Sometimes, life throws you curves and you try to re-evaluate. Life presents challenges that you must overcome. When you do, you build strength. Sometimes you want to change the course you've drawn and that's okay too. Having the confidence and strength to follow those paths is hard.
This week is a week, specifically Friday, that is always in my thoughts. I've tried to take time to reflect on my life (probably something I should do more often), tried to slow down this week (very hard to do). Spend time with my loved ones. Too many of us take life for granted. We need to count our blessings and follow our hearts. Like someone I know once said, I have two jobs, and one I want to keep. I'm a wife and a teacher. My family is my life. I can always find another job.
April 16 is very close in my heart. I was a senior when the massacre happened. I was lucky to not be affected personally by losing someone close to me, but I lost that day as well. I was on the campus when the shootings happened, not too far away, in class. I was in shock, as was the rest of the country, even more so when I found out a classmate was a victim. It was hard to go through. I struggled for the next week. Mom wanted us home, but I felt a need to stay. I eventually gave in and spent the week at home. I finally broke down after seeing his face all over the news with his videos and pictures. How can someone be so violent and cowardly? The Hokie community is stronger than ever now and I'm proud to be a part of it.
So, tomorrow, on April 16, remember those who lost their lives. Those 32 up in heaven explaining to God what a Hokie is.
This week is a week, specifically Friday, that is always in my thoughts. I've tried to take time to reflect on my life (probably something I should do more often), tried to slow down this week (very hard to do). Spend time with my loved ones. Too many of us take life for granted. We need to count our blessings and follow our hearts. Like someone I know once said, I have two jobs, and one I want to keep. I'm a wife and a teacher. My family is my life. I can always find another job.
April 16 is very close in my heart. I was a senior when the massacre happened. I was lucky to not be affected personally by losing someone close to me, but I lost that day as well. I was on the campus when the shootings happened, not too far away, in class. I was in shock, as was the rest of the country, even more so when I found out a classmate was a victim. It was hard to go through. I struggled for the next week. Mom wanted us home, but I felt a need to stay. I eventually gave in and spent the week at home. I finally broke down after seeing his face all over the news with his videos and pictures. How can someone be so violent and cowardly? The Hokie community is stronger than ever now and I'm proud to be a part of it.
So, tomorrow, on April 16, remember those who lost their lives. Those 32 up in heaven explaining to God what a Hokie is.
I remember that day so vividly. I worried about you and Em, Zach and the rest! I love you!!!!
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