How perspective can change...

I've always disliked going to work on Valentine's Day.  From the questions about my love life to others gushing about their Valentine's Night plans, the day gives me a headache.   This year I decided to simply focus on my class and how I could make it a memorable day of friendship and love for my students.  I left work feeling amazing, only to come home and hear about the tragedy in Parkland, FL.   "Another school shooting?" was my first thought.  Next, I put myself in the shoes of the children and teachers who went to work or school thinking that it was just another day.  All of a sudden, Valentine's Day took a back seat and somehow I doubt I'll ever think of the holiday the same in future years.