texas {boyd's crazy mama}.Nicollehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02144472105892524890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-55805838769113718172013-12-05T00:19:53.289-08:002013-12-05T00:19:53.289-08:00Oh, that will make my friend Dana so very, very ha...Oh, that will make my friend Dana so very, very happy to hear this! She is a high school classmate of mine and is the artisan and lovely spirit behind sending you your necklace. Light and Love, Kristin Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071718537817896904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-33576094258740460762013-12-04T21:02:38.520-08:002013-12-04T21:02:38.520-08:00Thank you for sharing this story, Mel and Laura. I...Thank you for sharing this story, Mel and Laura. It is a beautiful story of hope borne from tragedy. As one who had a first grader also last year, it ripped my heart out. I also have a friend in Newtown who had a 1st grader. He lost 2 friends in his street and a wrestling buddy. My heart is so heavy with your loss. So many prayers for you all!<br />clatkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08327774552755006499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-48598919518498576672013-12-04T20:16:41.045-08:002013-12-04T20:16:41.045-08:00Thank you for sharing this Mel. Laura, this was b...Thank you for sharing this Mel. Laura, this was beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm so sorry it is a story of so much sadness. I love what you said about God being the main character in this story. Praying, praying, praying. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252639343325148245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-2261283504317060372013-12-04T19:31:07.726-08:002013-12-04T19:31:07.726-08:00THANK YOU MEL...for allowing me into your space an...THANK YOU MEL...for allowing me into your space and sharing...and for just being really awesome. You know, should we ever meet in real life...you will tower over me. I am a hobbit.<br /><br />I am so grateful for every single person and act of kindness.<br /><br />Keep the prayers coming and live each day grateful.<br />God Bless! And continue to shine!<br />xo<br />L<br />LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-25343470653851274002013-12-04T19:27:57.083-08:002013-12-04T19:27:57.083-08:00THE NECKLACE!!!! It is love around my neck....than...THE NECKLACE!!!! It is love around my neck....thank YOU..<br />and yes<br />love WILL always prevail because no darkness can ever cover the light of Christ!!!<br />Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-32460687800225129162013-12-04T19:25:50.462-08:002013-12-04T19:25:50.462-08:00I miss you too!!!!! My SHINE banner is hanging in ...I miss you too!!!!! My SHINE banner is hanging in my office...I mean, the kitchen!! xoxoLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-86613542123553445022013-12-04T18:43:32.915-08:002013-12-04T18:43:32.915-08:00I am in tears. Tears of sadness for all who contin...I am in tears. Tears of sadness for all who continue to grieve and tears of joy that out of tragedy, love will ALWAYS prevail. I have not forgotten and will hold quiet space especially on December 14, as 26 balloons are released. Thank you for sharing your light, Melissa. Proud to call you co-worker and friend and neighbor. Thank you, Laura, for letting us in and I am so very happy that the necklace brings solace. Love and prayers to you all and may God's light continue to shine for all.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071718537817896904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-45579474805850796672013-12-04T18:28:41.020-08:002013-12-04T18:28:41.020-08:00Love you, Laura. Mel, thanks for opening up your &...Love you, Laura. Mel, thanks for opening up your "home."rotner ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04443222451459562892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-90384333435384250162013-12-04T18:26:10.765-08:002013-12-04T18:26:10.765-08:00This is beautiful. I can't believe it has alre...This is beautiful. I can't believe it has already been a year and I can't even begin to imagine the pain those families continue to feel. Thank you so much for sharing Mel and Laura. Endless love and prayers for Newtown.Camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898831541430143546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-85757425506368628392013-12-04T18:11:05.263-08:002013-12-04T18:11:05.263-08:00Wow! This was such a heart warming post. Thank you...Wow! This was such a heart warming post. Thank you for sharing this with us. Prayers and Love to Newtown!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711312981902788081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-72937543528941227162013-12-04T18:01:31.508-08:002013-12-04T18:01:31.508-08:00Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute. I&#...Thank you so much for this beautiful tribute. I'm not a crier and am writing this through tears. If we can do something, let us know!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851779622446125614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-19817312215914130282013-12-04T18:01:01.415-08:002013-12-04T18:01:01.415-08:00Miss you Laura!!!Miss you Laura!!!Heather | Cookie Mondayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255881386676106402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-29079152691173918832013-12-04T17:57:07.506-08:002013-12-04T17:57:07.506-08:00Laura - thank you for your blog post. I miss you ...Laura - thank you for your blog post. I miss you on Instagram (love your wry sense of humor), and living in Connecticut with children myself, think of you in Newtown and hope you and your friends and family are well. All the best and thanks again (and to Mel too for all you've done for Newtown)!Melissa Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-10442965193684278072013-12-04T16:47:47.282-08:002013-12-04T16:47:47.282-08:00This is one of the most powerful posts I have ever...This is one of the most powerful posts I have ever read. Thank you so much Mel for sharing this with us!Mix and Match Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376029736474498758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-23467365439960771342013-12-04T16:39:04.411-08:002013-12-04T16:39:04.411-08:00Wow! What a beautiful post. Thank you so much fo...Wow! What a beautiful post. Thank you so much for sharing! Sending lots of prayers and love!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031552668759429301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-460311140317714777.post-71685525078608078042013-12-04T16:29:42.589-08:002013-12-04T16:29:42.589-08:00What a beautiful post. My heart aches for all the...What a beautiful post. My heart aches for all the Newtown families have been through and will continue to go through. Thank you for sharing Laura's words. L. Shannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914259399299759952noreply@blogger.com