Lots of emotions this past weekend

Now that things are resolved, I can write a little more about the emotions of our weekend.  Obviously, we were dealing with the emotions of recognizing our senior at her final school athletic senior recognition.  Our young lady is amazing, and I'm so thankful for her everyday.

Friday after school, we also received a call from a Principal that an accusation had been made against Thomas.  We knew without a doubt that it wasn't true, but we also knew there would be an investigation and he would be questioned by principals.  The police even contacted us about the situation.  Of course we know all these people, and they know us so it was as best as it could be, but it loomed large over our entire weekend.  Things looked like they were really falling apart for him this morning, but finally video evidence proved what I knew all along.  My sixteen-year-old son who needed a hug from his mom because his best friend's dog died last week wouldn't hurt anyone.  In the meantime, my heart is broken that kids can be so incredibly mean to others.  It was an eye opening experience, but it also reaffirmed what I have known all alone...I have a good kid, and others know it as well.  After an unbelievably stressful morning, I feel like I can breathe again.

We also had a major church meeting yesterday morning.  It was my first year preparing the budget entirely by myself and presenting it to the congregation.  It went really well, and I was thrilled that I had the answers in my head to questions that were asked.  When I sat down, Andrew said he sometimes forget what a great accountant I am.  It was really sweet.  The previous treasurer had handled the duties for 30 years (yes, 30 years!) and before her was a man who I had as an accounting professor in my college days.  I had a woman tell me that she knew he was good, she knew the one before me was good, and she'd find out whether or not I was any good yesterday.  Talk about some pressure!  Fortunately, that part went well, although there were other items of the agenda with contention.  Two hours after it began, we were finally finished.

And of course upon arriving home in the afternoon, we learned about the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter.  As a parent, I can't imagine what was most likely a realization that not only are you going to die, but your child is going to die with you.  I suppose the fact that she was with her dad is of some comfort, but not enough.  My heart breaks for the family.  It is unimaginable.

And "yay", today is Monday!  We have an incredibly busy week this week this week.  We really need a snow day, but there is definitely not one on the horizon!