Feeling sad and shocked

This afternoon--yes, on a Saturday--I got a call from the elementary school secretary. The school is calling all of the parents of all of the school's students so they can talk with their kids before they hear it from the media or otherwise suddenly.  A little girl in the other fourth grade class (so, Second son knew her) was at a kids' sports event today, darted out in front of a car--and didn't make it. She was nine, the age you think your kid is safe, too old to get hurt like a toddler, too young to be reckless like a teenager. I can't imagine what that family is going through. If you pray, I am sure that they would appreciate your prayers.