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It’s raining today, appropriate given the somber mood this week. It’s been a rough one for Americans. The country is still wrapping our collective heads around a cowardly act of terrorism, and then Wednesday, a fertilizer plant explosion in West, TX decimated a four-block area killing an unknown number of people and injuring well over a hundred. There are a number of people unaccounted for, including three firefighters. It’s another kick to the gut, especially for that small town of 2600 people. In a small, tight-knit community like West, everyone knows everyone, so it hurts them all to their core.
What is it about this week in history? Friday, in addition to being my birthday, will mark the 20th anniversary of the burning of the Branch Davidian compound and the 18th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing. It’s events like those and the ones this week that really get into your head. How can these things happen? They also make you realize just how precious life is.
So, I encourage you to get away from the computers, TV’s and other life distractions. Spend some quality facetime with your family and friends. Take your kids out and let them dance in the rain, and join them when they jump in the puddles.
PatrickSchusterTriathlete 