Minneapolis Bridge Collpase

When I looked up at my TV screen at about 7pm last night, my heart skipped a beat.  All I could think was not again.  9/11 certainly changed the way I watch the news forever.  I sat down on the couch and took it all in.  For a person with intense driving issues, it was like something out of a nightmare.  I don’t think I could ever drive again.  Crossing bridges would be out of the question. 

The city of Minneapolis and all of its citizens are bound to be affected by this tragedy for a long time to come. A disaster like this doesn’t affect only those directly involved, it affects everyone. Mothers and fathers, children and friends, acquaintances and co-workers will all feel the impact of this staggering loss.  It gives me chills to hear the stories of everyday heroes created by crises like these.  It’s a shame.  It often takes the worst to bring out the best.    Unforeseen random events like this should remind us to bring out the best everyday.  You never know when a bridge is gonna fall or a plane is gonna crash.  Make sure you leave this world knowing that the last thing you did was conceived in goodness.  No matter the circumstance of your departure.  Think before you speak.  Look before you leap.  Weigh the possible  consequence of every single action.  Even the most benign choices can be devastating when made without thought. 

Say a prayer for the ones who are waiting for word of a missing loved one. Light a candle for the children on the bus who will probably never look at a common bridge the same way again.  Take steps to ensure that the infrastructures you drive under and over everyday are maintained to the highest standards.  Do it for youself, your children, your friends and your community.  Keep the citizens of Minneapolis, that are just like you and me,  in your thoughts.  Their grief and recovery is far from over.