Chelan and I had a chance to spend a quick weenend away with Caiden at Rock Springs Ranch for one of his classes. It was special to meet with other farm families whose children are planning on returning to the farm to live and work. I think we all felt like it was a valuable weekend!
In March, I dragged Chelan along with me to a Trisha Yearwood concert in Salina. Oh, the memories that come with hearing favorite songs from my high school days. This was our first time at the Stiefel Theater in Salina, and it was beautiful! One has to marvel at those old theaters and the work and effort it takes to restore them. Thanks, Chelan, for going along, and being stuffed into the far back corner with me!
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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