Admittedly, we don't
watch the news very often around here. I glance at the national
headlines once or twice a day on the computer, and we read WORLD
magazine, but very seldom catch the local news. I just don't think
about it at 6:00, and it doesn't come on again until 11:00. So, I just
found out last night that my eye doctor, in an attempt to committ
suicide, ran his car into a tree, which then bounced off into someone's
house, killing a man inside. This man has been my eye doctor for 15
years. We have been there frequently over the last few years since 5
out of 6 of us wear glasses or contacts. This is a man who seemed like
the last person to attempt suicide. I am still just shocked. It's kind
of like the feeling we had on Sept. 11, 2001, when the plane crashed
into the Pentagon, and we had just been driving past it 2 days earlier.
It's just an eerie feeling. I feel outraged, sad, and horrified.
Obviously, it's horrible what has happened to an innocent family. They
are paying dearly for someone else's problem. I hope not to offend any
victims with this statement, but I also feel terrible for the doctor's
family, too. They, too, are innocent and are paying dearly. In
addition to him being our doctor, Ashley also took ballet for several
years with his daughter. Although, probably 5 years older than Ashley,
she was always very sweet and accepting of her. Then, you just think,
what could have happened to make someone fall apart like that? Even
though he was a dr., I don't think they had lots of money, like we think
of drs. having. They live in a very modest house and camp in a
pop-up. Both of their children attended expensive private colleges,
though. Was money an issue? Was there an affair? What was so bad,
that a man could no longer cope? I am pretty sure of one thing--that he
is not a Christian. I am not defending him in any way, so please if
this is sensitive for you, do not take it that way. He should have
turned to someone for help. I pray earnestly for God to turn this
family's life around, and that the rest of his life, and theirs, will be
spent serving the Lord. I also pray for the victim's family for peace
and comfort, salvation-if it is not there, and a forgiving spirit. They
have expressed that they will not forgive. This is been so heavy on my
mind since I found out last night, that I hope writing about it would
help some.
I don't want to end my
post on this note, so I will catch up a little. It has been an eventful
few weeks. We went to Dollywood a couple of weeks ago. One of the
many perks of homeschooling is that you can go places when everyone else
is in school. The park was full of elderly people going to the shows,
and a few families with toddlers. We had the rides almost to
ourselves. In fact we rode so many rides multiple times that by later
in the afternoon, the girls were beginning to get bored! It was a fun
day, though--especially not having to stand in line!
Next, I think, was the Smoky Mountain Blogger picnic. You can see some photos here.
Our family had loads of fun!! And it was great weather--beautiful blue
sky, and not too hot/cold, depending on who you ask. : )
We had a backyard
cookout and campfire, so we had some work to do to get it ready. It was
still a mess, though, because we are just about to reseed the yard,
which means there were a lot of bare spots. The day before and the day
of the party, it rained, and rained, and rained. So, we had a lot of
mud. Everyone was mostly on the deck, but getting to and from the house
was a mess. This was the first time that we have ever had guys at our
birthday party. There were just two from church, neither of whom are of
any romantic interest. This deal with your daughters growing up is
giving life an interesting twist, though! 
The next Wednesday was her actual birthday and my parents came over. We all went bowling and to IHOP.
The next Wednesday was her actual birthday and my parents came over. We all went bowling and to IHOP.
The next day I had to
take Briana to Knoxville (50 min.) to a natural allergy appt. and we
stopped by a couple of stores. I found 2 tops. I desperately need a
dress or skirt and blouse, or something, but no luck yet.
My parents are camping
in town this week and going to shows at Dollywood. After it closed last
night, they came over, and we cooked out burgers (with mashed
potatoes), and sat around the campfire. Did I mention that James built
us a beautiful campfire ring before the party cookout? We had been
wanting to do one. I love it. I'll post a picture of it soon.
I guess that about
catches us up. This Wednesday we have another birthday, so check back
to see who it is. I also have a very busy, hectic month this October,
so it, too, will be quite eventful. Pray for my friend Maria, who is about to have her baby any moment.
Letitia
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