This Valentine’s day has made me rethink a lot about my current life and those close to me. I couldn’t see my long time girlfriend Valerie today because of work and school obligations on both our parts which was very hard.
I also saw a friend break down, broken hearted over his ended relationship today and ended up spending a good part of the day with him. As nice as it was to see him, all I could think was how much I missed my girlfriend and it really made me think how fortunate I am to have her (not that I didn’t realize before but this strengthened it).
Valerie, Happy Valentine’s day. I love you with all my heart.
As the day went on, I heard that there was a shooting at NIU—a school several of my friends attend. I later found out a member of my high school graduating class, Dan Parmenter, died in the shooting today. I did not know him well but my heart sunk non the less.
My prayers go out to his family and friends and to all those effected by this. I am struggling to find a state of calm in this and I cannot imagine how everyone else is dealing with it.
Mike, Sharon, and Phil—I am so relieved you are safe. I am sorry you have to go through this. My heart is with you.
That is all I can really say at this point. I just hope everyone can find some closure in this eventually.
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