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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*

[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.

[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*

[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::

[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.

[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

[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]

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*

[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.

[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]

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.

[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*

[clumsygyrl.livejournal.com]

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

*hugs*

[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.

[simply-fly-away.livejournal.com]

I don't know either. How do you explain to your child that sometimes the world is a nasty and frightening place?

I called Becca at work, crying my eyes out, because I needed to make sure that she was safe, I needed to tell her that I loved her and to be careful. Could not find saffronra, she turned up in the end (in a bar!), but I'm still fretting.

We lost my stepsister in the chaos for about two hours but she finally checked in with the stepdad to say that she was home safe. I've been getting texts and emails from people I haven't spoken to in *years* making sure that I'm ok.

*hugs back*

[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.

[raynedanser.livejournal.com]

*clings*

The why is the worst question of all because there is no good answer. It should be something we don't HAVE to answer, dammit.

[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*

[turps33.livejournal.com]

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

*hugs back*

[truekat.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome, hon! Just take care and be safe! :)

[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 :(

[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.

[saba1789.livejournal.com]

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

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

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