Jr. High Track has been fun - at least for me! I don't know if Caiden would classify it as fun, but I do know he enjoys the meets. Practicing isn't his favorite, and we did find out the 400 M is not for him. I think he almost quit the week they made him run it at a meet - but it was good for him! Aside from the 400, he's attempted high jump, he has run the 200 M dash, and he has found quite a niche in triple jump. He even won that event at one of the meets! His goal for the league track meet is to break 31 feet.
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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