I wasn’t going to blog about the tragedy that has rocked us all - there’s been so much sadness bombarding us every day since last Friday, I didn’t want to add to it. But I just saw a post on Facebook that really tugged at my heartstrings, and I wanted to share it with you.
Six year old redhead Catherine Hubbard wanted to open an animal shelter when she grew up. Her parents have requested that people who would like to honour Catherine make a donation to The Animal Center in Newtown, CT. It won’t help Catherine’s parents overcome their immense grief, but maybe it will help a little bit for them to see that people want to help make Catherine’s dream to help animals in need come true. It’s a beautiful tribute to a sweet little girl who had a heart full of love for our furry friends.
If you’d like to make a donation in Catherine’s memory, click here.
Oh Kelly what a wonderful way to contribute! I can't hardly talk about it. It truly rocked me as I have a baby that same age as all those sweet angels. It took everything I had not to go get her from school. I can't begin to imagine the depth of grief and despair those parents are feeling and I pray to God I never have to. Your post was sweet and beautiful and I think Snoopy has it right. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful way for someone, like me, so far from this horrendous occurence to honour at least one of those little angels. Thank you for this perfectly timed blog post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about Catherine's memorial fund for animals, I hadn't heard of it. I've had to try and stop reading or watching about this tragedy as it is more horrible than words can express. Makes you realize how precious life truly is.
ReplyDeleteIt is heartbreaking. I was going to go to Anne Marie Murphy's (one of the teacher aides that was killed) burial yesterday. She was buried in our town and the town supervisor asked everyone in town to come to stand along the funeral route in support. I didn't go because my daughter was home sick and I knew that I would be an emotional mess afterwards if I went. I didn't want my girl to see that.
ReplyDeleteI'm feel bad that I've been such a cruddy blog friend! I wish you a wonderful holiday, Kelly! Hugs, Gayle