Today was not a good day. But I am very thankful today because of what happened. There was a horrific shooting and 8 innocent people were killed. The shooter killed himself. He was just 19 years old. He left 3 notes. A will giving all his personal items to friends and family. A note saying he was going to go out in "STYLE". And a note saying he was finally going to be "FAMOUS". I am thankful that my friend and I decided to go to lunch an hour later. We were only about 2 miles from the mall. We had each individually thought of shopping at the mall after lunch. Her daughter called me after I got home in a panic to see if we made it for lunch. I had friends from out of town call to see if I was ok. And several local friends called also. It is so sad to be thankful for such a reason. I feel sad for his family and the guilt they will carry from now on. I feel sorry for the families of the victims. But again I am very thankful that my friend and I were not there. I don't think I will shop at the a mall for a very very long time. If ever. It will be a very long night I think...................
