I was so focused on all of that, that it took me many hours, until my kids called, ironically. My kids both called and just left a little message that they were OK. And I turned around and went - Oh, man that really hit me like a ton of bricks - But most of the time we were spared that agony for the time being.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jennings recalls being emotionally struck by family safety messages during a crisis.
- In plain terms
- Family check-ins brought relief and shock.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal news can hit harder than public events.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay connected in crisis?
- What news hits hardest?
Another view
It reflects one person’s experience during a specific event.
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