my thoughts go to everyone in Boston right now..

[david p]

I certainly agree, Carole. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families. There was a contingent of Pittsburgh runners participating, but I believe they were far enough behind not to be involved. Again, a terrible tragedy.

[Karen]

Thank you, Carole. Paul and I are fine. I don't know how much the global news is reporting, but this is Patriot's Day in Massachusetts, a day honoring those who fought at the very first battle in the American Revolution, which began just a few miles from where we live. So it's not just Marathon Day and Tax Day for us, and will forever mark this day, already a somber one, with a darker stain.

[phesina]

My thoughts and prayers are with and for those affected by the tragic events in Boston today.

[todd]

wow so sad

[Queen of Poop]

Glued to CNN. Heart is breaking for those hurt and killed. Prayers for everyone.

[Karen]

As many people posted on Facebook today, there is a Mr. Roger's quote about what is mother told him when tragedies happen.

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
― Fred Rogers

And here, to prove that the good people truly outnumber the bad: a simple story of people in my home state, near and not-so-near to Boston, making an effort outpouring of help.

They also report that enough people have donated blood today so they have enough to treat the victims.

[Kirsten]

I've been watching CNN last night and saw the horrible events, and this morning, I learned that one of the victims is an 8-year-old boy who was waiting for his father at the finishing line. And so many people are severely injured! Horrible!