tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post9060663257538347902..comments2024-01-23T03:32:36.109-05:00Comments on Montessori Mama: Today's Hero: Greg McKendryJennifer Howardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17852494826840027858noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-47945654441599060762008-08-14T11:10:00.000-04:002008-08-14T11:10:00.000-04:00Thank you to everyone who read this and posted or ...Thank you to everyone who read this and posted or didn't, a comment. I appreciate your words and thoughts.<BR/>PEACE<BR/>JenniferJennifer Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852494826840027858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-36325351083952812932008-08-11T22:01:00.000-04:002008-08-11T22:01:00.000-04:00Your's is one of my bookmarked Montessori/Mom/Craf...Your's is one of my bookmarked Montessori/Mom/Craft blogs that I check periodically. I was reading along, enjoying your idea for the concept books and beautiful cut paper artwork, when this post froze me in my seat and brought me to tears.<BR/><BR/>Having moved from Knoxville to Kansas City last year, I've spent a lot of time missing my hometown and, more recently, mourning the tragedy at TVUUC. Although I was never officially a member, this was the church I attended more than any other in town. <BR/><BR/>For me, your blog is a regular source of comfort and relief from the isolation of being in a new city with a young family, and I am so touched that it is also a source of love and hope for such a sad situation. Thank You!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898667214749665897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-63228787610014519422008-07-31T11:05:00.000-04:002008-07-31T11:05:00.000-04:00Hi, Jennifer! I just wanted to tell you that I've...Hi, Jennifer! I just wanted to tell you that I've nominated your blog for an award over at my blog. You were one of my first blog inspirations. Thanks for all your insight and encouragement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-39904014530905533702008-07-30T08:29:00.000-04:002008-07-30T08:29:00.000-04:00this church is not 10 minutes from our apartment i...this church is not 10 minutes from our apartment in knoxville. we just moved from there on the 19th of july.<BR/><BR/>he was a real hero. it's so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-35015861001662033702008-07-29T17:03:00.000-04:002008-07-29T17:03:00.000-04:00i too can't get it out of my mind. thank you for p...i too can't get it out of my mind. thank you for posting on it, i cannot seem to make the words come out . . .Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963444556825071244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-63979005513982241962008-07-29T15:05:00.000-04:002008-07-29T15:05:00.000-04:00I heard about this yesterday. It makes me sick. Gr...I heard about this yesterday. It makes me sick. Greg was truly a hero. So so sad these children have to live with this nightmare.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445577515545120299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-19051669021689599872008-07-29T09:19:00.000-04:002008-07-29T09:19:00.000-04:00Our former RE Director serves that church. It has...Our former RE Director serves that church. It has been a great shock to us all. I did receive this description of the vigil via email, which I pass along (I'm sure the writer would not mind, though I have omitted her name):<BR/><BR/>From someone in the Knoxville church to her brother in New England:<BR/><BR/> ... The candlelight vigil was amazing and heartfelt. The sky opened up into a huge rain storm as people were coming. But they kept coming and coming. As we walked to our neighboring Second Presbyterian Church, we looked over Kingston Pike, the road in front of both the churches. They were lined up for as far as I could see with their blinkers on to turn into all the church parking lots around to come join in the vigil.<BR/> <BR/> There was so much support, unity and caring from everywhere. Many different ministers spoke and Rev. William Sinkford, President of the UUA was wonderful sharing how Boston and the Boston area was holding vigils at the same time. There were tears and hugs often.<BR/><BR/> Then all the lights were dimmed and the candles were lit for the hurt and those who died. With all the candles shining, the children's cast of Annie walked out together and broke into the chorus of Annie's *Tommorrow,* holding hands their hands clutched together high. Bright sparkly kids' faces. All the candles went up over our heads and we swayed to the music as they sang, and we sang.<BR/><BR/> It's was nice to hear the words of *Tomorrow* at this vigil tonight.<BR/> <BR/> The sun will come out Tomorrow <BR/> Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow<BR/> There'll be sun!<BR/><BR/> Just thinking about Tomorrow<BR/> Clears away the cobwebs<BR/> And the sorrow, Til their's none!<BR/><BR/> When I'm stuck in a day that's gray and lonely<BR/> I just stick out my chin and grin, and say--<BR/><BR/> The sun will come out Tomorrow<BR/> So you gotta hang on 'Til tomorrow<BR/> Come with me<BR/> Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, tomorrow<BR/> You're always a day awayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-43467632560002563882008-07-28T17:21:00.000-04:002008-07-28T17:21:00.000-04:00I am so sorry about this. What a great man indeed...I am so sorry about this. What a great man indeed.Pecos Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953945367943890844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-66505973227264981272008-07-28T16:50:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:50:00.000-04:00Peace to his family and all those affected by this...Peace to his family and all those affected by this tragedy. He is a hero.MaryDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15434354694319077538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6535558816784279102.post-44404645393918986212008-07-28T16:13:00.000-04:002008-07-28T16:13:00.000-04:00sitting here crying. I had tried not to think abou...sitting here crying. I had tried not to think about this too much today. I was so sickened. But, I should think about this and honor this man. Thank you.amy turn sharp https://www.blogger.com/profile/02464390111666094856noreply@blogger.com