Boston: Boston Marathon 2013
Yesterday tragedy struck close to home.
It's unsettling to think that bad things can happen anytime, anywhere.
Lives were lost, so many brutally injured and the rest are in shock, that a city, just trying to host a marathon, can't do so in peace.
I was supposed to meet Danielle yesterday at the finish line at 3pm, and was talking to Ana on Twitter about doing the same.
I was hesitant to leave the house, taking longer than usual to get dressed, dilly-dallying in the weirdest way, which is strange, because I'm always up for photographing events in the city and normally would have been out much earlier.
I was half an hour late, I got there at 3:30pm, wondering why so many people looked distraught, some crying. I wondered why everyone was on their phones. I wondered why there were so many ambulances and cop cars racing by, more than average for a marthon, I thought. Then I overheard someone say there were two explosions at the finish line.
I'm so thankful that both Danielle and Ana are safe, and that those we knew who were either running or volunteering in the area are also okay.
I'm so touched by all the family and friends who reached out via phone, text, email and tweets, even Instagram friends who reached out, and I thank you for your thoughts and concern.
We continue to mourn those who were killed and pray for those who are injured. Boston is one of the strongest cities that I have come to know since living here, and I know that we will be able to persevere.
"All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring
Was so happy to see this family reunite!
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Touching photos Smita, thank you for sharing. So grateful that you and the girls are ok <3
What a horrific day. Something that brings everyone to Boston such as a marathon can end in something catastrophic. I am deeply saddened that this happened to a city that I love. I am thankful that you were safe away from the craziness. Much love - Christine
So glad you are alright! We were coming off a long weekend in Chicago and decided last minute we were still too tired to venture into town and meet our friends. Counting my blessings today. Hang in there, neighbor <3
Thanks Emily, Christine and Allison xoxo
Allison, good thing you decided not to come down!
It's like a horror story. I still can't believe I was there little before it all happened.
I know Ana, I was thinking about you; b/c you had those instagrams before it happened! OMG, so scary!! glad you were home!