The Sandy Hook Tragedy – Our Lives

Dear Sandy Hook students,

Hello sweethearts! I’m Shielly, a student at Westland Hialeah Senior High, near Miami, Florida. I know about the recent tragedy that occurred at your school and express my deepest condolences, but I don’t want to focus on the negative today. I want to let you know that one person does not define everyone else or the world.

Many of you may have been confused as to why this happened and have changed your views on life. But I don’t want you to think life or the world is bad place because life is beautiful and there are kind and sweet people in this world. For example, the teachers who put their lives first to save you are true heroes and prove that there are good people with big hearts and courage out there.

Don’t look at this as a frightening experience but as an opportunity to appreciate every little thing; when you hug your family and friends, when your favorite show is on, or when you smile as bright as the sun when you get a toy or game you wanted. These little things are what make your life wonderful. So please don’t think of the world a bad place because things may happen, but it makes you live life to the fullest. I really do hope I helped in any way possible and helped you feel some positivity. Remember that we’re all here for you all and doing everything possible to make sure this never happens again. So please enjoy your life and keep in mind you have so much ahead of you and have angels watching over you. So smile because you definitely deserve to.