Boston Marathon Support Thread

I have no other place I can think of to post this. I don't want to go into the Politics section of the forum, I'd probably get banned for not being able to see dispassionately about it.

I have a friend I'm waiting to hear about. Anyone else?

I feel like my gutt has been wrenched out.

Either there are some serious accidents here where I live and Life Flight just happens to be circling our valley or the guard is up and about like on 9-11.

Either way, my heart and prayers are with those in Boston and their families.

I'm so lucky that I found him. He messaged me on FB the minute he saw I was trying to find him. I also twitter'd it. Thanks Reddog.

It's really hard to sit here and feel so helpless. Wishing I could do something to help the victims and their families.

SWest said:

Phone providers are also recommending trying to text people instead of calling them (requires less bandwidth).

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Very good idea. I found my friend via Facebook. I am grateful he responded within 20 minutes of my message to him.

Still I wonder how many of our members of our community here are being impacted by this. We're here for you.

Kylabelle said:

Thank you Cass for starting this thread, and yes very glad you found your friend. I am feeling this profoundly even though I don't know anyone directly involved. The fact that the Marathon was being run in honor of the Newtown victims, and that some of the survivors of the Newtown shooting were present, adds a layer of distress to all this.

I'm praying for peace and strength for those involved. I do hope that even in sadness and vigilance, people are able to avoid further panic.

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I'm also praying that authorities will find any devices that may be hidden. I saw on one news report that they were saying, "we don't know for sure it was devices or a natural event." seriously? They've found multiple devices now.

I also just read that one of the victims is an 8 year old. I don't understand how this can happen. It's just unthinkable.

I have to study for finals and write a paper. But I'll check in.

aswiftsunset said:

My uncle who lives in Boston had considered going to watch the marathon today, but decided against it last night. He is fine and he called my mum (his sister) and the rest of our family to tell them he was okay.

Thoughts with those of you who haven't heard from loved ones yet.

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So glad he's okay.

Rockweaver said:

lady i am also waiting for a member of my family to call. we have posted several messages to them and the office they work in. we have had no reply so we will wait by the phone and trust that all is well.

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I'm so sorry. I hope they answer soon.

Rockweaver said:

good news just got the call she is ok. thanks all for the support

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I'm so glad!