My mother was a Sunday School Teacher for many, many years as well. In fact, being 90 (91 in a month) and suffering with stage 4 cancer, she still sings in the church choir every week. She, in her younger years, hunted with my father, never having a fear or hatred of firearms. In fact, she keeps one of my handguns in her dresser drawer for protection.
She understood that having a respect for something was better than having a fear of it. What she doesn't understand is why liberals are trying to destroy this country.
That said, if I have a Christmas wish (need), it would be that the experimental cancer drugs she's on will continue to allow her to live virtually pain free until her natural "time" comes.