A Sad Sunday

I was all excited to get up this morning and begin my favorite month.  I even was happy with the new calendar picture.  So love the sentiment - that of helping/serving without any implied controlling of others.

Headed off to church prepared to play the piano in primary for both hours. We arrive at church early - our ward is so darn huge we like to be able to sit in the chapel on the cushioned benches.  We hadn't been there but a few minutes when we were all sent home.  Church was canceled.  That is virtually unheard of.

As the hours have passed we've begun to learn more.  There was an early morning shooting of a Draper police officer.  Sadly, he was killed. They are giving out very little information.

But...we did learn the police officer was the son in a ward family.  Someone we know.

We're still hearing the helicopter.  Everyone has been warned to stay inside.  It's actually kind of creepy.

Driving (the block) to church we noticed something alongside the road.  Happens to be a cement gnome.  Someone chucked it at the neighbors mailbox about midnight.  About the same time we heard a ruckus out behind our fence.  Within the last week there have been several mailboxes damaged, houses egged and just general irritating vandalism.   Anything to do with the newly open Trax line?

So, we try to maintain the Sabbath.  The day started out on a hopeful note.  Now, halfway through the gray cloudiness of the day our hearts are so sad.  Life changes in an instant. Hard things happen.

Our determination will continue to be to do our best.  To help where we can.  To contribute to the good - to overcome evil. To reach out in love.