In early November, we all attended the 4H Achievement Night where Cambry received her 5th year pin and won an award in her photography project - thanks to her work in completing her record book! In this coming year, Cambry has enrolled in the Jr. Leadership project, which means she will be taking on a few more leadership opportunities within the club. At the recent Christmas party, she led one of the games, which is definitely a new thing for her! She will also tackle a woodworking project with Chelan - hopefully!
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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