Thank you from Norway
07-27-2011, 12:27 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by GladGrams
Dearest Friends,
I want to express my gratitude for the many PMs I have received expressing love and support.
The entire nation is in mourning. There were office workers, passersby and others who were injured or killed at the Parliament offices.
There were people, kids, young adults, adults from every section of the country on that island enjoying the annual summer retreat.
These are NOT right wing fundamentalist (Hitler-type youth) as reported on one Internet site. They are young people who believe in democracy, peace and want to devote their lives to political science and public service.
I hope you have seen the dignified marches with people carrying roses to express sympathy as well as their firm belief in "Love of fellow man, Peace and Democracy" as our answer to such terrorism. A nation in grief whose people do not seek revenge is a rare thing in today's world. In a poll taken by one of the national newspaper 75% of the country continues to reject capitol punishment as the answer to violence.
The Norwegian children have devised their own website where they can share their feelings and talk about what ever they need to discuss through animation.
May I ask for prayer for everyone who has been impacted? There remain parents/families still waiting for word on their loved ones. It is not only the families of the victims who need our prayers, but also the police, rescue service personal and volunteers who all required trauma help. Some are feeling crushed under the aftermath of the burden of dealing with the horror.
I am so proud of my little nation. :thumbup:
I want to express my gratitude for the many PMs I have received expressing love and support.
The entire nation is in mourning. There were office workers, passersby and others who were injured or killed at the Parliament offices.
There were people, kids, young adults, adults from every section of the country on that island enjoying the annual summer retreat.
These are NOT right wing fundamentalist (Hitler-type youth) as reported on one Internet site. They are young people who believe in democracy, peace and want to devote their lives to political science and public service.
I hope you have seen the dignified marches with people carrying roses to express sympathy as well as their firm belief in "Love of fellow man, Peace and Democracy" as our answer to such terrorism. A nation in grief whose people do not seek revenge is a rare thing in today's world. In a poll taken by one of the national newspaper 75% of the country continues to reject capitol punishment as the answer to violence.
The Norwegian children have devised their own website where they can share their feelings and talk about what ever they need to discuss through animation.
May I ask for prayer for everyone who has been impacted? There remain parents/families still waiting for word on their loved ones. It is not only the families of the victims who need our prayers, but also the police, rescue service personal and volunteers who all required trauma help. Some are feeling crushed under the aftermath of the burden of dealing with the horror.
I am so proud of my little nation. :thumbup:
07-27-2011, 12:43 PM
#35
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Originally Posted by bodie358
We here in the US, can relate to what your country is going through (because of 9/11). My sympathy to you.
07-27-2011, 01:51 PM
#36
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I think the first reaction of many was "NORWAY??? How could such a thing happen in Norway?". The hearts of America are crying with you. Many prayers have been said for your country and your countrymen.
07-27-2011, 01:55 PM
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Dear GladGrams... I'm so sorry for the loss you and your countrymen feel. I, too, understand the loss having lost friends in the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 and, while I did not lose anyone on 9/11 I knew personally, like most Americans I felt a deep sense of emptiness. We will keep you and your countrymen in our prayers and thoughts as you slowly heal. It does take time and patience.... but healing does occur. It may not ever be complete healing as there are often scars left behind, just as in a physical wound... but there will be healing.
I know I speak for many, especially here in Oklahoma, when I say we will not forget...
I know I speak for many, especially here in Oklahoma, when I say we will not forget...
07-27-2011, 10:18 PM
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Prayers for all in your country, those killed and injured, but also, as you said, the police, ambulance people and all the responders working during this terrible time that will have to deal with the mayhem etched in their minds. God bless you and everyone anywhere that has to deal whit such things, but maybe on a smaller scale where it doesn't make the news. God bless all in these situations!
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