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Monday, December 17, 2012

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday No.144

Here we are, just one week away from Christmas, are you ready? I'm sure not, so I better get it going this last week. I will say, I really didn't want to have a party this week. With what has happened at the Sandy Hook school on Friday, a linky party, was far from what I want to do today. I am sure you are all just as heart broken as I am over this tragedy. As a mother of two young teachers, this has really hit home. Both of my daughters are just starting their teaching careers, and they both work with young children (K5-3rd grade). The young 27 year old teacher, that made sure that her students were hidden from the shooter, and died while saving them, oh my, these children are so blessed that she was there for them. Let's all continue praying for all the families that have lost loved ones. The lost of these twenty children, is by far, more than any of us can understand. I do know, that our God is with the families of these little ones, and will always be there for them. Also, we need to pray for all the people that were there at the school, they are all, forever changed. Thank you for coming by today, and now, let's see some wonderful features, from last weeks party.
                                      Blessings,
                                         Linda

                          Susan @Oh My! Creative

                           Lynn @The Vintage Nest

                              Joy @A Vintage Green

                            Heather @Our Life in a Click

                         Rondell @Something Nice and Pretty
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43 comments:

  1. With A BlastDecember 17, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Thank you for hosting - have a lovely week :-)

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  2. Blue Creek HomeDecember 17, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    No matter how we may try, sense just cannot be made of the senseless deaths of those precious children and staff.
    I cannot imagine the pain that these families are suffering. Prayer is all we have to offer, but what a powerful offering it is.
    You are a most hospitable hostess!!!
    Rhonda

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  3. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    The world was forever changed on Friday morning - the grief will never " quite " go away with this one -
    Big hugs - to you and your daughters as they enter this most noble of professions..........
    Thanks so much for hosting admist all of this - when we so desperately need
    a little normalcy in our days.
    xxx

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  4. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 17, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Blessings on your sweet daughters for their dedication to teaching the little ones. Have a blessed week, Linda!

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  5. MaryDecember 17, 2012 at 12:48 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with all too! Bless your daughters for their vocation. It is so hard to carry on with all the suffering going on. Thank you for hosting.

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  6. StephanieDecember 17, 2012 at 12:53 PM

    Bless your sweet daughters! Thank you for hosting and have a joyful week!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  7. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideDecember 17, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  8. SueDecember 17, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Linda, Your insight and thoughtfulness re: last week's incident are duly noted. Our prayers and thoughts go out to the families of the innocent victims. Thank you for hosting in light of it all. We need some normalcy in these crazy times.
    Our son's girlfriend is a public school teacher in a "not so good" district here in Dayton. She related that while there is a security guard on the premises, he does not holster a weapon. The grounds are not gated and visitors are buzzed in, sight unseen. On top of this are students who toss chairs at teachers in the classroom and have knock down, drag out fights with their classmates. These are 4th and 5th graders!!! I never saw this type of violence when I was growing up or working as a substitute teacher in the 80's. It is all a very scary situation that many educators are in these days.

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  9. Joy@aVintageGreenDecember 17, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Hi Linda; thank you for featuring my Joy Mantel this week. A sweet surprise.

    And thank you for hosting this week as well.

    And thank you for writing so clearly about the loss of the tragedy of the senseless loss of such little children and their teachers, principal and psychologist. A horror and great sadness. Prayers.

    Joy

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  10. Confessions of a Plate AddictDecember 17, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    As a retired teacher, I can't help but put myself in that place...so hard! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  11. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageDecember 17, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    My thoughts and prayers are with everyone touched by this tragedy.

    Tuula

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  12. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I am happy to be linking here this week, thanks so much for this wonderful party. Happy Monday & Happy Holidays!{Hugs}
    alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com

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  13. Maureen WyattDecember 17, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    I'm so glad you decided to go ahead with your party this week. We need to see all the pretty and joyous things we can at this terrible time.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Linda, I am thrilled to be featured this week. Thank you for this honor! And I am so happy you decided to have the linky party. Simple things like this give us hope and joy and we need that so badly right now. Bless your heart...xxo Lynn

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 17, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Linda, I have two grandchildren in first grade. My heart is breaking over the loss of those innocent children and for the women that lost their lives trying to stop the shooter.

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  16. Artsy VaVaDecember 17, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party! Merry Christmas!

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  17. Susan @ Oh My! CreativeDecember 17, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    Linda, I so appreciate you featuring My Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees - may your holidays be Merry and Bright!

    It is sad to say that this is a very difficult time...

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  18. Cottage and BroomeDecember 17, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    We are all sadden by the losses at Sandy Hook. I can hardly look and young children with out crying.. Thanks you so much for hosting, Laura

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  19. AnneDecember 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I continue to keep all who's lives were cut so short in my prayers.And I will never forget them.Even though I did not know them they will always remain in my heart.
    But we have to go on living and am glad to see some pretty so thank you for hosting and for sharing.
    xx
    Anne

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 17, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Thank you for hosting yet, another great party at, Nifty Thrifty Tuesday. Wishing you and yours a blessed C'mas.
    FABBY

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  21. Something Nice and PrettyDecember 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    You sure put a smile on my face this evening Linda, I sure needed it, I posted about it just a little while ago. My granddaughter's school was in lockdown today...they are fine and they caught the "crazy" before he got to near the school.
    Thank you for your post, I think this has tragedy has devastated everyone but I think all we can do is pray for everyone that was touched by this madman!

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  22. GailDecember 17, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with those precious babies,their families and the heros. I can't even watch the news because I get so upset. Thanks for hosting Linda.

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  23. KarenaDecember 17, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Dear Linda, it has been such a soul searching week. The little angels are protected in heaven and now we must protect our children here!

    Love & Hugs,
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    $75 NOVICA Giveaway

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  24. KarenaDecember 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    PS Linda, The Linky Tool was not accepting my blog as a valid website when I tried to post to your Party!

    Love & Hugs,
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    $75 NOVICA Giveaway

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  25. must love junkDecember 17, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I agree, nothing seems quite right after the tragedy that has just happened. Still, thank you for hosting.
    Susan

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  26. PamelaDecember 17, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Thank you for hosting LInda! Your party is a great diversion.

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  27. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 17, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Yes Linda, it is a hearwrenching tragedy. My prayers go out for all of them! Thanks for hosting. Some really great features.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Rob HuntDecember 17, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for hosting today Linda. Its been a very sad several days. Prayers.
    Rob

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  29. Pam KesslerDecember 17, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you for hosting. Lots of great features.

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  30. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 17, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature! It really made my day!!

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  31. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorDecember 17, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Hi, Linda. I understand your reluctance to party this week. Such a needless tragedy.

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  32. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinDecember 17, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    Thank you for hosting! I debated whether or not to post my party today, but I felt that I must continue on and not give place to fear and sadness. Fantastic features. Wishing you a pretty week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  33. Stan and Jody GabaraDecember 17, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Prayers go out to everyone from the tragedy.

    Jody

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  34. Crystelle BoutiqueDecember 18, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Thank you! You throw fun parties... :)

    hugs x
    Crystelle

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  35. andrea@townandprairieDecember 18, 2012 at 4:51 AM

    Sad...teaching has become a battleground for all of us. I cannot get the children and teacher out of my mind. I did not want to go to school yesterday. Did not want to send a sub to take my place, either.

    I've tried linking up but my computer internet connection keeps throwing me out! I will keep on keepin' on!

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  36. Mindi@MyLove2CreateDecember 18, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks for the party, have a Merry Christmas!

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  37. Kim @ French Country AntiquesDecember 18, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Linda. I am a former elementary school teacher and I am heartbroken. Prayers to all those involved in this tragedy and to all our teachers/students.

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  38. Yvonne @ StoneGableDecember 18, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    There are so so many wonderful and creative posts this week. I'm sharing a very easy way to make a live wreath!
    Thanks for hosting!!!

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  39. Katie MansfieldDecember 18, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Thank you for hosting.I love the features.
    Have a great week.

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  40. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 18, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Linda!

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  42. Becca BertottiDecember 19, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    I know ... so hard to wrap our heads around. Coming from a family of female teachers, I can understand your concern, but I'm sure your daughters will be just fine! Thanks so much for hosting ... have a Merry Christmas.

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