This isn’t going to be a long or really in depth post, it is just a simple reminder.
One year ago today Wes and I were at the Boston Marathon. He has finished running a couple hours before the bombings. In fact at the time it all happened we were on our way out of the city. We had to get back to work the next day so didn’t have time to wait around.
I remember hearing it. I remember the confusion. I remember the calls coming through.
We were blessed to be out of it but so many weren’t. It took us hours up hours to get in touch with our friends down there. We had no idea what was going on.
On the 1 year anniversary of the bombings, I don’t want to focus on what happened. I want us to focus on how precious life can be. That every single day is a gift. It can change in an instant.
This weekend Boston will run again. They will get up and run strong for those who were affected by the terrible events of last year. They will rise up and come together. That is the beauty of this world.
What were you doing on this day last year?
So honored to be running it this year, that must have been a crazy, emotional experience for you guys. I remember feeling confused and devastated just seeing news coverage, can’t imagine how you guys felt!
Michele I am so excited for you! I am going to be emailing you VERY soon 🙂
I was working when the bombing happened. We all rushed to the nearest tv to watch the news. 🙁
It was such a crazy and whirl wind day! Lots of emotions! I think it is one of those days everyone can remember where they were.
During the bombings, I was coming out of my English class and I saw the news on TV. I couldn’t believe it, and I was praying that it was an accident, not an intentional attack.
Such a crazy day that was! Best of luck to your husband, he sure is fast! I look forward to running again this year and taking back our race:)
Thank you Kristin 🙂 I don’t know what his race time goal is he really won’t tell anyone, but hopefully he will take it easy and enjoy it!
I will be cheering you on as well! Can’t wait to be there one day 🙂
I can’t believe it has been a year already. So glad to hear that Wes is a fast runner and missed it all. I was there last year as well. Luckily I finished minutes before the first bomb went off. God was looking out for me that day. So thankful I was safe!
I know. It seems like it was just yesterday, I can still remember the feeling! Yes I was very thankful he was fast because I was standing very close to where the first one went off.
God sure was! Are you going to be racing it again this year?
No not this year, but I will be doing the Big Sur again.
I still can’t believe it’s been a year. I still can’t believe it happened in Boston, in places I know and spent so much time around. I never thought Boston was invincible–I used to always have my eyes peeled when I commuted daily on public transportation–but I still can’t believe it actually happened. That, and the days following, all ending with the city being shut down, was crazy.
I was at work, about to leave to go to physical therapy. I work at a cancer center so we have TVs at every chair in the infusion room. It’s such a busy place, everyone always bustling around, but everyone was just stopped and staring at the screens. We didn’t understand what had happened. No one believed it. I started texting my friends and previous co-workers who usually go to make sure they were okay.
I also remember sitting around the TV with my parents the night they captured Tsarnaev. We kept getting updates on our phone and then they surrounded a boat, which seemed so odd. But he was there and it was finally over while also just beginning.
I can remember the night they captured him as well! My husband and I sat around the TV watching on pins and needles! I am so glad that Boston will run again and move on. We can’t fear! We have to move forward and be strong!
I love this post. I still can’t believe it’s been a year…. what a crazy day. I was only a few streets away taking photos with my family when it happened… luckily I ran fast (not as fast as your hubby lol) but I am grateful for finishing when I did. I couldn’t feel happy about my accomplishment for a very long time… I can’t wait to run the race this year! Enjoy your time in Boston and look out for me on the course! #11648::)
You enjoy your time as well! I will be SURE keep a look out for you!! GOOD LUCK!! RUN STRONG!!