The Service

We are now home after attending the service for the little girl that was murdered. I have to say that it is so hard to sit through something like this. Never in my life did I think something like this would happen so close to home. It seemed there wasn't a dry eye and if there was it wasn't many. Many "letters" were read from the children that she was friends with and attended school with. The most noticeable thing written was that they always referred to her as having a beautiful smile. She was helpful, friendly, and loving. She was definitely a very loved little girl and her family is going to need a lot of support.

I thought that Ana and Katie were having trouble understanding. I don't think so. Ana was upset that I didn't take them to the burial. Katie is sitting here writing the little girl's name on balloons and making something out of them.

Our neighbors are more watchful now. They are keeping an eye on the kids as they play outside. I think this is even bringing us closer to some neighbors.

I have to go attend to some children right now.

Hug your children.
~Margarete~