Boston in prayer

We have not posted in a while. Frankly, because we have not been doing specific projects.  We have been trying to have a little more patience, show a little more love, and be more thankful of what we have.  

The horrific events at the Boston marathon were very emotional for me. As a child, growing up in New England, I have always felt safe. I have always felt blessed to have the feeling of safety as I know many others in our world do not. And I have always thought one day that I would run that Boston marathon.

I do not hide these events from my children. In fact, I dont hide much of the world from them, except for "Reality TV" as it is a poor representation of how people should treat one another, treat the world, and treat themselves.  We talked to our children about what happened at the marathon before they heard from their preschool, with a very basic description.  We prayed for the victims and we were thankful for the heros.  I am still with a heavy heart, as I am with many of the global events. But this was just so close to my home (as New England will always be my home), so I am still trying to comprehend what has happened.

We are forever grateful for all the first responders. We are thankful for all the runners and community who supported the victims, donated blood, supported those stranded with food and shelter. We are thankful for all the medical staff who worked around the clock and, in some cases, straight from the finish line to help the victims.  And we are thankful for the heros such as Carlos Arredondo, who ran toward the victims without thinking twice,  Jeff Bauman who lost both his legs and still identified the bomber and delivers a birthday gift to another victim, Sean Collier, the MIT police officer who died in line of duty, David Henneberry, who noticed the fugitive in his boat, and so many others.

We are deeply saddened by the events, but it is uncomprehendingly, another event that we try to remind ourselves and our children (what Mister Rogers has said) "there are always helpers"..."find the helpers" and to be prepared to BE a helper.