Possible explosion at the finish line for the Boston Marathon?

[snapdragen]

This is what I posted on FB:

In the midst of such horror, my stories are of generosity. Maybe one in six runners had a phone, and their batteries were already depleted from running with their GPS on, yet phones were freely shared to let other runners contact loved ones. I was able to contact Keith through the generosity of one of these.

The six or seven of us total strangers huddled in a close group hug, sharing body warmth to keep each other from hypothermia.

The people in the apartment along the course who opened their home to anyone needing water, a restroom, a place to wait.

This is the nature of most people. Never let the evil in the world overshadow that.

If this forum had a "love" button, I'd push it.

((Oak))

Me too. Well said Oak, glad you and hubs are OK.

[indysteel]

That's lovely, Oak. Thank you for sharing.

[Catrin]

Oak, thank you for sharing what you saw yesterday. So glad you and your DH are fine!

[Jolt]

I still can't believe this happened...Oak, glad you and your DH are safe and that people were helping each other. Prayers for all involved, and hoping they quickly find whoever committed this horrible act.

[maillotpois]

Wow Oak - I had no idea you were there til I opened this thread this morning. So glad you guys are ok and your post was beautiful.

[azfiddle]

Oak- so glad you and your DH are safe, and thank you for sharing the positive things you saw.


It is impossible for rational people to truly understand how the irrational mind thinks- and the sociopathy that underlies the ability to plan and carry out such devastating, horrible events.

We need to be buoyed up by the way that both trained professionals and caring strangers acted to help afterwards.

[goldfinch]

What you said Oak reminds me of this quote:

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
― Fred Rogers