I got some very sad news today, one of my dad's former students has gone missing. His car was found on a bridge over the Mississippi River yesterday, but he has not been located. The news reports make no conjecture as to the whereabouts of this man, but the mind immediately jumps to one conclusion. No one understands why he would do such a thing, supposing the worst, that is. His friends has all received emails and messages from him wanting to make plans for the coming week. Everyone is thinking, "He's just not that sort of person." We'd all like to hear that he decided to do something very odd, but is safe and sound, doing something utterly bizarre, probably dressed to the nines like he always is. But now we're just waiting, hoping and praying our fears are irrational.

Any prayers for Philip and his family would be greatly appreciated.