As the shockwave of the
Boston Marathon tragedy continues to ripple across the nation, Good
Samaritan’s, (Bostonians and non-Bostonians alike), are responding quickly to
pour out their love on all those affected. In less than 48 hours since the bomb
exploded at the finish line, helpers infiltrated Boston to be a part of the movement dedicated to
serving the survivors, apart from the
fear of a second attack or a retaliatory bombing. Leaving their fear behind,
these helpers have made their services, resources, and homes available to the
survivors in the most heartwarming of ways. The Lutheran Church Charities of
Addison, IL have deployed therapy dogs to play and give free cuddles to those
in need. According to the Washington Post, over 8000 volunteers have come
forward to host runners and their families in and around the Boston area while
they recover.
In
tragic times as these, when the news is inundated with horrific images and
heartbreaking stories, Mr. Roger’s (yes, from Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood) offers
some appropriately timed advice that his mom would give him when the news was
dark and scary: “Look for the helpers. You will always find people helping.”
Today, I am thankful that we don’t have to look very hard to find all the
helpers on the news after this tragedy, and reminded that it is always an
option to be a helper yourself.
Larry
Rice and our team offer our deepest condolences to those affected by the Boston
Marathon.
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