My house is about eleven miles from down town Boston.
And the office where I work? Well, it's about a mile from me...just that much closer to the city.
Neither my town, or the town where I work were on lock down this Friday.
But I was.
Self-imposed lock down.
I've had trouble sleeping all week - and by early Friday morning I was in mild panic-attack mode...for the first time in my life, felt too scared to leave my house. I hated the fear - even knew it to be irrational. But I was just stuck. Thankfully, I have a very gracious boss.
Once my husband had been home from work for a while, I was better. And when the manhunt was over, I was so relieved. And I have slept.
"Not everything that is faced can be changed ~
but nothing can be changed until is is faced."
James Baldwin
I have watched people - hundreds and hundreds of people, all week long - face the threat that crippled our city head on. Without hesitation. And with the safety and well being of others their first priority and motivation. I have watched people run towards danger....face down whatever fear is present and do what needed to be done. I am in awe. And so grateful. And a bit ashamed. I will have to do some soul searching and, perhaps, face some things in myself that I'd rather not see...
But, for now, I'll share with you some of my favorite photos of my home city. I do love this place!
"Happiness"
"Spring"
{this is the only shot from this week - blooms in the town squares, under the white steeples...flags at half mast}
"Warm and Fuzzy Autumn"
"Gathering"
"Family - On and Off the Field"
yes...love that dirty water
Boston, you're my home
Linking up with
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