When the news hit you personally

Posted on November 12th, 2008 chivacongelado 2 comments

Those who follow news about Mexico might know that on the same night Barack Obama was elected president of the United States, there was a very dramatic tragedy in Mexico City, as a small airplane carrying the secretary of the interior of the country crashed in the middle of the business district. The news was quite tragic, but that was it.

Then, I started hearing some more personal accounts. My brother-in-law works in the area, and the plane crashed 12 metres away from his office. He saw everything, and was quite shocked by the time he got home. Understandably, I was quite upset when I heard about it. Then I found out that a friend of mine was injured and is in hospital, and am frankly still in shock.

My prayers go to her and her family.

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2 responses to “When the news hit you personally”

Jonna November 13th, 2008 at 22:06

Isn't it strange how the news change when they get a familiar name or face. And how a life can change in an instant. Just like that. It has been quite shocking to follow the news but fortunately, Ulrika is getting better now.
chivacongelado November 14th, 2008 at 16:49

Yes, I'd rather like my news rather distant… =)

Fortunately, she's recovering, but yes, it does give a little different perspective.

Yesterday had a video call with my parents and my niece, 2 years old. If we grew up digital, what will it be for people of her generation?