Quandary

I am in a quandary about what to post here. I've just gotten back from one of the most heart-wrenching experiences of a lifetime. And I really don't feel like giving details out of respect. If I say that it had to do with the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, you should be able to figure it out.

I would like to say a little about the experience though. I feel so sorry for the folks who have lost loved ones at the twin towers or other high profile disasters. Seeing and hearing about your grief over and over again through the media does not help. You might think that having thousands of people praying for you would be some comfort, but it doesn't make up for the constant reminders. I'm sure those prayers help in the long run, but the inability to grieve privately is such a big deal. It's like winning some horrible lottery. Out of millions of families on the earth, why does it have to be your family they keep talking about on the news? You can avoid the newspaper and you can turn off your TV and computer, but the story is still everywhere.  I walked into the dentist's office last week and saw the rig on fire on the TV in the waiting room. I burst into tears and ran back outside. In the many airports I had to go through to get to Louisiana,  I couldn't avoid seeing headlines and TV news.

My family is strong and loving. And we will all support each other. And we appreciate your thoughts and prayers.