I am trying not to be emotional but the freshest incidents in Amman, the capital of Jordan, have overwhelmed me. Three bombings have targeted three different hotels in the city, killing and injuring tens of civilians. There was a wedding party in the Radisson SAS, one of the hotels that were blown up, the explosion claimed the lives of those in attendance.
If I were to think of the matter thoroughly, I will panic without doubt. The bombings took place some two minutes away from my office and there happens to be a hotel adjacent to it. Suppose such a crime is repeated in a range closer to where I am present, how will I feel then, how will you feel then? Make it personal and reflect upon it, then you can feel the gravity of what has taken place in my beloved city.
I could have been there and I could have died, only I was not and I did not; my fellow countrymen and women were struck dead and I was spared. I do not know why this happened and I do not think I could fully understand the reasons behind it, even if I resort to objectivity and calmness. I am severely grieved and I mourn the souls of those who died tonight.
round up the imams and shoot them in the streets
My dismay is not enough to portray my shock and disappointment over the cowardly attacks in Amman ,and my condolences to families of those innocents who lost their lives .
I am relieved for your safety and well being ,and I hope that your safety is enough as an answer for you to stop you from thinking further.
Amman stand proud for the statues of its stand and people ,my support and pride for Jordan and the Jordanians ,for what they stand and pray Almighty to protect Jordan and its people
Tololy-
I share your grief and questions. As I said on my blog regarding this issue, even though I know my family has been spared, my heart bleeds at the thought that at least 18 other people have families, loved ones, friends, acquaintances who are all mourning their loss as we speak.
It feels like the more I talk about this, the more traumatized I become.
God bless, I wish everyone safety and health.
I am glad to hear you are all right…and wanted to express my sadness at this act of horror…I was thinking about the feelings I would be feeling and I know that it must be difficult to live with the fear that must be present…
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