For the 4th year in a row, Caiden competed in the Hesston Youth Track Meet. This year, it was a GIGANTIC meet - around 350 kids!! Caiden was competing with 6th graders this year, so we didn't know how he would do. It was fun to watch him compete and to know that he was enjoying it. I think he ended up 7th in long jump, 10th in the 100, and his 4x100 meter relay team did come in 5th out of 10 teams. He was happy to get a ribbon for that - even if it was green! Next year, we're hoping the girls might want to give it a try!
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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