We are never promised tomorrow.

Death is a terribly difficult concept for most adults. It is incomprehensible to children. Yesterday my son's kindergarten teacher passed away suddenly and unexpectedly following complications from pneumonia. My thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and her family. My heart hurts for them and the pain I know they have to be in.

I am also saddened by the fact that a class full of kindergarten students, who loved their teacher very much, is now left to wonder why she won't be back. While she is undoubtedly in a better place and free from pain, they will question why and how. I find it difficult to answer those questions.

Please keep her family, students, and extended school family in your thoughts and prayers.