My heart just breaks!

Many moons ago, I knew an amazing family, the Browns. The youngest daughter, Samantha, was is Darlin' Daughter's class. The mom, Pegeen, was a dynamic kindergarten-readiness teacher in our district. Peggen was also very involved with Girl Scouts, as was I at the time.

They moved to Delaware and started a new life.

On January 24, 2007, Samantha was killed in a freak car accident on her way to visit her old Shrewsbury buddies. We were so sad for Tom, Pegeen and her sister, Anne.

On February 24, 2007, Pegeen died of a brain aneurysm. A month, to the day, after Sam died. I am in such shock. How could this happen to such a wonderful family?

I talked to one of Pegeen's friends today and she said Pegeen was having difficulty accepting Sam's death. My only thought was, it was God's way of easing her pain. I just feel so sad for Tom and Anne.

Pegeen and Sam were two very bright shining stars in the little universe we called Southern School District. They will be forever loved and remembered!