Newtown residents Claire Swanson, Kate Suba, Jaden Albrecht, Simran Chand and New London, Connecticut residents Rachel Pullen and her son Landon DeCecco, hold candles at a memorial for victims on the first Sunday following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 16, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. (Photo: Getty Images)
ABC News has the terrifying story of an unnamed six-year-old girl who survived Friday’s shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary by “playing dead.”
Of the students in her classroom, she was reportedly the only one to survive.
The family pastor, Jim Solomon, told ABC News:
She was the first student who ran out of the Sandy Hooks school, 6 and a half years old. She ran out of the building, covered in blood from head to toe, and the first words she said to her mom were, ‘Mommy, I’m okay, but all of my friends are dead.’
Somehow, in that moment, by God’s grace was able to act as if she was already deceased…Of those who were left in the classroom of first graders, she was the lone survivor…
She saw someone who she felt was angry, and somebody who she felt was very mad.
When asked how a 6-year-old was able to think in such an unbelievably horrifying situation, the pastor replied: “I think it’s impossible outside of divine intervention.”
Watch the entire interview, via ABC, below:
(H/T: Daily Mail)
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AmericanStrega
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:03pmI cannot understand why a parent would allow their child to go before cameras or microphones. Yes, this little girl has been through hell and lived. My problem? Why are her parents allowing the media to push her for her own tragedy? Are they looking for some profit here? I know I sound calloused, but for the love of Mike, let this child be. Her parents and/or clergy, should be taking care of this child and not making her a media sensation. Some on this site will call me nasty names for stating my opinion. I don’t care. Parents need to protect their children from the media. All they’re doing is making her relive her horror. Counsel her and help her without the media hype (her wellbeing is more important than the money they will recieve for her story).
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OniKaze
Dec. 17, 2012 at 4:59pmI agree…. This girl has been through enough… And although she will have to live with it the rest of her life, I hope that one day this will seem like a bad dream to her… Which will never happen, as long as adults keep placing this poor child in the media’s line of fire…
She has a lot to deal with… Adults do not need to put more on her plate..
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chris87654
Dec. 18, 2012 at 11:54amI agree. You sound calloused. This was a sort of miracle… I don’t understand how a little girl could play dead through the carnage. I don’t understand how she didn’t get hit by a single bullet. And I don’t understand how she could say what she did (Mommy, I’m okay, but all my friends are dead). They are keeping her name quiet which is fine, though it may come out. I hope the parents get over the “survivors guilt” which I can finally understand (I didn’t before).
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NHwinter
Dec. 17, 2012 at 10:21amTwas’ 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, 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 spa
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NHwinter
Dec. 17, 2012 at 10:39amexcitement 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.”
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biohazard23
Dec. 17, 2012 at 11:01amAw, man, now my computer screen is blurry again….
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swehes
Dec. 17, 2012 at 11:37amNHWINTER: reposting it on Facebook and putting you as the source.
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NHwinter
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:56pmI don’t know who wrote it, but it truly is beautiful and comforting.
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P8riot
Dec. 17, 2012 at 1:22pmthanks nhwinter
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momrules
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:20pmBeautiful………..thank you for posting this.
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June1
Dec. 18, 2012 at 6:44amThank you for this… Unbelievable.
Blessed be the name of the Lord! May hope triumph and despair be destroyed.
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pilgrim249
Dec. 17, 2012 at 10:12amThe Newtown massacre was the most wicked act of our generation, to target precious 6 year old children—my granddaughter is 6.
In a time when broken hearted weeping can be the only sane response, it is the height and depth of wickedness and hypocrisy for liberals to immediately use this tragedy as an open door to rant about guns and to lament the lack of mental health care.
This tragedy is not about guns or mental health, it is about pure evil; but you will not hear liberal voices raised against pure evil, because at almost every point, modern liberalism embraces pure evil, it kisses death.
From it’s defense of the abortion industry, to it’s agenda of forcing perverted propaganda on 5 year olds, to it’s refusal to allow the bright hope of God’s love to even be mentioned to America’s school children—modern liberalism almost always takes the opposite position from the Judeo-Christian foundations which made this nation the envy of the world. Modern liberalism teaches that good is evil and evil is good, it is the theology of hell.
Rather than teach children that they are the exalted creations of a loving God, modern liberalism force feeds children the lie that they are only animals, the product of random chance.
It is modern liberalism that steals hope and light and a sense of wonder from the hearts of children, and it is the lie of modern liberalism that creates soulless monsters like the Newtown killer.
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brother_ed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 11:05am@PILGRIM249
There is much truth in your words.
Satan uses half-truths in order to further his agenda.
When his lies don’t work, he appeals to our emotions.
He is the author of confusion.
We live in a world where charges of racism, bigotry, homophobia and misogyny are hurled in the face of anyone who dares dispute the lies with facts.
We live in a world where the exercise of our God given rights is under attack in the name of ‘fairness’.
These are indeed perilous times.
The only thing to do is to love God to the best of our ability, to raise our children up in the ways of righteousness, and to let our light so shine that it will be an ensign to the nations.
May God give us the strength to do so.
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June1
Dec. 18, 2012 at 6:48amEverything will eventually come to a head and it will all be turned upside down. But at least we know the Lord has the victory in the end, no. matter. what. It will seem as if all is destroyed, lost, defeated, but He will renew the face of the earth. The only thing we need to do is pray and cling to the cross.
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AllAmericanGirl22
Dec. 17, 2012 at 9:56amHorrible, God Bless this little girl and all the victim’s families. Thank God she is alive.
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moonsbreath
Dec. 17, 2012 at 9:21amI will not watch this video because ABC and other news outlets have hounded these families. Shame on The Blaze for giving them a platform.
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Baddoggy
Dec. 17, 2012 at 6:41amIncredible coimcident? This is incredible!
http://beforeitsnews.com/economics-and-politics/2012/12/2-mass-shootings-connected-to-libor-2447738.html
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momrules
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:27amThis is, as you said, incredible, BADDOGGY. I had never heard any of this but I do know that there were eye witness accounts of a second shooter in Colorado that were never followed up on, at least by the press.
I do not believe in coincidence.
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kickagrandma
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:56amMorning, BAD… Thanks for the post.
Years ago I asked JESUS to let me see as HE sees because I thought that would strengthen my prayer and spiritual life. WHOA, was that an eye-opener. (No pun intended). What HE sees in our world each day, none of us could bear which brings me to this point: GOD’s “kids” need to realize we are in the deepest spiritual battle of our lives. We can effect the outcome of this battle IF we are obedient to GOD, stay in HIS WORD, pray. Staying informed like you and others help us do is a component those who read only msm are missing. Thank you for your help! GOD BLESS AND PROTECT IN JESUS’ NAME, amen. Ephesians 6: esp. v 12.
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Stuck_in_CA
Dec. 17, 2012 at 6:15amLibor scandal grows as the fathers of two mass murderers were to testify
In the wake of the mass murders that took place in Newtown, Connecticut on Dec. 14, information on the shooter, and his family, is slowly being discovered by law enforcement other sources. One interesting connection to the tragedy that took place at the Sandy Hook school is that the father of Adam Lanza has a connection to the theater shootings that took place in Aurora earlier this year by James Holmes.
Both fathers of the shooters were allegedly expected to testify in the Libor scandal that rocked the banking world in June… http://www.examiner.com/article/libor-scandal-grows-as-the-fathers-of-two-mass-murderers-were-to-testify
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kickagrandma
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:50amThank you for that article! To other BLAZERS, please read it and pass it on to others. We are being manipulated and must stand against satan and his tools. PRAY. Ephesians 6: esp. v 12.
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ellietoo
Dec. 17, 2012 at 5:28amYes, I believe in a good God. I also believe there is another very evil presence on this earth. The bible teaches that the rule of this earth was usurped by an evil rebellious being. When the first man and woman gave the authority of this earth that was given to them by their creator to this evil rebellious creature the earth came under the rule of death and destruction. Mankind still has a choice who they will serve. The evil one has come to “steal, kill and destroy.” But God sent a savior to give people a chance to choose life. Those who reject that light stay in darkness and the evil one is glad to use them to do evil and then destroy. Yes, he delights in destroying children and anything innocent.
We don’t know why this child survived while the others did not. I do know that God is not the author of death. He had nothing to do with that mentally deranged kid’s desire to kill. He had nothing to do with the killer’s mother choosing to have weapons in the house with a sick teenager. No one in that home consulted God in any of their decisions. Yet, those who do not believe in God always point to something like this as proof of there being no God. If that were so we would be the saddest of creatures. Only destruction and death to look forward to? No wonder so many people are self centered, cruel and depressed.
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biohazard23
Dec. 17, 2012 at 3:59amGod bless…
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iampraying4u
Dec. 17, 2012 at 8:11amOne good thing came out of this all 20 kids are in heaven
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biohazard23
Dec. 17, 2012 at 11:04amYes, they are all angels now.
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Polarized America
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:42ami wish i could reach out more then my keyboard…
i can only say so much
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N37BU6
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:32amThis religion stuff cracks me up… 1 out of 16 kids survives, and it’s called a miracle?
So, 15 dead children aside, it’s miraculous… right. Got it. And being able to use common sense at a young age and play dead is “impossible” outside of divine intervention, despite the fact that it’s an automatic defense mechanism for many mammals, including humans. So much for individuality, free will, and critical thinking.
OK, then.
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Polarized America
Dec. 17, 2012 at 3:23amLets see 15 dead children and they say each child was shot between 3 & 7 times
ah lets just call it 5 times …15 times 5 bullets = 75 bullets ..ooops a few must have missed
make that 1 bullet each .. add 15 more = 90 bullets
so at 6 yrs old you say it’s ” common sense ” to freeze, of course we all know that at 6, geee they think about it all the time …o, did you miss the part about her being covered from head to toe with blood ?
Think what you like n37bu6,,,,,,,,but i say that child is Blessed
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Katydidnt
Dec. 17, 2012 at 8:06amThere were two mass killings of children in the Bible. The first time Pharoah ordered all of the male Hebrew children to be thrown in the Nile, but Moses escapes. The second time, Herod orders all of the children under 2 killed in the area around Bethlehem, but Jesus escapes. So yes, that child escaping is miraculous. She might be an important servant of His someday.
As for the other children they are now in heaven for all eternity. Our time on earth is so short as it is even if we live to a 100, in light of all eternity. As for the dead some of them through heroic self-sacrifice now have a greater glory in heaven than they would have attained otherwise. Those destined for heaven are now surrounded by a love beyond compare. Those whose actions deserve hell are being punished beyond our comprehension and for all eternity. It marvels my mind that you can look at how intricately nature is created and sustained and believe it all happened by chance. To me it takes more faith to be an atheist, than it does to be a Christian. From the simplest single cell organism to the farthest galaxy creation shows it was designed by a master engineer whose laws of physics are absolute from one end of the universe to the other. The building blocks of atoms are the same from one end of the universe to the other. Science is possible because the world makes sense.
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brother_ed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 9:20am@N37BU6
I understand your disbelief.
But, it is true; we see it as a miracle.
Religion is not so much a philosophy as it is a way of looking at things. It is not so much a ‘way’ of living as it is a ‘why’ of living.
When the reason and purpose of life is understood – when the belief in a ‘plan’ is realized, then individual events become viewed as parts of a larger objective.
This viewpoint seems to be foolishness to man, but makes perfect sense to those who truly seek to know God. Those who have an open mind and are willing to submit themselves to the Father, as a little child submits himself to his parents.
Faith is often compared to a seed – if you have a desire to know the truth and give room to this seed, by nourishing it with the word of God and through prayer and device, this seed will grow and eventually blossom, bringing forth the fruits of revelation and understanding.
Do not mock us for believing; try the experiment for yourself.
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brother_ed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 9:22am*service, not device.
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Daithi
Dec. 17, 2012 at 10:34amI’m with the OP on this one. A child playing dead is not evidence of divine intervention. What about all those other kids where God did not intervene? Why is saving this child even considered an act of blessing? After all, the children who died are taken to God and get to live for eternity in heaven. They don’t have to live a life of suffering on earth or risk damnation from the choices they make during their life. So was God actually punishing the girl that lived? If God exists then I doubt he intervenes. I can’t imagine a God that allows the killing of two dozen children and the “sparing” of one. It makes as much sense as a boxer thanking God for allowing him to beat the crap out of his opponent. I’m pretty sure rewards on earth aren’t done that way by God.
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brother_ed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 11:13am@DAITHI
Good questions, but my answer remains the same.
James 1:5 says:
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
The qualifier is to ask in faith, knowing you will get an answer and willing to accept that answer.
Somethings are harder to understand than others; much like Calculus compared to Algebra. But with time and effort, all things will become clear.
That is a promise.
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media-bias-steals-elections
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:18amHow many children go to bed tonight knowing they will see their parents in the morning because they know thugs are not going to break a window in and rape and pillage their homes, before the police arrive, because of the fear of criminals that they would not get away with it?
Americans invest heavily in crime prevention, don’t you think ignoring the results of that crime prevention that gun ownership fosters, is too much to ask? The numbers are clear, our fear is not?
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NoLongerNonPlussed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:14amPrayers are nice, but they are not enough!
If there is anyone in that town that knows that little girl and her family, please take them out to a shooting range, pay for their lessons, and help them all to learn how to properly use weapons. They should never fear a gun, they should own one and know how to use it to defend themselves. It’s probably the only thing that will help this little six year old girl successfully handle the thoughts that will always haunt her.
TEA
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JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Dec. 17, 2012 at 1:29amMy heart goes out to this little girl. May God help her through this traumatic ordeal in which she was caught up in. Poor baby, I will pray for her.
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Maxim Crux
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:37amTruly heartbreaking.
Unfortunately this generation may witness worse, like whole families killed or your whole towns murdered by an oppressive government that takes you God given right to defend yourself against them as well as the lone crazy person. It has happened with every government in recorded history. The odds are not in the favor of the people.
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Ditto Head
Dec. 17, 2012 at 1:44am@CRUX
Heartbreaking indeed.
And nice segue into your paranoid diatribe. The mother of the murderer had a similar mindset as you, and no doubt instilled her delusional paranoia into her very screwed up child.
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The-Monk
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:24amIf that doesn’t break your heart nothing will. : (
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brother_ed
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:40am@THE_MONK
I can think of few things sadder than this entire event.
Emotional stories like this are what makes it difficult to defend the 2nd amendment.
Satan may be evil and cold-hearted, but he knows how to use our emotions against us to drag us down into captivity.
After reading this story, I can understand the desire to do whatever it takes to ensure it never happens again.
We are going to have a tough time keeping our God given right to bear arms.
The media may never let this story die, as it is such a powerful tool for promoting their agenda.
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TSUNAMI_22
Dec. 17, 2012 at 1:40am@ The-Monk
If that doesn’t break your heart nothing will. : (
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I agree. Fortunately, she has youth on her side. They say that time heals all wounds. I hope this plays true for her and the families of the slain.
I keep thinking over and over about the story of the “two sets of footprints in the sand”. Right now, there’s only one set of footprints making very, very deep labored imprints in the sand.
The whole nation is being carried on God’s shoulders……..and yet Americans are still fighting to climb off. I just don’t get it.
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Mimsley
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:19amI picture this little girl and how terrified she must have been… and how brave. She is the age of my oldest grand daughter… I am speechless….God bless her…
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Fla.Patriot
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:11amWhat an incredible burden for this child to bear. Seen some pretty nasty **** in the service of my country, but even though you’re never actually prepared for it, I was at least there of my own accord. For one so young to have witnessed such a heinous act will surely scare her for life. Pray for this child
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everydaywoman
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:51am@Fla.Patriot
First off: Thank you for your service. Secondly: I agree. This girl had to be (and I’m sure, still is) in an absolute state of shock. I can’t imagine the horror she must have felt – or the horror, anxieties and panic yet to come as everything catches up with her. I believe God has a plan for everyone. Even for all those angels taken. I don’t believe he wanted this to happen but I do believe it’s obvious God has a plan for this precious angel that she has yet to live out here on earth. May God bless her and turn her tragedy into something beautiful as only He can do.
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loriann12
Dec. 17, 2012 at 7:53amI agree, this will scar her for life. Not that it compares, but I was abused at the age of 4-6 and it scarred me…can’t imagine what this would do. She is going to need lots of help and love. And contrary to whap people have written, it is NOT a natural instinct to play dead. The natural instinct is to run away screaming. That’s why it’s called “flight or fight” response. To stay means you intend to fight, not play dead to survive. God was holding her hand.
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Fla.Patriot
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:05amWhat a terrible burden this child has been shackled to. Those of us who have served in the military and seen mankind at our absolute worst knew that it could go sideways at any time. While we still were not fully prepared, we at least had a clue. This poor innocent child will carry these memories for the rest of her life. It’s hard enough dealing with carnage in a firefight as an adult, but this was the most hienous thing that I can think of for such a young mind to have to deal with. This little girl needs our prayers
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Guitar Master
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:04amzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From THE REPORTER
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No, the media isn’t going to “back off” of this story, they are milking it and stirring the pot to incite people, play on the public’s emotions in order to help institute ban on assault weapons. Let’s just say they are acting as proxies for the administration, which they have done since day one.
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sarahliquid
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:00amSmart girl! But I thought the guy was wearing a mask. Was this the second shooter they have dropped out of the stories?
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N37BU6
Dec. 17, 2012 at 2:40amI may have to watch it again, but was something said about the shooter’s face?
If you’re referring to the part where she said she felt the shooter was angry, or whatever it was, well… considering he was shooting everyone to death, I imagine she could have come to that conclusion without seeing his facial expression.
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banjarmon
Dec. 16, 2012 at 11:53pmIt is Time of the MEDIA To back OFF, and Let these families be!
Only God can heal their hearts!
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TruthTalker
Dec. 16, 2012 at 11:58pmI join Jesus and weep
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JP4JOY
Dec. 16, 2012 at 11:45pmBy GOD’s grace…
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spirited
Dec. 17, 2012 at 12:25amAmen
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