OHbaby! Forums : preyer’s for rthe School https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 12:59:58 +0000 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:14:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16366 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : The song that keeps going through...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357722&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357722 Author: Paws
Subject: 16366
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 12:14am

The song that keeps going through my head is one by Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman, it's one that really is one thing that the family and friends can hang on too...

I've included a link to a youtube video that uses the song in case anyone just wants to hear the song itself...

With Hope

This is not at all how
We thought it was supposed to be
We had so many plans for you
We had so many dreams
And now you've gone away
And left us with the memories of your smile
And nothing we can say
And nothing we can do
Can take away the pain
The pain of losing you, but ...

We can cry with hope
We can say goodbye with hope
'Cause we know our goodbye is not the end, oh no
And we can grieve with hope
'Cause we believe with hope
(There's a place by God's grace)
There's a place where we'll see your face again
We'll see your face again

And never have I known
Anything so hard to understand
And never have I questioned more
The wisdom of God's plan
But through the cloud of tears
I see the Father's smile and say well done
And I imagine you
Where you wanted most to be
Seeing all your dreams come true
'Cause now you're home
And now you're free, and ...

We have this hope as an anchor
'Cause we believe that everything
God promised us is true, so ...

So we can cry with hope
And say goodbye with hope

We wait with hope
And we ache with hope
We hold on with hope
We let go with hope]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:14:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357722&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357722 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Its beautiful isn&#039;t it? But...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357720&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357720 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 16366
Posted: 17 April 2008 at 12:07am

Its beautiful isn't it?
But man, writing it i was in tears,especially the last part, that "brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand" always gets me ]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:07:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357720&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357720 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : So so sad. I go to Elim church...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357667&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357667 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 10:12pm

So so sad. I go to Elim church (in Chch tho)

That poem was lovely Kelly]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:12:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357667&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357667 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I spent the weekend in Turangi...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357513&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357513 Author: kabe
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:18pm

I spent the weekend in Turangi and can't believe this has happened. It was a beautiful day on Saturday, but shocking weather on Sunday.

What a moving poem caitlynsmygirl ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:18:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357513&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357513 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Thanks for sharing that poem.....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357511&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357511 Author: arohanui
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:12pm

Thanks for sharing that poem.. I can see why it's been going through your head.

Yeah I've been really emotional all day. I think it's great how the school is handling it though. It's a lot to come to terms with and process.

If anyone's interested, Life FM is doing an hour of talkback specifically about the tragedy - on air now (8pm onwards). You can listen online or click on the link for frequencies.

DH went to the school this morning to film for work, he said it was very somber and it made for a very hard day for him.

A mate of mine (who used to go to Elim) posted these song lyrics on his blog... very appropriate...



David Crowder Band - You Never Let Go

When clouds veil the sun, and disaster comes
Oh, my soul
When waters rise, and hope takes flight
Oh, my soul

Ever faithful, ever true
You I know
You never let go

When clouds brought rain, and disaster came
Oh, my soul
When waters rose, and hope had flown
Oh, my soul

Oh, my soul overflows
Oh, what love, oh, what love
Oh, my soul
Fills with hope
Perfect love that never lets go

In joy and pain
In sun and rain
You’re the same
Oh, You never let go]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:12:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357511&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357511 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Throughout the day , since hearing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357504&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357504 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:04pm

Throughout the day , since hearing of the tragedy , a particular poem has been going through my head, its one a lot of you probably know well, and i hope nobody minds if i put it in my post.
Its very easy , i know at a time like this to blame God and ask him why ,but as ive said, i know a few of the students from the school and as the poem regards God , i think its appropriate

A letter from God to all parents

I'll lend you for a little while
A child of mine God said
For you to love the while she lives
and mourn for when shes dead
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty two or three
But will you , till I call her back
Take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you
And shall her stay be brief
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace, for your grief
I can not promise she will stay
Since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught down here
I want this child to learn

I've searched the whole world over
In my quest for teachers true
And from the throngs that crowd lifes lanes
I have selected you
Now will you give her all your love
Nor think the labour vain
Nor hate me when i come to call
to take her back again ?

I fancied that i heard them say
"Dear lord thy will be done
For all the joy this child shall bring
The risk of grief we'll run
We'll shelter her with tenderness
we'll love her while we may
and for the happiness we've known ,
Forever grateful stay
But shall the angels call for her
much sooner than we planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
.........And try to understand "


May the victims rest in peace and their families and friends find comfort in their faith

Edited by caitlynsmygirl]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:04:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357504&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357504 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : wow it makes it all more real...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357503&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357503 Author: nictoddie
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:03pm

wow it makes it all more real when you see the pictures of the young people and teacher who have lost their lives in such and enormous tragedy, it reminds me of the cave creek disaster, and like someone else said there is just so much tragic things happening and it gets more and more these things do happen in NZ and it really does get worse by the day, certainly makes you treasure what you have ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:03:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357503&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357503 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : aimeejoy wrote:It is just so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357468&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357468 Author: 11111
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:28pm

Originally posted by aimeejoy aimeejoy wrote:

It is just so sad. I wish the media would just leave them alone now, we all know whats happened. We dont need to watch them greiving.

I totally agree, but I am watching cambell live and think really he is doing a pretty ok job and I think the school and families are allowing it if they were not the the media would have been told to get lost by now. again my heart goes out to all involved may their faith strengthen them at this time.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:28:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357468&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357468 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Its so weird seeing my buildings...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357459&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357459 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:16pm

Its so weird seeing my buildings (as in the school) that i see everyday, on tv

My heart goes out to teh families but also to the friends and students , quite a few of them who i know as patients at my work.....kids their age shouldnt have to deal with this magnitude of grief

one of the students came in today , and she just looked so shocked, I gave her a big hug and told her everyone was thinking of them

Edited by caitlynsmygirl]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:16:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357459&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357459 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : OMG you are so right Mel after...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357444&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357444 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 6:36pm

OMG you are so right Mel after seeing pics of them it is so real now. It is so sad as I know the area they were in. Me and my fmaily have all tramped that stream and that area and both my sisters have been at OPC there.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:36:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357444&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357444 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Yup, tell me about it, my mum&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357433&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357433 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 6:27pm

Yup, tell me about it, my mum's friend knows Natasha Bray's family , and one of our patients was amongst those who survived the tragedy ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:27:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357433&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357433 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : This made it all the more real...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357405&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357405 Author: .Mel
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 6:05pm

This made it all the more real for me...

The Students]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:05:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357405&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357405 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : our kids are up there and were...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357393&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357393 Author: lizzle
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 5:48pm

our kids are up there and were searching last night. they were supposed to be canyoning as well yesterday, but another school booked in ahead. those poor kids and parents. We prayed for them today]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:48:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357393&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357393 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : At the start of my 5th form...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357211&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357211 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 2:34pm

  

At the start of my 5th form in Napier there was a major bus accident where they lost 4 students and I think two teachers one of the students had just started her first year there. and one senior girl that is now paralegic and some others had very minor injuries. It is a real tragedy for the teachers, students and parents to go through

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357211&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357211 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : My heart and prayers go out to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357118&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357118 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 12:33pm

My heart and prayers go out to the school and the all the familiers affected by this tragedy. A lady in my nursing degree, her nephew was on that trip, this morning she was informed to say that he was one of the lucky ones, and then not long before our lecture at 8 she was told he had died. May we also remember the friends and family of the man up north who died on the horse trek.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:33:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357118&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357118 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Gosh April hasn&#039;t been a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357083&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357083 Author: .Mel
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 11:51am

Gosh April hasn't been a very good month for tragedies has it. I seem to have a permanent lump in my throat, from hearing about people missing, or dying. I don't think I can cope with much more of it to be honest. I just feel for all of the families. I feel very grateful that my 3 kids are safe.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:51:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357083&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357083 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Such a tragedy!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357046&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357046 Author: Neeks
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 11:22am

Such a tragedy!! ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:22:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357046&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357046 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : So very sad!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357005&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357005 Author: My3Sons
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 10:51am

So very sad!! 

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:51:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=357005&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#357005 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : It is incredibly sad for those...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356998&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356998 Author: Paws
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 10:48am

It is incredibly sad for those left behind... ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:48:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356998&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356998 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : ...IT IS SOOO SAD!! ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356965&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356965 Author: Roksana
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 10:04am

...IT IS SOOO SAD!!]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:04:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356965&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356965 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : What a tragedy, I feel so sad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356951&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356951 Author: caraMel
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 9:53am

What a tragedy, I feel so sad for all of those families affected by it. My thoughts and prayers are with them all.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:53:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356951&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356951 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : They are so in my thoughts today....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356934&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356934 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 9:36am

They are so in my thoughts today. I know that stream as I have tramped up it and OMG after hearing how fast it was flowing it is so sad.

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:36:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356934&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356934 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I can&#039;t believe it happened,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356926&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356926 Author: Lisha
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 9:26am

I can't believe it happened, as you don't hear about things like that happening here in NZ, but it's a reality that they do happen ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:26:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356926&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356926 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I have patients and friends siblings...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356889&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356889 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:53am

I have patients and friends siblings at that school , its just tragic.
My partner drove past the school on his way to work , he text to say its packed with police cars and news cars etc.
Very surreal, one of those things you never think will happen to people near you ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:53:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356889&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356889 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : It is just so sad. I wish the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356885&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356885 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:51am

It is just so sad. I wish the media would just leave them alone now, we all know whats happened. We dont need to watch them greiving.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:51:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356885&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356885 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Thoughts and prayers coming their...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356852&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356852 Author: Kels
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:18am

Thoughts and prayers coming their way! Very very sad

]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:18:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356852&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356852 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : My thoughts and prayers are with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356846&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356846 Author: emachan
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:13am

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this terrible tragedy! Life is so unfair sometimes. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:13:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356846&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356846 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I was watching the news for updates...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356845&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356845 Author: gemsmum
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 8:13am

I was watching the news for updates last night and it was the first thing I thought of this morning. Those poor kids - such a tragedy . Off to hug my kids again.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:13:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356845&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356845 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I&#039;ve been thinking about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356827&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356827 Author: arohanui
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:47am

I've been thinking about this all morning. Lots of tears and prayers for them And it's far too close to home ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:47:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356827&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356827 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I actually got out of bed early...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356824&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356824 Author: 11111
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:46am

I actually got out of bed early just to catch the news. And have spent the morning crying.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:46:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356824&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356824 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : Isn&#039;t it tragic Those poor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356823&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356823 Author: Jennz
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:43am

Isn't it tragic Those poor poor families- my heart so goes out to them ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:43:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356823&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356823 <![CDATA[preyer’s for rthe School : I just want to post a thread for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356822&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356822 Author: 11111
Subject: 16366
Posted: 16 April 2008 at 7:42am

I just want to post a thread for all those family friends' and staff of the school who have been affected by the tradgey at teh national park yesterday. My heart goes out to them ll it is so very sad. ]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:42:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16366&PID=356822&title=preyers-for-rthe-school#356822