Delaney was beyond ready to get to camp this year - especially since 4 of her friends from school were going to be there. I was happy to take her on June 20 and of course it happened to be the hottest day of the past 2 years! Luckily, it cooled off overnight for them. She will have had a new experience at camp this year: wearing masks and staying in a large tent instead of a cabin. I'm curious what the girls decided to name their tent. I am sure we will hear all about it when she returns on Saturday!
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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