I thought the same thing about the rescuers. BTW, did you see this about “Plan B”. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/13/world/americas/13rock.html?scp=2&sq=plan%20b&st=cse The interactive is good. I felt some pride that the drill came from Pennsylvania.

I did a lot of knitting throughout the rescues, too. As a former paramedic/RN, it had my full attention. (No, I wouldn’t have fit in the capsule.)

I was glued to the screen. The world needed this positive outcome. These men and their families have set an example for us on the meaning of love and cooperating with your “neighbor”.

The second to be rescued had me crying with joy when he handed out the rocks like an excited child and then ran to the crowd and chanted Chi Chi Chi Le Le Le.

It is one of those moments where we will all remember where we were when it happened, and for once, it was with joy and thankfullness to God.

Thank you. Now, to hear they’re all home and their lives are returning to something akin to normal…

Going down there–on purpose–to help the other guys get out safely took a lot of guts. You’re right–it wasn’t over until they were out too.

It was truly heartwarming, an amazing story! I can’t imagine being trapped underground for all that time. It really speaks to the strength and resilience of all those men. And kudos to the whole world for assisting with ideas and equipment and determination.

Words just do not express my feelings but I am very grateful.

like you I was glued to the screen — we can all work together for the better good of even a small group — too bad that we can’t seem to hold on to that idea when it comes to our politics!!

Yes! That certainly was exciting, wonderful, positive! And I certainly agree with Bev as to why can’t we also do this in politics?

The live feed on the internet was the most gripping “television” I’ve watched in I can’t remember how long. Interestingly, it didn’t feel intrusive like so much live/reality tv does – maybe because I speak so little Spanish, I couldn’t understand much of what was being said 🙂

It was a very good and humbling thing. I’m so, so glad they are all out! g

I tell you, this is one of those news stories that made me glad to listen!!

I loved that the Chilean president spoke about how he felt how happy each miner was when he hugged them as they arrived at the surface. And I loved that he hugged them – not a handshake, a hug.