Yesterday started much like any other day. DH, woke up SD to take her to Temple. I got up with him and we dropped off SD and had a quiet breakfast, just the two of us, to connect for the day. Then we came home and I decided to clean out the master bedroom closet (it had gotten scary in there) DH left shortly there after to pick up SD. Around 12:00 BD called and said she was coming home from dad's. SD was finishing up her homework, BD came home and straightened her hair and applied her make up. I finished cleaning out the closet...all clothes were returned to the proper closets..and I realize how much room we have in out closet...hmmm...may have to fill it up soon, but I digress. SS went to orchestra practice, the girls did whatever pre-teen girls did (listen to music, dance, do their hair, make up, etc)

At 3:30, we left the house to pick up SS and go down to Outback to meet the INLAWS and my dad for dinner. BD wasn't feeling well, SD was hanging on her PopPop. Dinner was actually good, no meltdowns, but after two hours, everyone was ready to leave.

Now we have a Civic, not a very roomy car for three kids in the backseat. Let's say, there was a lot of complaining on th way home and leave it at that. Once home, I went back upstairs to fold laundry. BD came in and curled up next to me wanting a little TLC. Shortly thereafter SD came in, and she put clothes on the hangers for me.

Once that is done, they go off to do their own thing. Hubby comes up with some awful news. A boy from the HS committed suicide that morning. We don't have any details, we just know he is gone. He is remembered as a happy kid, who's smile lite up a room. Someone who could make anyone laugh. But the pain he must have been in was overwhelming and he felt he didn't have anywhere to turn to. But he was wrong, as I can see as I watch the outpouring of love and support of the community. Strangers offering help, the entire school coming together. SS Immed me this morning. He didn't want to go to school today. I told him how important it was to be there. That everyone needed to be there to help each other today. He went to school, knowing I am a phone call away if things get too overwhelming.

My condolences go out to Justin's parents. And I pray for love and understanding for the entire community as we try and sort out this senseless death. And I pray that something I say or do, will help in some small way!