Sandy Hook Elementary School

**Updated to say that I now know this was written by someone named Cameo Smith**

I have no idea who wrote this; I received it via email today from my cousin.  I wish I knew who wrote it, because I would love to give them the credit for such a beautifully written piece.  My heart breaks for those families who lost such precious, innocent little ones.  I am comforted though by the thought that they are getting to meet my Pawpaw, and that he’s probably sticking his finger in their sandwiches or telling them how the booger bit his finger off right now. 

 

God please comfort those grieving from such horrible loss.  Amen.

  

Sandy Hook Elementary School Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 When 20 beautiful children stormed through Heaven's gate. Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. They were filled with such joy; they didn't know what to say. They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. "Where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. "This is heaven" declared a small boy. "We're spending Christmas at God's house". When what to their wondering eyes did appear, But Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near. He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same. Then He opened His arms and He called them by name. And in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring Those children all flew into the arms of their King. And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, One small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face. And as if He could read all the questions she had He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of Mom and Dad." Then He looked down on Earth, at the world far below He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe. Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land! May this country be delivered from the hands of fools "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools! " Then He and the children stood up without a sound. "Come now my children let me show you around. " Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran. All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, "In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT."