I confess... I only had one nightmare last night about the Boston Bombings…as opposed to a constant flow of them every time I drifted off to sleep.
I confess… I am still shocked that we walked away from the bombing unharmed. The sounds, smells, and the feeling of the Earth shaking beneath my feet is still TOO fresh in my mind.
I confess… last night when my husband picked me up from the train station, I was so happy I actually couldn’t cry for once in my life. I just kept hugging him and thanking God I was alive again.
I confess... I am SO happy that so many news networks picked up Mo and Rugg’s story (click to read it). Amidst the horrific events, there was a happy ending that needed to be told.
Media:
The Baltimore Sun – Marylanders Recall Terror (my interview is in here)
Baltimore Sun Blogs Network – yesterday’s post is first on their page
I confess… I am dreading going back to work today. I am still shaking every time I hear a loud sound and the city is filled with them…
Please take a moment of silence today for those that were injured or lost their lives in the Boston Bombings.
I’m so glad you’re okay! I’m sure this is going to be something that affects you for a long time and most likely forever, but you are SO strong and I admire your ability to talk about it and share it with all of us. That video is great and I’m so glad they had a happy ending to the day.
Thinking of all those injured and killed, and their families.
Samantha
Thinking of you my friend. The story you shared yesterday was such a good one.
Thanks so much for sharing with us. I’m crying and thankful that my newly built cubicle can hide that. I am so sorry that you had to experience such terror. You shouldn’t have. No one should ever have to experience something like that. I am so glad that your friends have a happy story to share through all this. It’s a happy memory on such a dark day. You will stay in my thoughts. So will the people of Boston.
There is subway construction going on a block away from my apartment…. I came home early on Monday because I was so devastated and upset, and sitting on my couch heard a huge blast. These happen daily between 6 and 7 pm. I expect it. I know what it is. I rationally understood that it was a normal construction-related explosion.
And the primal scream sounds that came out of my mouth when I heard it on Monday night were… I scared myself with the sounds.
Take your time to get through it. I’ve worked with trauma victims – excuse me, SURVIVORS – before and it is not something you rush. Be kind to yourself.
Just stay strong hun.
That is really powerful – it’s crazy that you were there!
I love the proposal though – it’s even more special now.
So glad you’re safe and sound at home!
It’s unbelievable the stories that come out of tragic events and the story of your friends’ engagement is a beautiful one to come out of it.
I’m so glad you’re safe! I’ll keep you in my thoughts!
I am SO glad that you’re ok! I wish I knew what to say to you, but to this day I can’t forget the sound of gunshots at Virginia Tech… these experiences never leave you, they change you, but you become better for it. Stay strong <3
the story of your friends is darling so happy for them! and that you were all safe.
i found your blog in a random google search and it’s adorable.