I was so proud of Caiden today when he announced that he was going outside to clean off Dad's truck! It wasn't something he had to do, but it's the kind of thing he really likes to do (when he's in the right mood). As soon as he heard Chelan and Grandpa on the tractors clearing the snow, he was out there, too. Then, he appeared on the front porch with a shovel to clear it off! What a hard worker! The video is of Cambry "figure skating." What's interesting about this is that she was supposed to be in bed. Sometimes she does the funniest things when she really shouldn't be up! Sorry the video is sideways.

I have struggled with writing about the shooting in Hesston - in fact, I wasn't going to post anything about it. However, for the sake of memories, I decided I should at least touch on it. It does deserve a place. It just hit so close to home - particularly since Doug was directly involved. Honestly, I sometimes feel guilty for struggling with this tragedy. I wasn't there, I didn't lose anyone close to me, and, although I know a few people who work there, I didn't know any of the victims. And I get to move on with my life with little disruption. I feel like I am on the outside looking in. But I guess that's okay. I didn't have to be directly involved for this to touch me. My heart is sad for the families of those who died, for those who were injured, for those who witnessed it, for my brother-in-law who will probably replay images over and over, for my sister and my niece and nephew who might sometimes wonder "what if?", for th...
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