So for those of you who knew I was going to be there, I wasn't, and I'm fine. I'm so very grateful that my hubby is fine too, although I know that "fine" isn't really the word for it. When you see something like that, it sticks into your heart and your mind. The families and the children that were there need all of our good thoughts and prayers as they come to terms with injuries, loss, and trauma.
Another reminder that life is short and what we do today is what matters. Hug your spouse and children a little closer.
My heart goes out to the pilot of the Galloping Ghost, his family and his friends. This is the poem that is most often recited at the funeral of a pilot. May it wing his way speedily heavenwards.
High Flight
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;
Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things
You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung
High in the sunlit silence. Hov'ring there,
I've chased the shouting wind along, and flung
My eager craft through footless halls of air. . . .
Up, up the long, delirious burning blue
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
I've topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace
Where never lark, or ever eagle flew —
And, while with silent, lifting mind I've trod
The high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
— John Gillespie Magee, Jr
4 comments:
i was thinking of you when i heard about the crash. i am glad you and your husband are safe.
much love and strength to everyone involved.
So sorry to read of this crash today; I was at Reno 2 years ago, the speed those guys travel is phenomenal. It's always a devastating blow to the aviation community when a pilot dies, my thoughts are with this pilots family - and those injured or killed whilst enjoying such a wonderful event. May they rest in peace.
Prayers already. That poem was read at my brother-in-laws funeral. He was an aviator and flying was a big defining element in his life. Beautiful. But, sad. So glad your hubby was not physically injured.....
Hey there, we saw that over here, it was big news. I hope you are yours are okay. The aftershock might take some time to heal. Hugs.
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