Something wonderful happened at my blog.
What, Robin? What? Were you Freshly Pressed again?
No.
Did Santa deliver dozens of new followers?
No.
Did your blog land you a book deal?
No.
For crying out loud, Robin. What happened?
Something much better than any of the things you guessed.
My blog has had hundreds of hits from people looking for Sandy Hook Elementary School’s address after I posted it here on Friday. It is a small indication of how many tens of thousand looked for the address elsewhere. Our friend Oma reminds us to think of the police, firefighters, and paramedics here and gives us links to how to contact them. Let’s not forget the teachers and staff of the school either.
It warms my heart that people from around the world want/need to express words of sorrow or comfort to the Sandy Hook community at a time when adequate words are hard to find.
It helps restore my faith in humanity. The world cares. One madman can’t change that.
Broken Hearts – Facebook Cover Tribute (Photo credit: Daniel M. Reck)
Related articles
- Want to Send a Card to Sandy Hook Elementary School? (robincoyle.wordpress.com)
Robin Coyle 
I live just 15 miles from Sandy Hook. Obviously, everything here has been so locally focused, but I’m just now looking at my email inbox and seeing how many posts have been written about Sandy Hook from bloggers I follow. As I was just typing this comment, my phone rang with a “robo call” from the mayor of the town of Stratford, where I live, alerting us to the crush of traffic anticipated for hero teacher Victoria Soto’s services tomorrow. From a local perspective, I can tell you that this national and global support and love is both astounding and comforting.
Oh gosh . . . you gave me goosebumps. I continue to get hundreds of hits here by people looking for the address. We care, we are crying with you, we are in pain. We all want to say, “We are so sorry.” Thanks for letting us know what is happening in your world.
Reblogged this on coolone160.
The world will always care. And, thank God, those who care will always outnumber the madmen.
The experience has us reeling, but I like the the resolve to never let anything like this happen again has brought us together.
Good work, Robin. God bless.
God Bless Newtown.
Thanks for the address. My kids want to send some cards. This whole situation is heartbreaking, but I love the outpouring of support and sympathy and help, too. The bad guys can’t beat us, right?
It feels like this is the last straw and the world won’t take anymore senseless violence. I can hear everyone saying, “ENOUGH.”
Robin,
This is wonderful. You’re good people, my friend.
Le Clown
I wish there was more we could do.
So many people have been touched by this tragedy, near and far. For me it feels far, but it was via your first post I came to hear of it, so much better and more personal than via news media. That makes a difference.
Thanks Ella Dee. The news stopped the world in our tracks. Now we sort out how to prevent future violence.
I was so sad when I heard this. I’m still sad.
I never liked John Howard (Australia’s Prime Minister), but after the Port Arthur shootings … he got rid of the guns. He spent big money to do it, but he got rid of them. A 2 month waiting period to own a gun, you need a legitimate reason to own a gun, complete back-ground checks, visual inspection of the gun safe where the gun will be housed, and no automatic weapons.
I feel sad for victims, I feel sad for their families, I feel sad for a country who will sit back without taking action … again … but mostly … I’m just sad
We can learn from Mr. Howard. Something must be done. NOW. I hope that something good comes from this tragedy . . . like keeping guns out of the hands of madmen.
Please just get the guns away from these maniacs. I can’t believe anyone argue against this bleedingly obvious connection.
How did this unsound 20-year-old have the money to buy a gun, pass a background check, and no one not notice he was capable of this? How? Damn it. How?
Wonderful, Robin. I also just put a link to your page with the address in my latest post.
Yes, I saw that. Thank you.
I ditto the other commenters. 🙂
Thanks Carrie.
Very cool thing you did. It will make a difference. Gold star in your crown ( did any old relatives ever say that to you when you did something really really good?)
My mom says “feather in your cap.” Kinda the same thing, right?
Pretty much – It’s “There will be gold stars in your crown once you get to Heaven.” Rewards for doing acts of kindness here – preferably without being asked or noticed.
We used “feather in your cap” like something added up/a credit in your favor like on a resume during this life. Isn’t usage interesting?
You did a great thing here Robin.
I wish I could do more.
It was so good of you, Robin. You have a good heart. It makes me proud to know people like you.
And I am proud to you people like you.
I feel the same way!
Thank you for your inspiration, Robin!
The poor souls of Sandy Hook are who should be thanked, but thank you.
The law enforcement, paramedics, charities, families and school staff, no doubt!
I want to give the state of Connecticut a hug.