So we must. Brown s ex-wife, April Gerringer, has already been sentenced in the case. Jon s experience provoked a series of questions in his letter to me questions that have hung around me like exhaust fumes on a hot, calm day. I don t recall too many people coming forward at either trial as good friends of the Browns. No one mentioned anything in either trial that they went to church or that they had a pastor.
Teachers can t be social workers or mind readers.
Governmental agencies usually can t get involved until a problem is identified, and for the last week of her life, no one in an official capacity knew there was a problem at MicKenzie s house. I ve got an idea. Several times this summer I intend to walk around my neighborhood. I ll try to introduce myself, maybe a family member or two, and find out something about them. Then, when they pass me on the street, I ll be able to at least wave intelligently.