Barack Obama

in the bombing. They're in their early 30s, roofers and best friends. Each lost his right leg above the knee. The mom was going back and forth between the 2 hospitals, trying to stay strong. She has to go in the bathroom if she starts crying because she can't let them see it.

I just thought OMG. it has to be hell. What will they DO?? They can't even go back to work. An entire family whose lives are forever changed. But they're also happy they're alive. So they cannot be seen crying for themselves. For the ones whose loved ones didn't make it they can cry. But never for themselves. Now that's strong.