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heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 10:48 AM
I was in the middle of a test at school when my husband called. He was at fire marshal school and the news came on. Apparently OUR CHILDRENS SCHOOL IS IN LOCK DOWN!!! They found ammunition for a 22 caliber in the high school. So I ditched my test and headed home. The twins are in Kindergarden. Thier teacher called and said I could come up to the school to get them. So I have them in my arms. My 5th and 8th grader are on the bus home, for the past hour and a half, and we live 2 minutes from the school. My Amanda is a freshman. They are not sure when they will dismiss High School since that is where the ammunition is and they haven't found the weapon yet. I feel sick.
LibbysMommy
10-31-2008, 10:49 AM
Oh my goodness, that is so scary!! I can't even imagine what you're feeling right now. Hugs and prayers for you and your kiddos!!
ZaCola3
10-31-2008, 10:51 AM
Lordy Day...Stay Calm hon...although I'm not really sure how that would work for me.
I will be thinking of you till your babies are home safe.
heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 10:51 AM
Sara and Bryan just got home. I am just waiting for Amanda.
mummytothree
10-31-2008, 10:57 AM
Aww hugs honey...I know it must be scary, but I know it's going to be alright!!! Keep us posted when your oldest gets home!!! Sending postivie thoughts your way!!!!
Paula
10-31-2008, 10:59 AM
OMGosh!! That is terrible.
heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 11:00 AM
http://www.wtnh.com/global/story.asp?s=9272780
This is the local news link with coverage.
crystalbird
10-31-2008, 11:01 AM
How scary! I hope she is able to come home soon!!!
BeccaBoo
10-31-2008, 11:02 AM
Oh that is scary!! I am so sorry you have to go through this! I know it is easier said than done, but try to remain calm and think positive! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!! Please, please let us know when all your kiddos have made it home safe!
digideb
10-31-2008, 11:06 AM
Oh ((((((HUGS)))))) sweetie!!! Praying for y'all right now!!! Praying that Amanda gets home soon & safe!
heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 11:13 AM
My kids are saying that they heard shots before the lockdown. My four year old says she was scared of getting shot because the announcement said that someone had a gun in the school. Still no Amanda.
Jenn Barrette
10-31-2008, 11:16 AM
I am so sorry you have to worry like this. Keep in mind that kids have great imaginations, thinking of you and hopeing you daughter comes home soon.
heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 11:20 AM
My 13 year old said that shots were heard. I texted my sister in law who is a teacher there, she said there definately were shots fired before the assistant principle found the ammunition on the floor.
Still no Amanda
Libby Pritchett
10-31-2008, 11:26 AM
Oh gosh! Heather! Praying right now. I hope Amanda gets home SOON.
pbumbaca
10-31-2008, 11:28 AM
Dang that is so scary! Hoping you have all your kiddos with you soon!
Kara
10-31-2008, 11:29 AM
Oh how scary!
BeccaBoo
10-31-2008, 11:30 AM
My 13 year old said that shots were heard. I texted my sister in law who is a teacher there, she said there definately were shots fired before the assistant principle found the ammunition on the floor.
Still no Amanda

Oh that just makes it scarier!! I hope Amanda gets home soon!! I am so sorry girl!
Nikki Epperson
10-31-2008, 11:30 AM
OMGosh! I'm so sorry! That is so scary!
Jenn Barrette
10-31-2008, 11:35 AM
Oh my goodness, hopeing your daughter comes home soon.
DawnMarch
10-31-2008, 11:37 AM
oh, I know that must be very scary, hon. We had a lock-down here at one point but it turned out to be a non-event. Hope Amanda gets home soon!!!
Joan
10-31-2008, 11:39 AM
Oh, wow, that is scary! It's insane our kids have to go through this kind of stuff. Sending good thoughts your way!
kscwgirl
10-31-2008, 11:44 AM
Oh no Heather. :( I hope Amanda is home soon.
Misty Cato
10-31-2008, 11:54 AM
I was going to say stay calm, but I know if it were me I'd be going nuts. Prayers for you daughter and strength and sanity for you. Hugs.
meems
10-31-2008, 11:58 AM
oh my gosh, how scary! i hope your daughter is home soon safe and sound.
heatherdumas
10-31-2008, 12:13 PM
Amanda is home. She is crying. They patted down EVERY student. They had to leave everything at school. But she is home safe. Thank you for sticking with me and praying for us.
BeccaBoo
10-31-2008, 12:14 PM
Oh thank goodness she is home! How traumatic for her though! Give her lots of love and hugs!!
sannajeannine
10-31-2008, 12:14 PM
Omgosh, how frightening!! I'll be praying that your oldest gets home safely too!!
jessica31876
10-31-2008, 12:15 PM
OMGosh that is very scary. We have had that more then once here. Only we didnt find out until well after the kids were home. Once I only found out because my son told me about it. Im sure everything will be fine but totally understand the panic. Do your kids have cells that they can text/call from? Or maybe a friend who they could use their phone? I know it is not allowed from a school but in these circumstances it is understandable
mummytothree
10-31-2008, 12:16 PM
So glad all your little chicks are home safe!!! Hung them tight and don't let go for a while today!!!

Extra hugs for your oldest and what a nightmare to have to go through!!!!
LibbysMommy
10-31-2008, 12:16 PM
Oh I am SO happy to hear that all the kids are home now, safe and sound!!
digideb
10-31-2008, 12:29 PM
Oh! I'm so glad she's home now! (((((HUGS)))))
meems
10-31-2008, 12:49 PM
oh what a huge relief! glad she is home!
my4boys
10-31-2008, 12:55 PM
I had a situation similar to this but not quite as scary...it could have been worse but thankfully everything was taken care of. I am sorry you are going through this, I kinda know how you feel and it is the scariest thing EVER!!! {{{HUGS}}}
kscwgirl
10-31-2008, 01:03 PM
I'm glad she's home!!!!
ditzyscrap
10-31-2008, 01:20 PM
OMG, that's so scary...for your children and for you! (((hugs))) Glad all of your kids are safe and in your arms, though!
Di-ahh
10-31-2008, 01:25 PM
So glad all are home safe. Poor things.
cindys732003
10-31-2008, 01:28 PM
Oh my gosh, how terrifying! Thank god your kids are safe.
Nikki Epperson
10-31-2008, 01:39 PM
Glad they are all home with you!
rach3975
10-31-2008, 01:47 PM
What a scary situation! I'm so glad they're all home safe with you now.
mturnidge
10-31-2008, 02:28 PM
Oh my goodness. What a terrifying ordeal! I am so glad to hear that all your kids are home safe with you now!
heatherdumas
11-04-2008, 06:38 PM
Here is a post script.
Last night on the news they said they arrested a 16 year old. My daughter has heard rumor as to who it was, and he hasn't been in school yet this week. But I got another call tonight from One Call Now, which is a service that the school uses to send bulk phone messages to the parents in case of emergency or dismissal.The message was from the Middle School this time. It stated that there was a threat found in vandalism in a rest room. The State Police were at the school again today and know who the student was who made the threat.
What is wrong with people?
iJenny
11-04-2008, 06:51 PM
Hey honey. I'm sorry all this happened. The second I read your original post my stomach just dropped. I was a senior in highschool when Columbine happened and I lived just 50 miles from Littleton so its all still very traumatic for me to think about.

I'm so glad your family had a happy ending. Hug your babies close. Your community will be in my prayers.
junebug
11-04-2008, 07:36 PM
i'm so glad your kids are alright! wow, what is the world coming to when kids can't even be safe at school anymore?
digideb
11-04-2008, 07:38 PM
Oh gosh! Heather, this is sickening! (((HUGS)))