Boston Marathon Bombing: Share Thoughts, Resources, Reflections On Patch

It’s tough to cope with situations that just don’t make sense.

Following the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, several Lakewood-JBLM bloggers shared their thoughts and opened the lines of neighborhood communication about school safety and gun-ownership rights.

Pastor Cara Scriven shared how ” following Sandy Hook.

College freshman Alli Remily took a different approach by reflecting on her second amendment rights in .

Today’s Boston Marathon bombing is as equally incomprehensible. If you have questions to ask, resources to share, or just need a creative outlet, start a discussion with your neighbors using our Local Voices section.

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The following comes from our Facebook News Feed:

JayRay Uncut Some of you may know that Shari's husband ran the Boston Marathon today. Happy to report that he safely finished and they are both OK. Our heart goes out to everyone over there and their families.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those in Boston during this horrific time.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord For members of our Joint Base Lewis-McChord community with friends or family in Boston (including our fellow service members assigned to the Massachusetts National Guard — The Nation's First, who are supporting The Boston Marathon), our thoughts are with you and The City of Boston today.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' Our hearts are with the victims of the Boston Marathon explosion. If you're worried about a loved one, call Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text Text TalkWithUs to 66746.

Write your own reactions or note to the victims of the Boston bombing by blogging on Patch, or leaving a note in the comment section, below.