Before posting another knitting update, which seems so frivolous and small, I have to speak about how much my heart is aching for the people in Blacksburg and those at Virginia Tech. I cannot believe that as I sit here with my mundane life, there are people right now going through the most horrific and painful experience that anyone could imagine. And people thoughout the world go through this every day while we go about our business totally unaware. These events bring the reality home in a very personal way because we know it could be our son, our daughter, our sister — and it is too much to bear.
The folly of one man can bring down the many.
P.S. From Sally: I wondered whether to post anything on this today or not. It’s been weighing so heavily on me. Blacksburg is relatively close to DC; lots of students from this area attend Virginia Tech and I know families whose children are there.
It reminded me of 9/11, when my then-fourth grader was in school on Capitol Hill, just a few blocks from the Capitol. His classroom had a view of the Capitol Dome. When word came that a plane might be headed for the Capitol, it was a hopeless and helpless feeling. We are 20+ minutes away when there are perfect driving conditions, and of course all of the roads were closed. There was no way for us to go get him.
When that yellow school bus finally pulled up at our house after they started letting people out of the cordoned off area — well, it was a wonderful feeling. I have thought all day today about those parents who are not getting that relief and that happy ending.
Thank you for articulating so well what has been weighing on me all day…
Comment by Deirdre — April 16, 2007 @ 8:04 pm
I second that, I just got in, I am going to get my knitting and watch the news. I have one in college and one more to go. Two through already, it seems to get worse doesn’t it?
I still kiss them good-bye every time they leave, doesn’t seem so “oh Mom” any more…..
Ps, just found your blog, your knitting is beautiful!Wendy
Comment by Redsoxgal — April 16, 2007 @ 8:31 pm
so horrible.
Comment by AuntieAnn — April 16, 2007 @ 9:08 pm
Yes, so sobering. Most of us have such thankfully mundane problems in comparison. It is unimaginably horrific.
Comment by Romi — April 16, 2007 @ 10:05 pm
Its a good day to hug our kids and call those we care about.
Comment by Michelle — April 17, 2007 @ 7:08 am