I turned on the TV yesterday, expecting to hear my favorite evening news anchor and catch up on the business of the day. Instead, I saw this.
I reacted to this very much like I reacted to the news of 9/11. I felt physically ill, I couldn't catch my breath, I couldn't cry. Paralyzed with disbelief.
I have traveled on this bridge. I know people who possibly travel on this bridge every day. I have many friends in Minneapolis and I immediately got out the map to see where everyone lives or works in relation to the bridge. I tried to call my parents, who frequently go into the city for work or shopping or entertainment. All the cell phone lines were jammed and I couldn't reach anyone. The news reporters finally asked people to only make absolutely necessary cell phone calls and so eventually I was able to talk to my mom. She had the same idea and had been trying to call me to make sure I wasn't in the city with the kids. And then I couldn't do anything but pray that everyone else is safe. And pray also for those who are not.
This kind of stuff makes me so sad.
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I remember that feeling all too well. I felt that way on 9/11, the urgent need to speak with loved ones and know that they are safe.
Dont be surprised if you walk around in a fog for a few weeks, it will get better.
((()))
p.s. Good to "see" you again!:-)
My mom lives right outside of Minneapolis in Mankato, and I was sort of feeling a little like hyper-ventilating myself. But she doesn't get out much, so I settled down and figured she was okay. Then I got an email from her. Whew!
I'm glad your mom and dad were okay.
love dawn
Laney- the news coverage of the bridge has been round-the-clock, non-stop. It's gotten to where I have turned it off just to give myself a sanity break. Much like 9/11. Luckily everyone I was worried about is just fine. But they all have "it could have been me" stories to tell.
Dawn- your mom is in Mankato? Let me know the next time you come to visit and we'll do lunch!
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