I got emotional on Marathon Monday as I stood in the rain watching some of the last waves of runners. They were at mile 24. Wet. Tired. But they kept GOING. Old. Young. Pregnant. Limping. Dripping. These amazing people kept going. You cheer their names and chant "you can do it" and then watch a runner pick up their pace and give a smile. It sums up what this city is about: together we can do anything!!
Another teacher and I watched this video on a teacher website. Let's just say, we didn't see this coming and laughed SO hard! (video is about 40 seconds and makes it all clear!)
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Must be so emotional watching the marathon... Especially in the rain- makes everything more emotional.
Our hearts were definitely with y'all at the marathon!
Tamar, you probably ran the gamut of several emotions with those events. Isn't it great to feel human. Have a wonderful week!
My friend calls marathon Monday her Christmas!
Looks like a great week.
Allyson echoed your sentiments about the race - even though she isn't a runner (and has no ambition in that direction) - she is so, so proud of each and every person that participates in this race and has been honored to volunteer. It will possibly be one of the highlights of her memories of going to school at Wellesley.
Boston was on my mind that whole day. The rain must have made it even more emotional. That's awesome that you were able to go see some of them. I couldn't get the video to load. I will try later. Very curious now!
Blue flags against a gorgeous blue sky backdrop...perfect.
WOW - so many things this week - it was emotional to watch the marathon on tv - I can't imagine being there.
Love the celebration of Yom HaAztmaut - so important to take note of such an important day & let the kids learn of it's significance.
You live in an amazing city that is for sure!
I can only imagine the emotions you must have felt at the marathon.
I've always wanted to cheer on runners in a marathon!
Yes I love these fun photos of the Marathon !
I admire anyone who can do a marathon. My daughter ran in one in Chicago some years back, and the training for it is grueling. It was fun to be on the sidelines for her.
I love your thoughts on the marathon. We were in Rome two years ago for the marathon and as I began calling out names my friend said, "how you know their names?" We got a laugh out of that and my pronunciation of Italian names.
They ran with the strength of many! Great tears of joy I'm sure followed many! That teacher is too funny, I was surprised too, but it makes sense!
I bet it was incredibly emotional to stand and watch the runners take back the evil. It's so uplifting to cheer for others. And Happy Birthday Israel!
Oh Congrats! Am only one year younger than Israel!
In the Netherlands, we have Kings Day which is the National holiday -and that we last week (probably because it was a few centuries ago Holland became a country)
When I was an aide, I almost got barfed on. My sister has been a teacher for over 25 years and she has been barfed on a bunch.
Now on to other pleasantries.
Yes, BOSTON STRONG!
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I love that last shot --the (darker/brighter) blue and white of the flag against the blue and white of the sky.
The folks that run in marathons are so inspirational. And crazy. :) So cool that you got to watch the race!
I will have to watch the video - it piqued my interest.
Looks like a great Independence Day celebration! We pray for the peace of Israel all the time.
I had to laugh at the video....I'm embarrassed to say I might have told my own kids that once too..."are you bleeding" OK, good you're fine!
Love the flag picture!
My niece ran in the marathon - how nice of you to be there cheering her on! Thank you and for hosting, what fun!
Wren x
That's so great you went out to watch and support the runners in the marathon. It's hard to believe we are at a year already and I'm glad it went off without incident this time around. Looks like a great celebration at school too for Israeli Independence.
I know! Bostonians are made of strong stuff x
Oh!!! I love your good! it gave me goose bumps, in whatever the circumstance is always inspiring to see people give their all for something, and in this case of course even more! Great you were able to witness it and hopefully cheer someone up!
What a great shot of the marathon. Very emotional!
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