A Sad Day

Hey all... Well, I went to he funeral, but couldn't bring myself to go to the cemetery. Too many memories haunting me. It was a really nice funeral, as funerals go, but extremely sad. I am still crying as I sit here typing this. They played "Calling All Angels" by Train as the ending song. I love that song and it just made me cry more, so I won't be listening to that song for a while.

I spoke with Angela before I left and told her that I would stop by the lunch thing after the cemetery part. She is so amazingly together and I am the mess. But as I said before, I have memories haunting me. I am glad that I went.

Almost the whole store was there including the management team. I am so tired right now and I am getting a migraine. I have to open tomorrow. I think I may nap a bit. Rest In Peace Angel. We all miss you.

Better....

I am doing better with Angel's death today. A lot of the shock has worn off and while I am still sad, I know that she isn't hurting anymore. We at Wal~Mart are raising money for her family in a variety of ways and letting our customers help too. And they have been GREAT!!! I am trying to concentrate on that part of it. I hate that this happened to her.... And I think that someone has to pay for this.... This was not an accident. It was neglect. It could have been prevented. I know that this will sound stupid, but if there is a flag pole where you work or live, take the time to go over and look at it. If it is rusty or doesn't look right tell someone to fix it. You may save a life...

Tragedy....

I have not said anything about the Virginia Tech thing. I have been trying to find sense in a five year old's death. And have failed miserably with that. The fact that these two horrible things happened on the same day has not escaped my mind. I am in shock. I have no words to express what I am thinking or feeling. I guess because I feel numb. I am profoundly saddened by both events and my thoughts and prayers go out to the families effected by this senseless event. I am going to go.... I can't make my brain work right now. Oh and the reason that the flag pole fell? It was rusted out. Nice.

Sadness

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write this post today. A co workers daughter was killed today at her elementary school when a flag pole fell on top of her. It was caused by hurricane force winds here in Michigan. Angel will be missed greatly. She was a bright shining light to all that knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this time. I am just so profoundly sad that I am not sure what to think or say.....