The following is an actual text message conversation I had today with my daughter, a junior in high school.... a terrible and terrifying conversation dreaded by every parent in 2008.
Andrea (3:33 PM): we're on lockdown at school so im still in class. we arent supposed to call so im texting. im fine :)
Me (3:34 PM): Are you ok?
Andrea (3:35 PM):yes im totally fine
I called the school office, and a secretary verified that the entire school of 2,500 students is on lockdown because of shots heard north of the campus. Until the police clear the area, school will remain locked down.
Me (3:40 PM): Text me when they release you. Your dad will pick you up. Please be extra cautious.
Andrea (3:42 PM): Okay i love you
Me (3:54 PM): Do they have any idea when this will be over?
Andrea (3:55 PM): no they keep coming on and saying just stay in class
Me (3:58 PM): The office said it was an off-campus incident with a student. Need police clearance to let you go.
Andrea (3:58 PM): okay
Me (4:15 PM): Any word? Where are you?
Andrea (4:16 PM): Nothing. im still in government.
Me (4:17 PM): I should call your employer. (She was due at her job at 5 PM.)
Andrea (4:19 PM): we just got out
Andrea (3:33 PM): we're on lockdown at school so im still in class. we arent supposed to call so im texting. im fine :)
Me (3:34 PM): Are you ok?
Andrea (3:35 PM):yes im totally fine
I called the school office, and a secretary verified that the entire school of 2,500 students is on lockdown because of shots heard north of the campus. Until the police clear the area, school will remain locked down.
Me (3:40 PM): Text me when they release you. Your dad will pick you up. Please be extra cautious.
Andrea (3:42 PM): Okay i love you
Me (3:54 PM): Do they have any idea when this will be over?
Andrea (3:55 PM): no they keep coming on and saying just stay in class
Me (3:58 PM): The office said it was an off-campus incident with a student. Need police clearance to let you go.
Andrea (3:58 PM): okay
Me (4:15 PM): Any word? Where are you?
Andrea (4:16 PM): Nothing. im still in government.
Me (4:17 PM): I should call your employer. (She was due at her job at 5 PM.)
Andrea (4:19 PM): we just got out
She's now safe at home. Thank God!
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