Although this blog in dedicated to the life of our daughter, I felt the need to reflect on the recent tragedy that struck Minneapolis. I sincerely hope all of your friends and family were safe when the 35W bridge went down. I was home with Lily and heard it on the news right when it occurred. It just so happened that day was the one time out of all of Dave's residency that he was on an ambulance ride-along through him emergency department rotation at HCMC. My heart immediately sank, knowing he could be on the bridge. Even if he wasn't on it, I knew he was there. After almost two hours of panicking, I got the most precious phone call ever. It was Dave and he was safe. He was among the first responders and helped transport 2 of the 6 critical patients to HCMC. While I selfishly wanted him home, I'm so glad he could be there to help. I'm so proud of him.
Today I went to visit the bridge. I did it for several reasons. I wanted to attempt to understand what Dave went through that night and what he saw. I wanted to see the road I had traveled so many times because I still couldn't believe it is gone. And I wanted to pay my respects to those who were lost in this tragedy. I didn't know what to expect. However, when I came upon a close view of the North side of the bridge, I lost it. I knew that was where Dave had been that night. It was strange to see the cars and bridge still frozen in time. The only difference being the numbers painted to identify the cars. It was eerie and made it so much more real than watching the news story on T.V. Thankfully, our friends and family are safe. One of our very close friends missed being on the bridge by 5 minutes. It's hard not to think that it could have been you or it could have been me. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the 35W collapse.
View from the Stone Arch Bridge with the U of MN in the background.
Today I went to visit the bridge. I did it for several reasons. I wanted to attempt to understand what Dave went through that night and what he saw. I wanted to see the road I had traveled so many times because I still couldn't believe it is gone. And I wanted to pay my respects to those who were lost in this tragedy. I didn't know what to expect. However, when I came upon a close view of the North side of the bridge, I lost it. I knew that was where Dave had been that night. It was strange to see the cars and bridge still frozen in time. The only difference being the numbers painted to identify the cars. It was eerie and made it so much more real than watching the news story on T.V. Thankfully, our friends and family are safe. One of our very close friends missed being on the bridge by 5 minutes. It's hard not to think that it could have been you or it could have been me. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by the 35W collapse.
View from the Stone Arch Bridge with the U of MN in the background.
It was shocking to see the other bridges around the 35W bridge. The all looked to strong...like they could never fall.
Here is the North side of the bridge.
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