Mama in New England

This is us, as I navigate motherhood and enjoy the amazing adventure.

We are a family of four, a cat and a dog, living outside Boston, Massachusetts. I started this blog as a way to update friends and family who are afar, but it seems to have become somewhat therapeutic & helps me laugh when I need to.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Boston, Patriots Day

Thankful that I don't have to explain the Marathon events of any of this to my children yet.  Patriot's Day is a holiday in Massachusetts and is one of the first spring days that the state enjoys at Fenway and watching the marathon.
The police officer on the left is a friend and neighbor of a good friend of mine.  She worked 24 hours straight because of the marathon and aftermath.  The police are currently required to work twelve hour shifts and go home for twelve hours, then return to work.  They only represent a small portion of the people effected as the city comes back together.  Countless stories continue to come out about the events downtown as the city continues to investigate the scene and services are held.  
The incomprehension and sadness we all feel at a time like this is indescribable.  Then to hear the news that gun laws are not being reformed in the midst of trying to comprehend another tragedy is even more frustrating.  We continue to think and pray for everyone touched by this tragedy. 

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