why?

This week one of my sweet, kind students died. 

I can't understand.

My happy-go-lucky students are now somber and serious.

It is hard to smile.

Distractions are welcome, but thinking is inevitable.

He sat in the desk in front of my desk.

I can picture his mom talking to me at parent teacher conferences.

I will miss him, and my heart hurts watching his friends grieve.

Praying for God's healing and hope and peace.