Like everyone else in France right now, there is a sense of shock at the events of this morning. While we are all safe in Rennes and far away from where the attacks took place, that does not mean that we are not affected by them. When you live in a country, you do not just experience the beautiful moments like Christmas or the holidays because unfortunately we live in a world where we also have to witness the country united in the face of a tragedy that has resulted in the loss of at least twelve of their fellow citizens, while practicing what is their right to freedom of speech. This is an event that has happened suddenly and brutally and I know I am not alone when I say that my thoughts are with the victims and their families tonight.
My thoughts are with the families and everybody in France.
Heartbreaking, sad, terrible.
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mb
1/9/2015 10:48:10 am
It seems no corner of the world is untouched by this kind of violence anymore. So sad - hoping everyone in your French family's world is safe and sound.
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Rian
1/11/2015 12:16:33 am
Briana, vele mensen leven mee met deze tragedie! Ook ik hoop dat er eens een vreedzame samenleving mag komen! Lieve groet Rian
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A student who is spending a lot of time overseas in the coming year and decided that she might as well write about it. She has a bright yellow raincoat.
Just a note, italicized words can be found in the glossary. Just in case they're confusing. I thought I might as well throw some Dutch and French words.
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