Friday, April 19, 2013

Stormy's Bucket List - Q - Blogging from A to Z!

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Stormy's Bucket List
Q - Quiet Reflection
 
 
 


Thanks, Stormy, I've got this one.

I'm married to a volunteer firefighter.

My 'second' family is the fire department.

Most of my friends are first responders as well as some of my family. 

It's impossible to understand why some people run away from danger while others run towards it but I'm thankful for what first responders do each and every day.

The bombing in Boston is just a horrible act of terror and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.

But, my heart is just broken into pieces for the families in West, Texas who have lost their loved ones in a terrible explosion.

At least 10 first responders lost their lives trying to save others.

May the love and support of your community, your state, and your country give you strength during this very difficult time.
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19 comments:

  1. M.J. FifieldApril 19, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    This. Absolutely.

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  2. AndreaApril 19, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Quiet reflection...perfect.

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  3. Alex J. CavanaughApril 19, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Remember those who give everything they have for others.

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  4. mshatchApril 19, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    First responders are definitely special people.

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  5. L. Diane WolfeApril 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Beautifully said.

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  6. DanaApril 19, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Thanks. We all need to remember those who put their lives on the line for the rest of us and sometimes lose their own...

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  7. Al DiazApril 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Amen.

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  8. Heather M. GardnerApril 19, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Thank you, friends.

    I appreciate it.

    Heather

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  9. Nancy ThompsonApril 19, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Well said.

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  10. Rhonda AlbomApril 19, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Beautifully written. Not much else to say.

    Rhonda @Laugh-Quotes.com

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  11. Carol KilgoreApril 19, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Thank you for remembering those in West.

    The losses and sadness there are getting lost in the wake of Boston. The last I heard 12 deaths were confirmed with 60 people as yet unaccounted for and 160 injured.

    West is 2-3 hours north of where I live.

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  12. Cori VidaeApril 19, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    It takes a special kind of person to run into a burning building rather than away from it. That's a kind of courage I greatly admire and suspect I don't, myself, have. Hopefully I will never have to find out.

    ~ Cori Vidae ~

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  13. MApril 20, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Feeling the same pain here in CA.
    Thankfully it is A-Z Friday!

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  14. Heather M. GardnerApril 21, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Thank you everyone.

    I'm glad so many feel the same.

    Carol, I felt the same way. First responders are heroes to me and I wanted to know every detail and couldn't get any info.

    Heather

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  15. Ida ThoughtApril 22, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    You certainly gave me something to reflect on.

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  16. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    First responders are the only true heroes left in world. Thanks for reminding us in your lovely post. :-)

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  17. Tyrean MartinsonApril 22, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Thank you. First responders are amazing.

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  18. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Prayers, lots and lots of prayers....

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  19. GailApril 22, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    Visiting from Alex.

    Thanks for being a firefighter's wife. They are very wonderful people.

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