VA Tech

As a parent of a child who is in college, I am feeling very sad this morning for the parents of those VA Tech students who were killed yesterday. When I first heard about it and saw it on TV, I couldn't help but think about Ashley. I was thinking about all the petty arguments and disagreements that we have had and how many parents may have just had one of those with their student before this happened. After all, that isn't uncommon among parents and college-age kids.
Or maybe they just haven't communicated in awhile, or just said "I love you and I am proud of you". Of course it also brings back memories of Columbine. I remember what I did that day...I went and got Ashley and Maggie out of school! I just wanted them home with me.
This morning I had to hug Maggie...just to hold her before she went off to school. Guys, we can't protect our children from the daily evils that are out there....only God can do that. Every day, if I don't pray anything else, I put my children in God's hands as they go to school and do other things. That's all we can do! And it is sufficient.
My heart goes out to the families of all those who were killed in this tragedy. I am praying for them and I call on all of you to do the same.