Heartbreaking

I just learned a few minutes ago that a school bus from a local county crashed and one child is confirmed dead and 20 sent to the hospital. These were 1st and 2nd graders in an accelerated reader program on a field trip.  The children were headed back to school from a sports complex. Several were airlifted, others taken to local hospitals. What a tragic ending to what I suspect was a day of fun for these children.

There were 3 bus loads on the trip. A deer pushed out of the woods by high water ran in front of this bus. The driver swerved, the bus overturned, and fell into a ditch.

I pray that no one blames this driver.  I suspect he/she is doing enough blaming themselves.  They must be feeling overwhelming guilt, even if though not deserved.

I have never had any desire to be a school bus driver.  Yeah, I know there are a few bad ones out there, but most are loving and caring for their passengers. They get to know them and their families.  I applaud their dedication to children.

May God comfort the families involved in this tragedy.  My heart is breaking for them as they deal with this now, and in the future.