For our New Zealand friends

[lenarenee]

I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you all. I don't know what else to say.

SMFers, please don't do anything but post your respects and condolences. Anything political or inappropriate shows up and I'll have this deleted.

 

[SaltedFig]

Condolences from here. We have heard it on our news. I am so sorry

 

[Saponificarian]

I am so sorry for sorry this happened in your land. Coming from a country currently experiencing this, I can only imagine the agony and helplessness you must feel. May you find healing and peace that surpasses all understanding. Please be safe.

 

[KiwiMoose]

Thank you all. It's just horrible to think that this sort of thing would happen here. We like to think of ourselves as being far removed from such acts. I sent a message to KiwiSoap who lives in the same city as the shootings. He is fine and safely tucked away indoors. Unfortunately many of you will remember the 2011 earthquakes in the same location which just devastated the region. Just horrible they are now enduring further crisis.

 

[szaza]

Oh my, what a shock! Be safe out there...

 

[KiwiMoose]

40 confirmed dead, and another 48 injured.

 

[KiwiSoap]

Thank you @KiwiMoose for checking in on me earlier and your kind words, and the kind sentiments of everyone else here. I'm a little lost for words. It was a horrific afternoon and terrifying not knowing the extent of the attacks. Tomorrow will be quite a different day to how this day began, we will remember those innocent people who lost their lives, but also our families, our friends, and the good people around us, and draw them closer. And make soap. Thank you all.

 

[shunt2011]

I just heard here. How terrible and sad.

 

[MarnieSoapien]

I was shocked and saddened to hear of the news this morning. I'm glad to hear that our NZ friends are safe. Sending lots of positivity your way. Stay safe.

 

[Marilyn Norgart]

such scary times!!! it just makes my heart hurt

 

[Dean]

40/48? Qué terrible! So sorry for the Kiwis. Shocked to see that this scourge has spread to peaceful NZ that I thought was tucked safely away down under.

 

[dibbles]

When these horrible events happen, words escape me - there are none. Except, I'm so sorry. The hearts of the world are with you.

 

[Sharon Patterson]

I am so very sorry for the horrible act that has occurred in your country. My condolences to the families of the victims.

 

[SunRiseArts]

So sad what happened, glad our soap friends are fine!

I am so sorry for sorry this happened in your land. Coming from a country currently experiencing this, I can only imagine the agony and helplessness you must feel. May you find healing and peace that surpasses all understanding. Please be safe.

Yes Sponificarian. Is so sad. I do know that at least 120 Christian people have been killed by alleged Fulani militant attacks since February in the Kaduna state of Nigeria, with the latest attacks on Monday resulting in the deaths of over 50 and the destruction of more than 140 homes. This is a travesty. Media is silent on this, but my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nigeria.

 

[Saponificarian]

Thank you Maria. It's been horrible. Totally horrible with the pervasive feeling of helplessness that almost overwhelms.

 

[Meena]

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40 confirmed dead, and another 48 injured.

That's a very beautiful "political cartoon" -- I believe that's what the term would be. My partner knows/knew Mr. Nabi (the man who sacrificed his life to save another's ) and two of his relatives here in Denver -- a sister and nephew.

 

[KiwiMoose]

That's a very beautiful "political cartoon" -- I believe that's what the term would be. My partner knows Mr. Nabi (the man who sacrificed his life to save another's ) and two of his relatives here in Denver

Wow! Small world!

 

[Meena]

Wow! Small world!

Indeed.