Thank you for referencing this was the day of Lincoln’s demise and the Boston Marathon bombing. That bombing involved my neighbors where the mother was a participant and her two children, a boy and a girl, and husband were anxious observers. One of those bombs caused shrapnel to penetrate near the son’s groin. He was in the hospital for …
Thank you for referencing this was the day of Lincoln’s demise and the Boston Marathon bombing. That bombing involved my neighbors where the mother was a participant and her two children, a boy and a girl, and husband were anxious observers. One of those bombs caused shrapnel to penetrate near the son’s groin. He was in the hospital for quite a few weeks. He had been standing near another child who was injured also. Obama visited with the families and I know my neighbors really felt the warmth and sincerity he projected. The family was, of course, traumatized for years but the son I mentioned, is graduating from Annapolis Naval Academy next month. He plans to stay in the military. I saw him a few months back when he was home for the holidays. He called out to me and gave me a big hug. I have known him since he was a wee lad and now he is this tall handsome man who has his future ahead of him. I truly wish this for every child and for them to grow up knowing Biden and Harris have their backs. Those like Trump and Company must be put out to pasture. Thanks, Heather.
Personal stories like yours, Marlene, are part of the reason I come back every morning. And a reason to keep on keeping on. We are not alone. There are wonderful people out there, like yourself, and the young man you mention. What a day April 15th has turned out to be.
We are not alone, so true. I may not know any of the Readers here in real life, but my 20 or so years of "on line involvement" (first through subject matter fora, and these days via various Substack and Facebook accounts) I know I could meet people in person and we'd become fast friends in the "real" world.
Tears, present, at your touching reminder, not only of the personal reach and impact of that tragedy, but also, that even horrific tragedy can be overcome with decency, courage and community reaching deep into generations of personal stories. ❤️
That is excellent news about the young man injured in Boston, Marlene. I listened to that whole event unfold on NPR, since we were driving a long distance and mesmerized by it.
Thank you for referencing this was the day of Lincoln’s demise and the Boston Marathon bombing. That bombing involved my neighbors where the mother was a participant and her two children, a boy and a girl, and husband were anxious observers. One of those bombs caused shrapnel to penetrate near the son’s groin. He was in the hospital for quite a few weeks. He had been standing near another child who was injured also. Obama visited with the families and I know my neighbors really felt the warmth and sincerity he projected. The family was, of course, traumatized for years but the son I mentioned, is graduating from Annapolis Naval Academy next month. He plans to stay in the military. I saw him a few months back when he was home for the holidays. He called out to me and gave me a big hug. I have known him since he was a wee lad and now he is this tall handsome man who has his future ahead of him. I truly wish this for every child and for them to grow up knowing Biden and Harris have their backs. Those like Trump and Company must be put out to pasture. Thanks, Heather.
Thank you Marlene for this wonderful post. I am so happy that the young lad survived and has thrived.
Personal stories like yours, Marlene, are part of the reason I come back every morning. And a reason to keep on keeping on. We are not alone. There are wonderful people out there, like yourself, and the young man you mention. What a day April 15th has turned out to be.
We are not alone, so true. I may not know any of the Readers here in real life, but my 20 or so years of "on line involvement" (first through subject matter fora, and these days via various Substack and Facebook accounts) I know I could meet people in person and we'd become fast friends in the "real" world.
Tears, present, at your touching reminder, not only of the personal reach and impact of that tragedy, but also, that even horrific tragedy can be overcome with decency, courage and community reaching deep into generations of personal stories. ❤️
That is excellent news about the young man injured in Boston, Marlene. I listened to that whole event unfold on NPR, since we were driving a long distance and mesmerized by it.
Yeah, that day will live on in infamy.
Marlene, thank you for your news about the little guy who was injured.
Thanks for sharing that personal story, Marlene.
Thanks for sharing this story, Marlene.