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It certainly has been a long, emotional week.

Mackenzie and I have been praying a lot more then usual.  In addition to our regular morning, meal time, bedtime prayers, Mackenzie had the idea to pray for Karen whenever we saw a picture of her or Robby around the house.  (I have told her that Karen was very sick.  No details though.)  It was such a sweet idea and we have several pictures of them displayed around here so lots of extra praying.

Early today, I was on the computer and Mackenzie was in the livingroom watching PBS.  All of a sudden, I heard her praying for "Miss Karen", she had obviously looked at a picture of her. It was very sweet.

I've taken to praying the 61st Psalm for Karen during my quiet times.  It really spoke to me, regarding Karen, when I read it the other day, particularly the last few verses. 

I gave my husband quite a scare when he called.  He was finally able to call home (he just left a week ago) to let us know he arrived safely.  He asked how I was (not knowing anything about Karen) and I just burst into tears.  Of course he freaked out.  Even more when I was finally able to tell him why I was crying.

Other then that, life is going on.  Which, in itself, I find very odd.  Doesn't it seem like everything should stop in the midst of something tragic??   I realize that isn't realistic, with all the tragedy in this world, but it just doesn't seem quite right to me. 

And yet, our week went on as usual.  School, swimming, gymnastics, grocery shopping.  It's kind of sad.