Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart for your losses. As a mother, I cry with you though I cannot truly imagine the pain of losing a child to such a violent and tragic death.

The parents, students, and citizens of Littleton are in my prayers-- the students who survived without physical injuries, but emotional scars for a lifetime--those who are still recovering from their injuries--and the parents who still must send their children to school despite the overwhelming fear that you must feel.

I offer to you a poem that was kept on my dad's desk all of my life with the hope that it will bring some comfort to you, as it often has to me in times of trouble:

Don't Quit

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out:
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.

Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worse, that you must not quit.

Deb, Florida

People often don't know what to say to those who are grieving. Know that you are remembered in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheri, Washington
Guide for Marriage at the Mining Co.

Although it is impossible to lessen your sorrow, please know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very trying time in your lives. I hope the memories you have of your loved ones will be a source of comfort to you.

Holly West, CA

I am deeply sorry for your losses. While those who have never experienced such a tragedy may not know exactly what you are going through, you can be assured that the world is mourning with you. While you will surely never forget the pain you have endured through the loss of your loved ones, may you eventually find peace.

Heather
Mining Co. Guide to
Soap Operas and Fort Myers

My heart and prayers have been going out to the residents of Littleton Colorado since Tuesday. I'll continue to pray that all wounded children make remarkable recoveries, and that all wounded hearts are able to do the same. My love and prayers to all.

Ellie, Alberta, Canada
Ecotourism Guide at The MiningCo.com

Words do not come easily in times of horror. Please know that your grief and pain is felt deeply by people from around the world and we too, shall never forget.

God Bless

Eileen Missouri

As a teacher in St. Louis, I want you to know how much you are in the thoughts and prayers of my colleagues, family and students. Please, God, let some sense come of this horrible tragedy.

Miriam,South Carolina

My prayers are with you in this time of your deep sorrow. May our Loving Heavenly Father be very close to comfort and bless you. Just remember that our Loving Heavenly Father knows and cares and He will sustain you. God Bless You

Pam GA

May God comfort you and your families in this time of grief. May the Lord in His tender mercy embrace you with His healing touch. Rely daily on Him, the only true source of strength. Take heart in knowing that millions around the world are praying for all of you every day. "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." Isaiah 66:13

Mel, Texas

I heard on the radio about children who were killed, and how each one of them had so much promise. My deepest sympathy goes to all the families affected and to the community.

CRYSTAL/MICHIGAN

WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.

Larry and Mary Clough

We suffer at the shock of your losses and Pray for God to comfort and heal pain.

carrie/kentucky

my heart and prayers go out to all the parents and friends of these students and sports coach. look to god and he will help with healing

Krista Seils&family--WI

We would just like to say to all of you how so sorry we are that this happened in your town and in your school. We could not imagine what all of you have gone through in these past few days. I have children of my own in school and until now I thought they were safe, that any school was a safe environment for kids. Hopefully all the parents out there realize how important it is to really know their children, and possibly prevent any more tragedies. Again we are sending our deepest sympathys out to all of you! Live for today!Take nothing for granted!

Diane, Teacher, Florida

Several years ago, I too, was touched by such a tragedy. As a teacher, I experienced the horror of a child coming into a classroom and killing, There are no right words to say, especially now, because nothing makes sense. The feeling of emptiness seems to fill the soul and it seems that nothing can fill it. As I watched the memorial service today, I heard as Rev. Graham expressed from God's Word, He is the on that only can fill that void and empitness that you feel. In God's Word, He promises in Philippians, "And the PEACE of God that PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING shall keep your hearts AND MINDS through Christ Jesus. As I look back over the last nine years, I can truly say that God does what He promises, we have to trust Him. I pray for you each day that you will feel the presence of the Lord and I pray that others will come to trust Christ as their personal Saviour.

phyllis va.

to all the families my heartfelt sympathy to all and may the lord help them and watch over them in the coming days.again my condolences and hopefully this will never happen again.

Susan Missouri

Words cannot express the sympathy my heart feels for the family and friends in Littleton. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. My prayers for you all are that you are comforted and strengthened in a way that only God knows how. ..."let us love one another; for love is of God..." 1 John 4:7-8

Laura,North Carolina

My deepest sympathy to all of you that are suffering the pain and loss. My families prayers are with all of you.

Dawn Indiania

I have a 13 year old and my heart and prayers go out ot those families who have lost their children or who have children who were hurt in the shooting. God bless them and be with them to watch over them.

Linda/Missouri

Dear families of Littleton: My sincere sympathy to all of you. Words mean so little, when such a terrible tragedy has happened to your town and families. I work as a secretary at a middle school and know that there are so many mixed up kids amongst the good kids. Know that I am thinking of you each day!

Donna New York

I grieve with you over the senseless loss of your children. My heart and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time in your lives. The time we have with our children is borrowed. We all don't expect our children to be called back to God so soon and so suddenly,but it is my deepest hope you all get through this with God in your hearts. May God bless each and every one of you as you go through this time in your lives.

rita from oklahoma

I feel for your losses. I pray for your healing. Your angels have been brought back home to Heaven, to safety and peace. God Bless.

Mitch TN

The outrage and fury that this happen has almost overwhelmed me. How could the families not know SOMETHING was going wrong, and going on with these two children? May you all gain some tiny bit of peace in knowing that this event had shocked the world, brought so many families closer together, and taught many parents to keep a closer watch and to just listen to the children.

Terri - Louisiana

My sympathies and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow. As you well know, having your child die before you is the worst thing you will ever have to endure. The only advice I can offer you is to take it one minute at a time! Try to remember the special memories of your child and know that you can survive. May we see our angels in heaven one day! Again, my prayers are with you.

Karen, Florida

I wish there was something I could say or do to take away your pain. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. I watched Rachels Joy Scott's funeral yesterday with a box of tissues. These were fine young people killed, and they will be greatly missed by all of society.

Sandee from Virginia

I would like to send a special message to the parents of the boys who committed the shootings. You have lost your sons, you must live with the idea that the children that you loved could do this terrible thing, and you most of the world is for some reason blaiming you. I cannot imagine the pain you are going through. Please know that many people are thinking of you and praying for you. As a person who was teased mercilessly in High School I cannot condone what they did, but I do understand it.

VIVIAN, WEST VIRGINIA

My family and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for your love ones. As a mother of two,I can't imagine what sorrow you are enduring in this tragic times.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. GOD BLESS TO ALL!

Larry, Loveland, Colo

Love and Prayers goes out to each of the kids and the families that suffered the severe loss of a son or daughter in this horrable tradigty.. No amount of words can lessen the pain of the severe loss you feel... however my prayers goes out to each of you's that lost a child and the injured kids that are recovering and prayers of all of the Littleton school classmates that they heal in time.. My sweet heart that I love lost her son to a violent crime back in 1991 and I also feel the lose of a child.. It is very hard and no words can take away the pain of this.. Always know that God is right beside you's and knows what every one of you's are going through. I also hope this is a wake up call that will alow the parents and teachers to take back disaplin and control over the children so this will never happen again. My God be with each and every one of you's.

Paula Bush

It deeply sadens me to hear of your tragidy, School is suppose to be the safest place for your children to be. Its too bad there has to be so much violence in the world today. I feel so bad for all of the families of the victims, but I also feel bad for the parents of the two boys who did the shooting. I am sure they are in alot of pain too, it isnt easy to lose a child no matter what the circumstances. especially when your child goes bad, all we can do is raise them up the best way we know how and hope for the best. Nobody ever wants to think their child could ever do what those two young men did. Its too bad someone hadn't been able to stop them before they took 15 lives. God must have a plan for those,that didn't make it. Although we don't ever understand why he takes the good so young we just have to realize it must be part of his plan. I have two teenagers and I can only imagine what all of the families are going thru. I think it is wonderful the way the community has pulled together as one big Family, you have a real strong community. My mother always said the lord doesn't put more on us than we can handle. The wonderful thing we will all meet those young people again someday. They all have their mansions in the sky, And I for one am looking forward to meeting them. My prayers go out to all of the freinds and families, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Lisa Iowa

I have two daughters and can not imagine not seeing them again. I wept when this horrific tradegy unfolded on the news. I felt the children and their family's terror in my heart. My sincere condolences to everyone whom were affected by this horror. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. God will guide you through.

Daphne/Oklahoma

My condolences go out to all those in pain because of the loss of a loved one. For those of you who believe in God, Jesus Christ, we have some idea of the pain and suffering emotionally that our Heavenly FATHER went through when He gave his only-begotten son for us. And just as His son was brought back to life after 3 days, so, too, those of our loved ones will rise again, in a new world under Paradisaic surroundings when God makes ALL THINGS NEW (Luke 23:43, Rev. 21:1-5). Jesus told us not to marvel at the miraculous cures he did because there was a time coming when he will resurrect our loved ones back to life on earth when we can enjoy their companionship once again. He gave us previews of this event by resurrecting his good buddy Lazarus, the widow of Nain's son and the little 12 yr. old girl (John 5:28,29) So take courage. Remember the good times you enjoyed with your loved ones and strive to do what you can to be there when the resurrection takes place. (! John 17:3). My sincere grief

Darlene, Pennsylvania

Words seem so trivial at a time like this. I canot imagine the sorrow and grief the people of Littleton continue to bear. May they find solace in knowing that there are others who share in their sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of them..

Mary Lou - Florida

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry.

elaine/ New York

Having recently gone through the loss of my Mother I can feel your pain. This was a senseless happening. God will comfort you in this time of loss but the pain will never leave you. Just keep praying to God and he will make it easier to bare. My deepest sympathy could not relieve any loss you have had but know that others know what you are feeling.

Chuck Routhier, Massachusetts

We are saddened at your terrible loss. Our church has prayed for you at our last two services. Our prayers and sympathies are with you. May the peace of God that passes all understanding guard your heats and minds through Christ Jesus our Lord.

Karen North Carolina

Through your loss, we have all gained a lesson on the important things in life. May you find the peace and strength to get you through the tough days ahead.

Linda Michigan

words can never express how sorry I am for what has happened. My you feel the arms of God all around you.

Carrie Pennsylvania

As I come to school every day, ready to teach my students, I can't help but think of everyone at Columbine High. Know that I keep you in my prayers everyday and wish the world was a better place than it is.

Stephanie, Mississippi

My prayers are with you.

Maritza......VIRGINIA

With deepest sympathy I'm sending you my thoughts and prayers that God may grant your hearts the ability to heal and overcome this tragedy. Our family and church congregation are praying for you that God gives you the strength to go on. May God Bless and Keep you all safe!!!!

Brenda, Missouri

Dear Friends, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the pain. Just know that God is with each and every one of you in your community. He will lead us to a better way. My prayers and love are with you.

Orissa, New York

The past week has been personally very difficult as I view at a distance what is very real horror. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless.

Karen, Kentucky

I have not been able to get you out of my mind. I have prayed that God would strengthen you. I have a teenage daughter myself and I don't know what I would do if something happened to her. I know words are not adequate. But remember you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carrie, Michigan

Though we will never understand how deep or pain and anguish are, we must know that everything happens for a reason. The entire nation is greiving with you. This event has only given me more drive to homeschool my children. I'm so sorry this had to happen to anyone. I pray that God will be with all of you, and that someday there will be some sort of closure on this horrendous assault.

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