Trapped miners in WVa

Excellent idea J_B!

We have done so yesterday, and my thoughts go out to
the trapped miners and their families. Let there be a miracle
in the first days of the New Year....

More than happy to do so, J_B!

Don't have a God to pray to J_B... but my heart goes out for them all, let's hope there is a pocket of air there for them.

I've been thinking about those poop miners off and on for a day and a half. Will continue to do so - thanks for the reminder.

poop miners?

What a horrible job that must be.

I just heard on the news that they have found the body of one of the miners. Twelve are still missing. My prayers are going out to them and their familes.

Ah..... this is it. I'm sorry. I was caught up in my typo 'moners' could have been 'poop moners'.

Sorry. Serious thread.

May the gentleness of all the gods go with them--and with their families.

Yahoo is saying that there might be hope for 12 of them:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060104/ts_nm/minerals_explosion_dc

LionTamer--

Thanks for the positive news.

Yes, thanx for that LionTamerX. We will continue to pray and send out good thoughts.

Wierd night, huh? First one dead, then we hear 12 were found alive, now the news is the good news was premature - 12 dead, one alive but in critical condition. Not only that, but it seems at this point the deathtoll was known by officials for some time - hours - while the townsfolk and media celebrated the rescue that didn't really happen.



Gonna be some lawyers on this in the morning - bet on that.

My thoughts and prayers to the families, friends and other co-workers of the deceased and to lone survivor who remains in critical condition.

May those who died rest in peace, may their families know we share their pain, may the young man whose life hangs on the wind gain strength from our support.

I don't believe you can blame the officials for this one, timber. It is my understanding that someone came up from the shaft and said something to the effect that twelve had been found... one alive. Someone standing nearby heard the "twelve" and "alive" and immediately got on his cell phone and the news spread like wildfire that all twelve were alive.

The officials essentially had their hands tied because they weren't completely aware of the situation happening below.

When they were absolutely certain of the outcome they made the announcement.

I can not even begin to imagine the emotional rollercoaster those poor mining families went through.

A true tragedy in every sense of the word.

Yes, Gus, a macabre turn of events, but at least the one survivor has shown positive signs.

I agree the officials are blameless, but you know how these things work. That dripping sound you hear isn't condensate falling from the roof and walls of the mine, its from the gathering flock of salivating lawyers.

Timber,

When I first read that part "twelve found alive" I started crying with joy! But then, as I went on and read in your post they were not alive, my tears turned to pain.

Those poor families! For a brief while they were rejoicing and then it was taken away. I can only imagine how terrible that must have been for them.

It makes me realize even more just how important it is that the complete story needs to be learned before sharing it.

My prayers and thoughts are with all the families and loved ones of the miners that were lost. I am praying for the survivor. Perhaps he can shed some light for the rest of the world on this. My most fervent prayer is that people become more aware of how words can effect others and should know the whole story before leaking any information.

ok, i have been watchin the news in the uk, and the press are saying that 1 miner died, and 12 survived....but infact it is the other way round, 12 have died and only 1 has survived. what a way to satrt the new year. god? i dont think so