The last couple of days, I've been carrying the grief of 51 families.
I was devastated to hear about the plane that went down near Buffalo Thursday night. Whenever there is a tragic accident, I find myself reliving my experience over again. I can't separate myself from those who are getting the news...their loved one is gone,without warning, through no fault of their own, in the blink of an eye.
This one affected me intensely because of the fire involved. Those families will have no remains, and will be forever haunted by what they imagine of the last moments of the lives of those who are lost. It's agonizing....and it never leaves you.
I was listening to the news last night and they were describing how the plane rolled and pitched and then just fell out of the sky. The fear those passengers must have felt, if only for a few moments, had to be more excruciating than anything we can imagine. My heart is broken for them, for what they experienced, and for all those they left behind who must somehow come to terms with the unthinkable.
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How fragile life is, Kat....how quickly and unexpectedly it can be taken at any moment. I think it is even worse when there is no time to say goodbye. I know how deeply you feel about this, and it effects me the same way. My heart goes out to those unfortunate people and their families.....
Yes..It's a horrible tragedy! I know it hits you so much more considering your grief! Sending prayers and hugs to you and thoughts to all involved in this horrific incident. Blessings, Lisa
I see you and I react the same way to news like this. We both have lost very close family members in a tragic way. I have since learned to cherish every moment of life and to tell those I love, how much I love and value them. With that said, I hope you know how much I value your friendship here in the blogs.
Monica
I'm sorry Kat - I know you must feel shaken all over again and so sad for those families.
Kat,
I can't imagine how you feel at times like these. I've been lucky that I haven't lost anyone near and dear to me. I'm so sorry that you have that never ending sadness in your heart for your family members that died.
I can only imagine how those families of those on that plane must be feeling tonight. So very sad indeed.
Love you dear friend,
Connie
It is heartbreaking....I go though the same emotions as you.
Hugs,
Gretchen
I left a post on Desert Year today with you and the others in mind.
I empathize with you. The horror of what each family is going through...
I'm sorry this event has turned into a painful flashback for you, Kat. It is more devastating, I think, or devastating in a different way, anyway, when the grief of losing someone you love is accompanied by the shock of the tragedy coming out of the blue...
Oh you poor thing....it must be horrible. I wish so much that you didn't have to go thru that agony...but from someone who bears her own type of agony, I know I can't make it go away.
Love you lots,
Nance
Kat, this is so tough on you. Know that you are in my good thoughts and prayers ... I have to push myself away from the thoughts of the fear those souls must have felt and away from the grief those families feel.
My heart breaks thinking of it also.
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