Fern Michonski / Fern’s Music
Pre-School Music Education Expert: The Children’s Advocate for Love and Kindness, Inspiring Creativity and Joy.
December 21, 2012—Newtown, CT 
Last Friday, December 14th, 2012, my heart broke, along with everyone else’s in the world upon hearing of the shooting at Sandy Brook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. As a teacher, a Mom and a resident of Connecticut, I wanted to reach out. I wanted to express my deep sadness and concern for every one of the victims and their families. However, I could not find the right words. I have come to the conclusion there are no words that can convey my deep sorrow and heavy heart. I want the people of Newtown to know I am thinking of you all. I am praying for you and my heart pours out to you.
A couple of months ago, on October 3, 2012, I wrote a blog about our song “A Ribbon of Stars.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGmb4YXtflo I wrote the music and my friend Cheryl Elizabeth Waddell wrote the lyrics. It is the 8th track on my CD, “Angels Are Out With You Today.” In the blog I explained why I created that song. I wrote it in memory of my friends’ loved ones who died in an act of domestic violence and to everyone out there who has lost a child or family member. I have been touched by the reactions I have received from parents and families who have listened to the song and found comfort through both the music and the lyrics.
Since I cannot find the words to express my grief I realized the best way I can offer support and love is through the gift of music. I plan to give my CD, “Angels Are Out With You Today”, to each family who lost a loved one at Sandy Hook. I will be sending these out to the families during early January.
Together with my family and friends I pray that this music will offer some relief to these families during this difficult time. As stated in the lyrics, angels are out with us today.