I sit here in my home on the night of April 15, 2013. The
news channels carry information about the explosions at the Boston Marathon
finish line.
I hear reports from my husband who watches the newscasts.
People who have been hit by shrapnel are losing legs. Runners who have trained
for this event may lose hope because of their injuries and the treatment they
have to receive.
The possibility of infection resulting from the shrapnel
lodged in their legs leads the medical community to amputate.
This is a time when people need the Lord. God did not cause
this act to happen; man did. We have to trust Him to comfort the families of
those who are injured and those who have lost loved ones.
Tuesday April 16. The Today show brought its viewers more
information. One of the guests had worked for the Secret Service. She gave
information about what to observe when we are in a crowd; Are there trash cans
nearby? Is there a mail box close to where you might stand? Is there a glass
storefront behind the area? She said, “The best place to stand is near a
concrete or steel building.”
One of those interviewed said that this would affect
everyone who participated or attended the marathon.
Indianapolis has two events involving running, The Susan G.
Komen Fun Run and the Indy Mini Marathon. Those in charge of these events are
refining plans for security.
One of the three who died was an 8 year old boy. His mother
and a sister were seriously injured as well. It seems the father was running in
the marathon.
As a mother, I feel sad for the boy’s parents. As a
Christian, I am thankful that only three lives have been lost. All I can do is
pray for those who have been injured and for those families who lost a loved
one.
Will you pray with me for these runners and their families? These
participants in the Boston Marathon have trained for this marathon. Their
families along the sidelines support them.