Boston Strong

I had some vague plans to go to Boston last summer before the Marathon bombing.  And I have to say, I was a little leery after everything that had happened so we scrapped the trip (not the sole reason of course, but it certainly didn't help).  However seeing how the city came back after such an overwhelming obstacle took me by surprise.  They say that terrorism doesn't do exactly what it's supposed to.  Terrorists want to create chaos and pull people apart.  But if the last 10-15 years have shown us anything, it's that it almost never does.  It binds people together into a united front and makes them stronger and more as one. 

I couldn't believe it when it happened one year ago, and I still can't believe it happened today, one year later.  To target such an exciting, and raucous event with anger and hatred is cowardly to say the least.  But the emergency responders, doctors, nurses, and ordinary citizens, banded together and showed those 2 men that the injured and more importantly Boston as a whole wouldn't be brought down so easily.  They showed what strength, kindness and courage could - ultimately heal an entire city. 

What's most telling is the numbers for this year's Marathon.  In 2013 about 23,000 runners participated but in 2014, there are expected to be around 36,000 runners racing.  If that's not Boston strong, I'm not sure what is!  

I know today will be a day of pain and healing for those who lost loved ones and those who are still struggling to mend, but if anything, the love and support of most of the world being sent their way will help them through this anniversary which I'm sure is something the terrorists never anticipated.

Sending love and prayers to Boston and all the marathoners.  #BostonStrong