I haven't commented about the tragedy at the Boston Marathon on the blog, but it has definitely weighed heavily on my heart. A lady I have ran with several times participated in the marathon and was less than a quarter of a mile away from the finish line when the first explosion went off. Her husband witnessed it all since he was less than 200 yards away. I am so thankful that they escaped with no physical injuries, but I know those images and emotions will forever haunt them. Then I think about the ones who were less fortunate..the ones who were injured and the ones who lost their lives. I have been so upset for the father who lost his son who was waiting on his daddy to cross the finish line, I think about his daughter who lost her leg, and his wife who has critical brain injuries. I hurt for him and everyone else who was impacted by this terrible, diabolical scheme.
On Tuesday my nephew and I got out and ran in honor of ALL those who were victims on that day. It wasn't a training run, it wasn't a run that I tracked, and it wasn't a run that music was blaring in my ears. It was a run where I reflected on the tragedy, and then I reflected on the things I am most thankful for and the things that I take for granted the most. It is sad that it takes things like this to snap you back to reality, but I am thankful for the reality check. I always feel like I am always to busy for this and always to busy for that. Sometimes I should just slow it down and relax and enjoy my life and my loved ones now because I am not promised tomorrow.
xoxo, Blondie
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