What a tragic week it has been for Americans across the
country. After hearing the news of the
horrific bombing at the Boston Marathon finish line followed by the earth-shattering
fertilizer blast in West, Texas, Mr. Rogers’ quote has been quite moving:
“When I was a boy and I would see scary
things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look
for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’"
There are countless
helpers surrounding these tragedies.
From the race volunteers and runners to the fire fighters and citizens
of West, Texas, ordinary people became heroes
in seconds. They helped those in need
without question and without pause. As a
runner, as an American, and as a human, it strikes my core to see triumph of
the human spirit. Despite terror,
despite fright, we continue to care for each other. We show love.
We show compassion. Thank you to
all the helpers in these tragedies and in our daily life. We appreciate all of you, we appreciate your
unselfishness, and we appreciate your random acts of kindness towards perfect
strangers. Though we are heart-broken
over the devastation and loss, we can be thankful and rest soundly knowing that
love prevails.
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