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Talk about going from one extreme to another
I fell asleep last night at around 11. At midnight, I woke up and came out to the kitchen to get a drink. While I was doing that, I decided to click on the Fox News link and see if there was any news on the missing miners in WV. At the top of the page was the little “breaking news” thingy, saying that all 12 miners had been found alive. I was so happy and excited, after watching the news for the last week or so, it was so wonderful to hear good news. I woke Ben to tell him the news, and we watched the coverage for a while. Everyone was celebrating, everyone was happy. Finally, since all was well, I decided to go to sleep, rather than waiting for the expected news conference.
Imagine my shock this morning, when I woke Ben up for work. He looked at me and said, “You heard what happened, right?” I replied with “Yes, they were all found alive, I woke you up and told you”, thinking that he had forgotten that I was awake last night. He looked at me and said, “No, it was a mistake. They’re all dead except one.”
I just couldn’t believe it. Talk about heartbreak. I wanted to just sit down and cry. I couldn’t understand how such a big mistake could have been made in the reporting of this story. I mean, this isn’t a small mistake, this is a huge mistake. Going from 12 alive to 11 dead…that’s a big difference.
Now, if I’m feeling this shocked, and this sad, I cannot imagine what the families of these men are going through. It’s just awful. I can’t even comprehend what they must be feeling. Talk about devastation.
In other news….I finally got tired of coughing and went to the doctor. I have a wonderful case of bronchitis. Anitbiotics and cough medicine for me. I’m feeling pretty blessed right now, to think that all I have to worry about is a stupid cough.
I feel the same way. I cannot even imagine what is going through those family members minds and hearts. I hope to god I never do.
This is so sad… Matt Lauer had his microphone in some poor guys face this morning and the guy could not even talk. He lost his dad.
Hello, Michele sent me. This is really sad news.
I just can’t imagine the pain of going from sheer elation to such sorrow. My prayers are with the families and friends and the entire town there.
Yes, stuff like this puts everything into perspective, doesn’t it?
Very sad, indeed!
So glad you went to the doc, Tammy!
This was so sad and shocking. First, I read online that 12 are dead and 1 alive, to 12 are alive and 1 dead, back to the first being said 12 dead to 1 alive. I think, I would have flipped out if I were them.
Like your new blog look but hate to say Christmas is over. lol
I know. I couldn’t believe it either. You would just have to put me in a padded cell if Iwas on of those poor family memebers. That is torture.
I just can’t imagine the horror of finding the first reports were wrong and they were not alive after all.
Congratulations on being site of the day at Micheles ~ she sent me :)
Michele sent me today! Congrats on being the site of the day!
I sometimes wonder if the news doesn’t do more harm than good in certain situations :( How sad for their families to have to suffer that.
And I’m so sorry to hear you have bronchitis…I used to get that every single winter without fail and it is miserable :( I really hope you feel better soon!!
I loved your blog, and reading through the posts and the pictures – keep up the awesome work!
I forgot to add, I absolutely love your template :)
oh gosh, i saw this on tv as well, i went to bed sending up some happy thoughts for these twelve live men, and i woke up with but one live man and the media in chaos!
congratulations are in order for you… i come from michele, she says hello, and also that you are site of the day!
Congrats on SOTD, Michele sent me!
Good morning……………..
Have a great day at work..
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