The late father of a good friend who farmed for many years in western Sedgwick County rarely ventured into the city for fear of misfortune or calamity falling on himself. When daily medical treatment became necessary in his waning days, his son brought him into town against his wishes to be closer to the hospital. One Sunday morning while relaxing on the front porch, his son inquired how he felt. If the media would merely return to objectively reporting the news of the day as a service, instead of manufacturing it like a product to be consumed, then our fair city would be better served. It has been very hard the past few days to convey to my children that we do live in a safe world.
Children look at their teachers with such love and awe.
My daughter's teacher is an amazing woman. Being a teacher myself, I know how much we grow to love our students. I know that my daughter's teacher loves her and all her classmates. Last Friday morning, I received a call that my daughter's teacher was injured in a shooting. The other details of the situation have come later.