Yesterday, upon hearing that London was selected as the site for the Summer 2012 Olympics, my first thought was saying to myself that I must go and visit London before terrorists destroy it.
Today, after learning the news of the explosions my stomach notted up, I had some momentary flashbacks and my thoughts immediately went to my colleauges in London who use the Kings Cross Station to go to work.
Part of me dreads seeing the names on our corporate website, for the reminder it poses after 9/11, but part of me has the need to know that everyone I know is safe. That doesn't mean I don't care about the rest of the population. For me dealing with a tragedy is easier when there is no connection to friends or family. More later, I have to leave for work and get on the subway.
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Update: It took me an hour to get to work instead of the usual 30min. I work with WTC survivors, so theirs was a quiet somber mood most of the day. Because I'm a single mom and have a young son, I was encouraged to leave early so I could pick him up and work from home, avoiding the anticipated rush hour delays. I thought that was really thoughtful. It seems that a lot of people had the same idea, as the train stations wer very crowded at 3:30pm.
It'll take more than a few bombs to destroy Londoners, though. The Germans and the IRA found that out.
Posted by: Sally at July 7, 2005 10:13 AMI was thinking about you this morning. Worrying it was going to be bringing some bad flashbacks for you. {{{{HUGS}}}} And I'll be praying that all of the names you're looking for - show up on the safe and sound list. *sigh*
Posted by: Teresa at July 7, 2005 11:56 AMOnce I saw that Sally, Alex and Tara were all right, said my prayers for the Brits my thoughts turned to you. Like Teresa I hope the names you look for are signed at the bottom of an email - saying they are all ok.
I'll be prayin'.
Posted by: Tammi at July 8, 2005 12:12 AM