Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Run For Boston

sunrise before a run; 6:45am Saturday, April 13, 2013

I don't know enough about what happened in Boston yesterday to be angry; I only know enough to be desperately, achingly sad.  And so while I usually urge words - if not actions - on this blog in response to tragedy, I find that I have none except for those necessary to express horror and grief and love.  While we wait for answers, though, I know that we will make music, whatever that means to us in our own lives, more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly, than ever before.  And, if we can, we will run for Boston.


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  1. kcsalingApril 16, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Today, we grieve for those who were lost and find solace in the courageous actions of those who ran in to help. And tomorrow, we find the people responsible and make sure they have a VERY bad day.

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  2. andreaApril 16, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Lovely words Betsy, thank you for sharing. I agree that I am just sad.

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  3. Betsy TransatlanticallyApril 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    thank you Andrea. it's just... everywhere, you know?

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  4. Betsy TransatlanticallyApril 16, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    very very very bad day. and then also the day after that will be bad for him/her/them. VERY bad.

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  5. Stacey BethApril 16, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Betsy, did you see this Washington Post story yesterday? http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2013/04/15/if-you-are-losing-faith-in-human-nature-go-out-and-watch-a-marathon/ I thought it was a beautiful reminder of human nature, in the face of great despair. I especially liked the last paragraph because I think it speaks to what we all ache for and yet reminds us of the compassion of the vast majority: that the Red Cross didn't need more blood (more than enough donors), that those that had run 26.2 miles ran even MORE to help, that medical personal ran INTO the fire. We are surrounded by heroes, always, and they show up in the times of great tragedy.

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  6. expatmumApril 16, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    There are so many sad stories coming out today. I have just listened to one about the little 8 year old boy who was killed; if that wasn't sad enough for the family, his 6 year old sister (s dancer) has lost one leg and part of her second leg. Unbelievable.

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  7. AngieApril 16, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Such a senseless tragedy. Praying for Boston and all those affected.

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  8. Andrew L'autreApril 16, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I was shocked to hear about the bombings. :( I hope we won't have to wait to long to find out why someone did this. I know you're not in the Boston region, Betsy, but I hope you're okay.

    I completely agree that we must do everything we can to make the world a better and more beautiful place.

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  9. Betsy TransatlanticallyApril 17, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I hadn't! thank you. love ALWAYS wins.

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  10. Betsy TransatlanticallyApril 17, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I heard! it's breathtaking in its senselessness.

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  11. Betsy TransatlanticallyApril 17, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    thanks, Andrew. my sister's there so it was scary, but she's fine.

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