Lockdown!

I was at home this afternoon, studying and listening to Jenna and her best buddy, Braden playing in the other room when a friend stopped by. She informed me that our kids school was on lockdown and that there were cops (from 5 different cities) everywhere by the school. For a split second I panicked, then tried my best to remain calm until I got all the facts. I guess there was a robbery at the drug store near the school and the suspect got away, so the officials (cops, principal) took the approproprate action to protect our children. It was nearing the end of the school day and we were wondering what would happen when the phone rang. It was a recorded message from the principal informing us of the situation and the fact that we had to check our kids out from their classrooms with picture ID. I was so worried that my kids were scared and panicking, but as I arrived at each of their classrooms I was greeted in a normal fashion, they were each just glad school was done for the day. I was able to relax knowing they were fine both pysically and emotionally. I am grateful to faculty and teachers for keeping their cool and following guidelines and protecting my babies.
On a funny note, I called Mike to tell him what was happening and he asked if this meant that he finally got to wear his green hat and vest from our CERT training. (for those who don't know what I am talking about; sorry, too long to try and explain it.) I laughed and realized another blessing today: A husband who knows what to say and when to say it to help me destress.