Too often tragedy seems far from home. Day after day I hear of school shootings, bomb threats and drug busts. However, they never really appear to be near me in proximity or to affect the people I know. This time is different. I logged onto Facebook and Twitter yesterday (like I do religiously every 15 minutes - like clock work) and discovered this awful news. In a neighborhood across the street from me, tragedy struck. A 14 year old girl is accused of stabbing her 11 year old sister, because she said she was "ungrateful."
I don't know all the details and am not pr-ivied to any inside information, but I do know this: my neighborhood is the idealistic view of suburbia. Everyone has a tree and a mailbox with a swing set/pool in their back yards- (trust me, I've Google-earthed my neighborhood, EVERYONE has a swing set or a pool). This neighborhood is no different. Within walking distance of a church and the community high school (my Alma Mater). Dangerous is not an adjective to describe this community. While I may not be in Mundelein at the moment, my heart still hurts for my community. I will not speculate on the details or the facts, but I would like to share my condolences with the place I call home.
We've faced tragedy before and unfortunately may face it again, however, I know my community's strength and pride for Mundelein. To help this community, a fundraiser has been established and a "Light Up" day has been created.
Stay Strong Mundelein, Thinking of you Always.
xoxo
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