There is nothing worse than fearing for the safety of your kids. There was a shooting in Boulder on Halloween, and a 19 year old was killed at a house party. He was a student at the school with Nick, and the shooting took place a block from where Nick was at the time. It's absolutely horrifying. I spent Sunday morning trying to get a hold of him & it's just so heartbreaking for the parents. This kid was the same age - enjoying his weekend with friends & spending time together on Halloween. Another student is in critical condition. What an absolutely senseless & horrific situation. I have not been able to stop thinking about the parents & family of these kids, as well as the other kids who witnessed this situation.
There have been a lot of tears. You send your kids out in the world & just hope for their safety.
That is horrifying!!! What a senseless tragedy. You must be beside yourself with concern and fear. Sending good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIt's really hard to hit the balance of letting your kids lead independent lives & share risks, so they know how to take measured & responsible steps. In this case, I'm not sure there is anything anyone could have done differently, on the part of the students. - HP
DeleteA tragedy, and scary for us all. I hope the school provides counseling for the kids if needed.
ReplyDeleteIt's so terrible. It's hard to fathom. - HP
DeleteI am so sorry you are going through this. I had the same fears when the 4 were murdered in Moscow.
ReplyDeleteThat was such a horrifying situation! - HP
DeleteIt's a sad world right now. I know my kids worry about it so much and seriously part of why they might never have children. I hope Nick and friends get the support they need and you can talk to him as needed.
ReplyDeleteIt's absolutely horrible. So many shootings and it's so common at this point. - HP
DeleteIt is very scary. There were at least 2 dead and several wounded from a shooting following a college football game in Birmingham this weekend
ReplyDeleteYou are correct - there were multiple shootings at or near colleges last weekend. It's hard to even imagine. - HP
DeleteSo scary, and a helpless feeling when they are far from Mom. ):
ReplyDeleteIt really is such a helpless feeling. - HP
DeleteI am so sorry. Sending hugs and I'm glad Nick is ok.
ReplyDeleteMy husband was in the vicinity of the Virginia Tech massacre. So much senseless violence.
Thank you, I appreciate that. I'm so sorry for your husband. I'm sure it was very difficult to even be nearby & think of the what ifs. - HP
DeleteHow scary for you. I often wonder about youngest as he lives in a city that is pretty rough.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It's really so scary. I can imagine how difficult that would be for you not to worry constantly about your youngest. - HP
DeleteI've been worrying about this since we had kids. It's stopped being a question of if this will happen now, it's just when. My cousin was caught in a mass shooting a few years back, thankfully escaped physically unharmed, but it's deeply upsetting.
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