Shooting in US - Virginia

[Jenn]

Ok, Thank the Good Lord above, that Steve is ok, my Aunt said she just received an email from him because, obviously the phone lines are jammed and he couldn't get through. She said he is VERY shaken up but ok.
However, I am sickened and sadened for those family who were not as fortunate as ours.
ALL are in our prayers and God be with those in mourning, those that are injured, those that have passed and God please help THIS WORLD!!

[IFjane]

Bat's thread: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=14789

I know many children (some I have taught) and parents who have children there. I also know some faculty so it has deeply affected us here in VA. Please keep everyone in your thoughts.

Why??? Not Why Virginia Tech, not why in Virginia....but just WHY????

[RoadRaven]

This is what Bat posted...

I live in VA and many of my friends children go to VA TECH, so the "biggest school shooting in US history" is hitting a little close to home. All I can think of is "what if my child was there?". It is just awful ... if you pray, please pray for the families/firends/faculity of the 30+ who died and the 20+ injured; if you don't pray, please remember them all in your positive thoughts. Thanks.

I am trying to work out what is happening via internet news sites now.

I ended up watching CNN this morning at home... I am stunned that some of you in some states had no idea, and yet it was all over the radio and TV down here, half a world away from you.

Still dumb-struck really. My thoughts are dwelling on my love for my own children (two of whom are doing tertiary study now) and how dreadful this would be if it was me and mine, and I feel soooo much for everyone involved...