london bombs; breaking my ten-word rule

[lobelia321]

We're all okay. T'h left Cambridge on the 8.45 for Kings Cross, was in Kings Cross just as the tubes were cancelled, walked up to Russell Square where he was giving a paper at a conference and came upon the bus whose top was blown off just minutes after it happened. Bizarrely, he went to his conference because what else to do? He walked to Finsbury Park and caught various trains and made it back just in time to see our phenomenally handsome and star-of-the-performance son's last few lines of his end-of-primary-school play (he was evil Sheriff of Nottingham in 'Robin Hood'). But I had gone to buy tapes specially and video'ed the lot. I was so anxious for much of the early afternoon because I knew he had been in the vicinity of that bus at the crucial time and I couldn't get hold of his mobile because all the lines were busy. Also, my job's up the spout again but I'm just so relieved that t'h's safe and back home.

However, in my anxiety, worry and anger I did manage to write a whole page of rather good prose for my Introduction. Just because this seemed now trivial compared with everything else.

I feel emotionally exhausted now and must fall into bed. I hope everybody is ok.

Comments

[azewewish.livejournal.com]

*tight hugs*

Am so glad you & the husband are alright. Was worried about you. <3333

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you. We're still unsettled by it all but relieved and thankful to be okay.

[msilverstar]

so glad you're ok -- thought of you and then assumed you were safely away. I'm glad t'h is ok too. *clings*

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yes, it seems that half of Cambridge was at King's Cross that morning. I suppose this is not surprising as King's Cross is the station for commuters from Cambridge. We're still somewhat shaken but grateful and relieved to be okay.

[yellow-oranges.livejournal.com]

~whew~
♥

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie.

[bunnysquee.livejournal.com]

oh, sweetie, i don't know what to say ... so awful. very, very, VERY glad you and your family are alright. your poor husband - it must have been awful for him to be in the middle of all that ...

and i'm really sorry about your job. mine's gone down the toilet too, so i feel your pain.

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you, sweetie. T'h had a dream about that bus last night. It's illuminating to realise how little it takes to give you a sort of minor trauma. It makes you realise how terrible it is for people who experience much worse. We're still shaken but thankful and relieved to be okay. It puts the job shit into perspective somewhat, too.

thankful

[office-ennui.livejournal.com]

i know this must sound trivial but i am so glad to hear your family is okay and that you are alright. i am so sorry that this happened which seems like such a tiny thing to say against the weight of it all but i really am so very sorry and so very glad you werent hurt.

Re: thankful

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Oh, it does not sound trivial at all! As you can imagine, my family can never be trivial to me! Thanks so much.

[birdgerhl.livejournal.com]

glad you're all okay.

add meeeee!!!

b.x

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

*reels with shock at unknown name* Oh, it's only Nova. *wipes brow*

Thank you!

[timberwolfoz.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I didn't think you or yours were anywhere near the place!

So glad t'h is fine.

Now go drink lots of tea. Or ale. Or whatever. ;)

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Yes, it seems that half of Cambridge was near King's Cross that morning which isn't that surprising, I guess, seeing that King's Cross is the main station for Cambridge commuters. Thank you!

[jayest.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you and your husband are fine - didn't think you'd be near the place, so it was a lot closer than I thought.

In other news, are you aware that Kiran Shah is one of the guests at the Fellowship Festival. Just thought you might be interested....

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you! After having sat two seats away from Kiran Shah on the London tube six weeks or so ago, I don't think I want to see him again. I'm still recovering from not having approached him then. I was in such a state! I don't think I'm cut out for meeting people I've imagined naked and aroused.

[brightest-blue.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm so glad that all of you are okay. I was worried. :-(

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you. We are still shaken but just relieved and grateful to be okay.

[sheldrake.livejournal.com]

How horrible for you. So glad t'h is ok!

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you. We are still somewhat shaken but thankful and relieved to be okay. T'h had a dream about that bus last night. It's illuminating to realise how little it takes to give you a sort of mini-trauma. It makes you realise how much worse it must be for those who experience much worse. The trauma experts on the radio said you might experience symptoms such as unusual behaviour, flashbacks, excessive workaholism. T'h was in a state of dopeyness all day today: I think it's the aftershock. A brush with death is emotionally draining.

[giglet.livejournal.com]

Thanks for checking in. I'm glad you all are okay.

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Thank you, honey.

[travelingcarrot.livejournal.com]

OMG, I was thinking about you and hoping you would post, then I missed this because I've been insanely busy. It must have been terrible to be worrying for all that time. Back when I still liked the man who is now my ex (ie before I married him!) he was on his way back from visiting me in France when the Kings Cross fire happened. I spent hours trying to track him down, and it turned out he was on the last train before the one where all the people died. He actually smelled the smoke as he was leaving. So I know what it's like.

Changing topic completely, get this: my son's end-of-primary-school play is Robin Hood, too! Is it a tradition or something?

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Heh. Maybe it is? They did Peter Pan last year.

God, how terrible about your man and the KX fire.