Saturday, December 15, 2012

"Difficult To Paint Today!"



"My Classroom Door"


Because of the horrific tragedy in Connecticut it is so difficult for me to paint!
I was an elementary and middle school teacher for thirty-five years.  "Sad" cannot even begin to describe  my painful and empty feelings.  My heart and my soul go out to the victims and their families. 

12 comments:

  1. Incredibly sad. Stunned. Shocked. We had all the same emotions yesterday. And the worst part? A newscaster whose daughter was present in a like situation said it would happen again, for we lack mental health programs in our schools and screenings. His daughter survived.

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  2. I couldn't do anything all day either. By the afternoon, my family came together to hold another and appreciate what we do have. Thanks for the honest post!

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    1. Thank you Kamela. So glad you wrote. You are so right. Enjoy your family every second.
      Michael

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  3. That is a happy door. Good to know your former profession...I admire the teachers! Hugs to you on this sad day.

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    1. Thank you Celeste!
      Yes, it is a happy door. Many, many happy days! Thanks for writing. Thanks also for appreciating teachers! And thanks so much for the hug! Hugs to you. To everyone.
      Michael

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  4. Michael, I couldn't agree more.
    Who, among us, does not know a beloved child of that tender age. So innocent, so pure....
    I'm lost for words......

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  5. Hi Mary,
    Thanks so much for commenting.
    Hang in there.
    I am still in shock.
    So sad.
    Michael

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  6. michael,
    I could not even think of the proper words.
    I did not know you were a teacher, my hats off to you.

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  7. Hi David!
    Someone said, "There are no words! Just feelings!"
    Thanks for the "Hats Off!"
    So very sad!
    Michael

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