There had been a shooting on campus, and 6 people were killed and 12 injured.
We were and are still in a state of shock.
We are both safe, and are really thankful no one we know was hurt or killed. But at the same time we are both grappling with how this could have happened.It was so surreal to see our campus on the news all evening. It just didn't seem like it actually happened.
We live right near the hospital, and could hear the helicopters transporting people out of the hospital. It was all very chilling.
This is just beginning to set in, and with the reality of this comes the healing process. I have faith that we can bounce back, and I have to say that as a NIU student, I feel proud of the way the school handled the situation.
I'm sure we'll learn more and more as time goes on, but for now, lets keep those directly involved with this terrible shooting in our thoughts and prayers.
(Image from the Associated Press)
5 comments:
God that's terrifying, I'm so glad you are safe. I read about that last night and started crying--it's so shaking to see that happen to people our age. Tragic, seriously tragic.
Hi. I am just a lurker, but I wanted to say that I am glad you are ok. My thoughts and prays are with the rest of the families.
I'm so glad you guys are o.k. I saw everything on the news and thought...Oh, my gosh that is where Cassie lives. It always seems like terrible things happen somewhere else and the reality is these things can just as easily happen in any of our lives. I'm praying for healing on your campus.
I certainly have a sense for how you feel... living in Blacksburg - such things effect everyone, they really do.
Hey guys, thanks for your concern, and well wishings, we are doing better here. :)
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