I have "project" in quotes because this is what Cambry calls anything she's about to do: coloring, cutting, writing, pasting, anything crafty, really. Since she has so many "projects" I had to start researching craft ideas. I found this one on Kaboose. Cambry had fun painting a cut-up brown paper bag. Then, we made football-shaped leaves (well, I did). She cut a few of them out, though! We glued them together, found a small branch, and hung it up. I'm really enjoying it on our front door!
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...

Cambry - I LOVE your project! I'll have to be ready with a project when you come over next Friday!
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