Strange morning

Dear Jenn,
I'm at school and should be studying but I couldn't seem to concentrate. I didn't know why at first. Maybe if I write a bit.

It's been a strange morning. Last night I read about a 22 month old being hit by a car in north Regina. It was kind of freaky because Gella's about the same age and she runs onto the road if she gets a chance. I quickly moved on to other news.

Then this morning you wake me to tell me that Noah was hit by a car and died this morning. I couldn't really take it in. I read about it last night and now it's someone I know. I remember Noah in the nursery at church. I remember his dedication. I wondered if we had any pictures of his dedication but I don't recall.

I suppose Noah's passing just attunes me to my own children's fragility. They're strong, healthy and clever but they're mortal. Somehow school pales in comparison to these things.

Love Reade
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