Silence and Support for Sandy Hook

Today, there are parents grieving over the loss of their children still unable to understand. Parents hugging their children a little tighter as they put them on the school bus. A small town still in shock that this was their small town that was now forever changed. And a whole nation (and world)  reeling and heartbroken over the 20 tiny lives lost and 6 educator lives lost. And the question still remains, Why??

We as bloggers, talk aimlessly about whatever comes to mind or what is going on in our lives. You read it, intrigued. We hope you learn something from our writing or enjoy what we are writing. And as with any platform you try to make a difference if you can.

That is why tomorrow, will be a blog silence. Silence for all those lives lost on Friday. Silence for everyone in that town coping with this tragic event.

So to bloggers and anyone else that wants to help out,

On Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence. We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.

 We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services.

Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:

"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic 

and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their

highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support

groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.

ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."

Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.

 We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way.

Thank you in advance for participating.

Love,
The Blog World

And want to say thanks to Neely, Michelle and Meg for putting this together.