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The Shooting at Marysville Pilchuck - a Personal Post

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Gosh, it's been too long since I've written and I usually write about SEO and such but this week has brought a new topic to light... the school shooting at Marysville Pilchuck Highschool.

You see, I'm in Marysville; just about 5 minutes away. My Facebook blew up with the news since so many people I know live around here. People called me to find out what's happening because they know I stare at my computer screen all day.Marysville Shooting

Every day I pray for the safety of our kids, teachers, bus drivers, staff and faculty, not just for my kid's school but for schools all over America. I pray protection against acts of evil and those of natural disaster. I am convinced that God hears me and that it could have been much worse. 

A student with a grudge met with his friends and relatives in the cafeteria that morning and put a gun to the back of all their heads and pulled the trigger. That was his last day on earth and he took 2 more kids with him. 3 are still in the hospital with long recovery roads ahead of them. We live next to an Indian Tribe, the Tulalip, which was involved. There are about 5 major families to this tribe and 2 were involved in this shooting. The repercussions of this kid's bad decision will be felt forever, not just with his family but with the tribe and this community. 

I didn't feel this was a crazy-eyed psycho that walked into a place in order to take down whomever was there. This was a hurt, crushed kid that couldn't see past his anger and frustration. At 14 it's so hard to think that this too shall pass; it's not a forever kind of thing. We feel that one horrible day is all there is. Well, because of this feeling, it truly was for many in our community.

Marysville School ShootingAll over town are red and white ribbons (the school colors), balloons, love, support, pride. Several youth from our church were in that cafeteria, saw the shooting, had blood on their clothes. They are still trying to heal from the trauma they saw. So many knew the kids involved; just 14. Babies. So much life ahead of them. My own dear friend was a lunch lady in the cafeteria that day. She has talked about the police, the lock down, the search, the blood. It's healing to talk about it but yet so raw still and real. I have held people, cried with them, prayed with them and hugged them.

Our church held the vigil on Friday night and has opened it's doors all week to the hurting and the wounded for counseling and simply a place to not be alone. This isn't about gun control, it isn't about legislature, it isn't about bad parenting. It's about a bad decision. One bad decision. 

Don't ever let a bad decision be the last decision you make. Choose life, love and forgiveness. We forgive.

"Weep with those who weep; mourn with those that mourn." Romans 12:15

We are strong. We are resilient. We are MP

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Comments (16)

Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Beautifully stated, Tammy. So crushingly sad.

Oct 30, 2014 02:52 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to hear this and yes, your message is right on.  It is hard to see, but life gets better and this concept is hard for many kids to understand until they are older.

Oct 30, 2014 04:34 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

It really is Debbie Gartner so hard! I remember a time when I got dumped and thought this is the end of the world. Thank goodness I didn't do anything drastic about it.

Oct 30, 2014 04:36 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Tammy....I didn't realize that you were in Marysville.  Such a sad story.  Every time there is an incident like this I pray that it is the last - and that something can be learned from it to reach out to kids to prevent it from happening agaain.  You're right - many kids just can't see beyond what is happening right now.  

Oct 30, 2014 05:53 AM
Scott Gleason, CRS
Coldwell Banker Realty - Westfield, NJ
Westfield NJ New Homes Specialist

Hi Tammy - What a touching post!  It's very sad when you hear of someone - especially children - who don't see any other way to resolve a situation.

Oct 30, 2014 07:09 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Thank you for your words on this, Tammy.... Times like these I go somewhat numb and speechless while my heart aches for all of those concerned. 

Oct 30, 2014 08:22 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

I do to Christine Smith , I wish it was, I don't know the plan but we suffer when we can't see the big picture. I pray HE has it all covered.

Thanks Scott Gleason I agree.. it is very hard. IT's touching to know that one kid that is in recovery has already tweeted that he forgives.

It has been a hard week around here Rene Fabre but we are coping one day at a time.

Oct 30, 2014 11:11 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

I am so sorry it had to happen anywhere but especially so close and personal.  Feel free to post or reach out for as long as you need to feel better.  

You have friends and family here in the Rain and I for one will take your call most anytime you want to talk.  

Oct 30, 2014 12:42 PM
Rich Cederberg
eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM
eXp Realty Agent Albuquerque

Horrible. Just horrible. I'm sorry that this happened anywhere. but I'm especially sorry that this happened in your neighborhood. I'm praying for healing for everyone involved. When something like this happens, we are all victims. 

Oct 30, 2014 02:03 PM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Tammy Emineth just too sad and so close  to you! 

Very well summarized - "Choose life, love and forgiveness. We forgive."

Oct 30, 2014 04:05 PM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Thank you so much Kevin! That's so kind... the world needs more kindness

Thanks Rich, It is difficult but we are coming together

Praful, thank you.... :)

Oct 30, 2014 11:18 PM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Tammy, the teenage brain, disappointment/frustration and guns are a receipe for bad things.  So sad.  I will be in Marysville for an inspection this morning.

Oct 31, 2014 12:04 AM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

Prayers for the family and the community.

Oct 31, 2014 12:24 AM
Peggy Wester
Realty Executives Integrity - Grafton, WI
Real Estate Agent Ozaukee & Washington County

Decided it's about time I get back on ActiveRain, and this is one of the first posts I read. I hadn't heard anything in the news about this. So very, very sorry, Tammy. I cannot even imagine. My thoughts and my prayers are with everyone in your community.

Apr 11, 2015 05:25 AM
Tammy Emineth
Personal SEO - Website SEO and Real Estate Marketing - Frenchtown, MT
Content Marketer, SEO Teacher, Website Fixer

Thanks Peggy Wester - it is still really hard around here for the tribes. Lots of anger but we are all healing.

Apr 15, 2015 03:58 AM