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[turps]

When I went to pick up Corey earlier the church was open so people could go in and pray. He remarked on that walking past and once I'd explained he asked if they were praying about the Olympics, because we'd spent yesterday and before school watching pictures of deliriously happy people. I said no, that bombs had exploded in London and people had died and been hurt. We talked on the way home, about bombs, trains and buses. A conversation I never wanted to have.

In case anyone isn't exactly sure where I live it's about 300 miles north of London, so we're just fine, but I have good friends down there and I worried this morning until I knew they were all safe. I ache for those who'll never have that feeling of relief.

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[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

*squeezes you*

Thanks for explaining that. I wasn't sure where you were.. .and my geography for over there sucks, sooooo

And yeah, not a fun conversation to be having. I had a similar one with the Childling and ... *sigh*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*hugs with you*

No worries, my geography about most countries suck beyond the major places so I figured it wouldn't hurt to say.

It's the worst kind of conversation, especially the questions you can't answer. Like why.

[soul4poetry.livejournal.com]

it's the hardest thing explaining to innocent children these "things" (for lack of a better word). It's like taking a piece of thier innocence away, and it's not right that any of us have to go through that.

I'm happy that you're ok, and that your loved ones are too, and I agree I feel for those that will not have that relief.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Exactly. They're children yet you have to talk about things even adults struggle to understand. It isn't right at all, for children and adults alike. Sadly while things like this happen we have to keep talking and trying to explain things the best that we can.

I'm so glad all my friends are fine, but I can't help thinking of those who aren't.

[chrismm.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you're all OK, and man, what a horrible conversation to have with a child. I'm so sorry. *hugs you fiercely*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, we're all fine.

It really was a horrible conversation. One I hope I never have to repeat.

*hugs you back*

[topaz119.livejournal.com]

A conversation I never wanted to have.

Boy, do I know that feeling! Glad that your friends are safe and well and that you can relax a bit. ::hugs::

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It was the worst kind of conversation because I couldn't answer most of his questions. Like why. I wish I knew, as it was I had to explain the best I could and hope that was enough.

But yes, it's easier now I know my friends are fine.

*hugs back* Thank you.

[simply-fly-away.livejournal.com]

I'm glad that my girls are far too young to understand what happened today.

*hugs you tight*

Love you, hug your boys for me.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

In a way I wish Corey was too young too, trying to explain why people would do this has to be one of the most difficult and frustrating things, because I just don't know.

*hugs you hard*

I'm so glad you and your girls were far away, but still, thank you for posting and saying you were okay. It doesn't matter that I knew you weren't near London, I still worried. That went double for Becca.

*hugs you again*

[butterbeer.livejournal.com]

I was so worried about you. I knew you weren't in London but my geography is horrible so I wasn't sure where you were.

I'm sorry you had to have that conversation with Corey. How awful.

I love you and I'm so glad you're okay. <3333333333

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that you worried, but we really are fine.

It was a conversation I really didn't want to have. Like another bit of his childhood was being swept away. But it was better coming from me than the tv or something heard on the school yard.

Love you too, Bonnie. Thank you for caring.

[truekat.livejournal.com]

It's really good to know you're okay! It's so sad that we have to explain to children the wrongs of the world - especially like this when so many lives are lost. Many hugs and good thoughts coming your way as you help Corey to better understand (if that's even possible) the nuts in the world.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Yeah, we're fine. Physically anyway.

Explaining was horrible. It was a beautiful day, sunny and warm yet I had to try and explain why some people think it's okay to kill and main and you just can't. Because I could never understand that way of thinking in the slightest.

Thank you for your good thoughts and hugs, they mean a lot.

[beejaybee.livejournal.com]

I was glad to see you post. I was pretty sure you weren't in London but I was concerned for your family and all. Glad to hear you and yours are all okay.

What a horrible convo to have to have with your kid - mine are a little older so we've been talking terrorists and politics and stuff all morning but there's still no good explanation for any of us so it really doesn't get much easier as they get older. *hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I should have posted earlier really, I just wasn't thinking. But yeah, we're all good. I just wish everyone could say that.

It's a conversation that hurts at any age. Because there is no good explanation and I doubt there ever will be. Trying to explain that is probably the hardest thing of all.

*hugs tight*

[clumsygyrl.livejournal.com]

i can't even fathom how i would be able to explain this to a child.

*hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I don't think you can explain, not fully anyway because there is no explanation, at any age.

*hugs back*

[agent99.livejournal.com]

I'm glad your alright and stuff! I was fretting about my UK friends, and I wasn't sure where everyone lived exactly. I'm still waiting to hear from one of my friends, cause I know he moved to the city a year back so I'm all worried. Ugh.

That must he a borrible conversation to have. I remember friends of mine sat around and talked about it, and WE just can't understand it, so I can only imagine how difficult it is to explain it to a child :(

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I hope you've heard from your friend by now. It's horrible waiting for news like that.

It's impossible to explain really, I mean what can you say?

[ihearthings-ii.livejournal.com]

*hugs you both tight*

it's so terrible. *I* feel like it's too close. I can't believe that some people think this is the greater cause.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

*hugs you back*

I don't understand why anyone would think this would achieve anything. It's insane.

[saba1789.livejournal.com]

So terrible that you had to explain something like this to your kid. *hugs tight*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It wasn't the best conversation I have to agree.

*hugs you tight*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bettina_/]

It's just so horrible and I'mg lad that your friends are fine!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It really is horrible.

Thanks, honey.

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

oh love - that must have been so hard, because there are no answers. I guess the only comfort is that the grownups are just as disoriented and upset and confused and ---stuff.

xx

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It really was, for exactly the reasons you say.

I'm just glad I knew you and other London based friends were fine quickly.

[tara]

While I knew you and your immediate family were safe up north, I'm very glad to hear that you've been in contact with your friends and that they're all safe.

You should never have to have that conversation with Corey, but unfortunately, that's what our world is like. At least he's an intelligent boy, so he'll be better equipped than others his age to process the information.

*hugs* to you and yours at this time. I share your anger and pain.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy too, I mean it was a slim chance they would have been there but still, it was there.

You're right. It was a conversation that had to happen at one point, whether about this or some other thing. Sadly the world can never remain innocent for long.

*hugs back* I know you share it, I class you as a Brit too.

[firequill.livejournal.com]

Thank all things holy. You were on my mind to check on all day when I was away at work with no internet. I'm really glad you're safe. *hug* I have no other words.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thank you for caring, honey.

*hugs you tight*

[t-woman.livejournal.com]

When I heard about it this morning online at school, I immeadiately thought about you. I was trying to figure out who's email I had that I could get a hold of because I can't check lj there, but never could come up with anything. I'm so glad to hear that you're okay.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks for thinking about me, honey.

My email is turps33 at btinternet dot com if you ever want to reach me directly.

[rhiannon-jehane.livejournal.com]

This morning when I checked my flist before work, you were the first one I thought of (I had no idea where you live in relation to London). You hadn't checked in yet, and of course *today* of all days I had an all-day meeting with no internet access. I couldn't check until now.

Thanks for letting us know you're okay.

*hugs*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

If I'd have thought I'd have checked in earlier, but my attention was caught with the news then I had to go out. I'm sorry if I worried you, but thank you for caring.

*hugs back*

[crownzeal.livejournal.com]

In the light of any tragedy, it's always about the kids for me. I hope all your friends in the area are okay.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

It's such a hard thing to explain tragedies to children. They shouldn't have to face evil like that. Sadly I know that's unrealistic.

My friends are all fine, thank you.

[trickyjazzer.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're safe. And my prayers are with everyone effected.

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[faemovana.livejournal.com]

*hugs* glad to hear y'all are out of harm's way and I hope your friends are ok!

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Thanks, honey.

All my friends have checked in just fine. I just wish everyone's had.

[digital-diva.livejournal.com]

love you lots. *hugs tight*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

Love you loads too.

*hugs with you*

[kennedy.livejournal.com]

::hugs::