I know this has been all over the major news stories but I just wanted to post something about it here.
In Huntington, UT a mine collapsed 12 days ago. 6 workers are missing. The mining community has been working non stop to try to locate where the miners are inside the mountain. 3 holes (and a 4th has been started) have been drilled from the top of the mine to see if they can find the missing miners.
Last night there was breaking news and all the reporters could do was speculate what was happening. 5-6 ambulances were rushed to the top of the mountain and life flight could be seen landing in the area. There wasn't much chance that the miners were found because they would have to be reached through a main tunnel not the 9inch holes being drilled. So the only possibility was there was another collapse. As a few of the ambulances left the reporters could see chest compressions being done on someone.
Later it was released that three rescue workers had died and 6 others were injured. You can see the actual story here or here or here.
I try not to dwell too much on this kind of stuff because I just feel so helpless. There isn't much I can do other then wait with the rest of the world to find out what exactly is going on. I can't even imagine what the families are going through. They don't know if their family members are alive or dead and at this point if they will even be able to find them. The work just is too dangerous. But when all three of the major networks are covering it and there isn't' much on TV and I'm all caught up on DVR all I can do is watch and wait. Last night as I was trying to fall asleep my mind was definitely on the miners. I just wanted a happy ending for them. I wanted them to be found after 12 days in a mine; to miraculously come walking out blinking at the bright lights and hugging their family. But now with this new tragedy I'm not sure that is ever going to be possible. It's sad and it just sucks. Those men risked their lives to make money for their family. I'm sure they know the danger of being a miner just as a soldier, a policeman or a fireman knows the danger of their job. It just sucks.
So say a prayer for the miners, the resuce workers and all of their families today.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Why not a happy ending?
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I tried to write a post on this very subject, but nothing I wrote seemed to convey exactly what I was feeling.
I guess I don't know how I should feel. Of course I feel sad and angry that we can't find the miners and in trying to do so more people lost their lives. But I also feel bad that I change the channel when I see the news covering the story with nothing happy to report. Should I force myself to watch it in honor of the families suffering? I want to help in some way, but I know that the only thing I can do is offer prayers. Why do I feel like that's not enough?
OMG! I seriously need to get cable. I just heard about the mining accident this morning. I am so out of touch with the news. That is so sad. It is even more tragic that they have lost more lives trying to find the ones that are still in there, unsure if they are even still alive. :(
I agree.. I stayed up all night last night watching to see what would happen.. I was hoping they would continue searching for the other miners.. even though I understand how dangerous it is - and what if something happened and more men were hurt or killed? But what if they're down there and still alive. I'm just praying for a miracle.. maybe there is some way they can dig themselves out. I know that is a long shot and probably not possible.. but all things are supposed to be possible through God. so yes - let's say a prayer.
hugs.
I have been desperately trying to ignore it because when I think about it I feel claustrophobic and HORRIBLE.
Those poor men. Those poor families.
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