The last two days have been tragic for our country. I was so upset yesterday that I found it hard to function. I shed many tears while watching the news coverage on television. The little boy who died, standing there frozen in time in a picture holding the sign for peace with a beatific smile on his face. Well, it just broke my heart. Imagine the terrible pain his father is feeling with his mother critically injured and his sister losing a leg. So many acts of bravery I can’t count them all. Then to read my friend Paul’s last blog about the 3rd victim was so upsetting. http://jumpingoutthewindows.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-tragedy-hits-close-to-home.html
The one bright shining light from this tragedy is showing our country and the whole word that we are united and will always stand together in the face of adversity!
My prayer for all of you today and always, Stay safe and be happy!
Beth
I do agree with you on this one Beth.. I have been downhearted the past day and have to refocus on other things. I am thinking and praying for that whole city. It is just soo very sad. Take care Sis..you are a treasure to us all..be well always XOXO
ReplyDeleteIt is especially hard to see children's lives snuffed out so early. They say the hardest thing for a parent besides losing a spouse is losing a child. I hope I never have to know that feeling. Stay positive in this face of adversity.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you are having such a hard time with this Beth. HUG it is very very sad. Hug again B
ReplyDeleteI think that pain and sorrow always shows us the good side of things as weird as that is. Maybe a reminder to us that life is good in spite of pain. I too am so sad about Boston and remembering Newtown. sandie
ReplyDeleteYes, me too Twin. It was a tragic day and made my heart sore. I am so tired of these senseless horrific acts.
ReplyDeleteThe human spirit shines through in moments like these doesn't it. We are all Bostonians in this moment...
ReplyDeleteMy friend Carol and I were talking about the tragedies that have taken place during our adult lives. She mentioned that she went to the memorial in Oklahoma City and was quite affected by it. I realized I had completely forgotten about that bombing. We have so many tragedies that I can't keep track of them, but, yes, I am grateful for all the brave people who step up to help.
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Janie
I figure if things are found to be a domestic terror situation the old divisions that are so obvious will raise their ugly head again. It's especially hard for me thinking of my own children...my little girl is only a year younger then that little boy...it's very, very sobering. The up and down of the media today on whether or not they arrested a suspect are driving me up the wall...ugh.
ReplyDeletesuch a tragic day, it seems we are safe no where, take care my friend, dry your tears, all we can do is pray it never happens again,
ReplyDeleteHi Beth,
ReplyDeleteI am a bit lost for words. So senseless so hard to understand. Acts of terror have come too close in my country and my family life. Thinking of you and all America at this time and also remembering all of us are in the danger zone and it is a sombering thought.
Hugs Nita
Beth-It is all so very awful. Those Boston images are burned into my mind forever. Thank God we all stand strong against these destroyers. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteBeth I'm doing ok but I admit I shift between extreme sadsness to anger. A few customers at work were upset but most carried on with business as usual. My store is only 2 or 3 miles from the scene. You can see the 52 story Prudential Building from the parking lot my store. I have been there many times. I worked at a store that my company has at the Prudential center and the finish line is maybe a couple of hundred yards up Boylston St from the front of the store. You got to meet people from all over the country and the world.It was a crazy fun time during the marathon. If you had an early shift you weren't going home for a while so you stayed and enjoyed the craziness.
ReplyDeleteI'll be ok. Arlene is much closer to the situation having daughters who went to school with Kristen Campbel. She knows the family. She graduated from the same high school as I did.
Arlene is doing ok as well though she watched this young woman grow up and has a more personal connection to the situation.
I wrote a post late last night/early in the morning because I couldn't sleep. I have to reread it before I post it.
My thanks to you Beth and the folks who visited my blog because of you. Boston will rebound. We're a tough town. Just ask the British.
our love of country is the silver lining!! to see the love and support for and from others is what we must try to remember in these tragic times!!
ReplyDeleteAmen, Beth.
ReplyDeleteIt has been a very difficult week. My hugs and prayers for you, Beth. Paul's blog is really touching. xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more Beth. It's very sad and upsetting. I does restore a little faith in the human race to see so many who aided the injured with no fear of their own safety. I pray for them all. God Bless them.
ReplyDeleteAmen.
ReplyDeleteSo very tragic.
ReplyDeleteYes so sad and so tragic makes one wonder why...........these things happen
ReplyDeleteVery upsetting Beth take care.
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