Praying for all the people in Barcelona

Question

Dear SD Family,

I join with all of you over the heartbreak and concern of the incident that is occurring in Barcelona. Right now the story is still unfolding, but I am sure that the facts will become clear in the next few days. In any event, we stand together with our Spanish friends and their loved ones during this horrific attack on one of the most interesting and friendly places in all of Europe, La Rambla.

You have our thoughts, our prayers, our friendship and our love.

Yes, very sad indeed. I posted some details in the cafe thread. - rac1, Aug 17, 2017

Gracias - ian-hill, Aug 17, 2017

Heidita's in Spain, I think. Terrible news...my heart goes out to Spain in a big way. - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

thanks sass, this was in Barcelona though, I live in madrid. - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

thanks echo :) - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

I'm so sad that these terrorists disrupt daily life. Just like what happened to London this year. - NKM1974, Aug 17, 2017

It's on bbc & rtve. - NKM1974, Aug 18, 2017

Echoline, please don't be offended by the closing of this post. But the SD forum rules do ask that posts be limited to topics related to language learning. Feel free to head to the International Cafe thread with topics like this in the future. Thanks! - Stephanie_SD, Aug 18, 2017

Answer 1

To Barcelona and Charlottesville:

Thanks for including Charlottesville too. That situation was very hurtful and tragic as well. - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

:) - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

Answer 2

I am not sure if a thread like this is allowed, however, I would like to thank you for your kind messages.

Please consider this rule:

Ten Simple Guidelines
Focus on learning. Only post topics that help with language learning. No social chatting.

The rule was implemented on the February, 12th, 2012.

Hugs! - 00376109, Aug 17, 2017

I've got to believe that this thread is very much allowed. We're all human here. We have feelings, we're not robots that contribute here. We are all united against terrorism. - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

Yes Sassy - staying silent is no solution. - ian-hill, Aug 17, 2017

@ian-hill xxoo - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

I wondered about that when I posted, Heidi, but my heart was so heavy, and so many of our dearest members were either born or live in Spain or hold it in a very special place in their hearts. - Echoline, Aug 17, 2017

Seguimos los acontecimientos con mucha solidaridad a Barcelona y España. - polenta1, Aug 17, 2017

So very sad..my thoughts and prayers are with Barcelona. I'm glad you are not there, amiga. - rac1, Aug 17, 2017

It seems a huge shame that such a rule preventa us from expressing empathy and identifying in our humanity with others who have suffered, especially considering many of them are our hispanic brothers and sisters! - FELIZ77, Aug 19, 2017

Considering that culture and language are inextricably linked, and we are simply expressiing solidarity for the people of Spain, why could an exception not made to allow people to respond to major tragedies like this one?! - FELIZ77, Aug 19, 2017

We are learning anyway ... we are learning how the hispanic people respond to tragedias such as these ....they unite and refuse to give in to terrorism! - FELIZ77, Aug 19, 2017

Answer 3

This is so sad and it's happening again and again!

I wonder if we'll ever live in peace :(

Praying for Barcelona and all affected by this terrible attack.

Mi pésame por Barcelona, España, Europa y el mundo. Que no sepamos más de terror. - polenta1, Aug 17, 2017

:) - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

Answer 4

At times like this, one song springs to mind.................

Imagine a world where we really did love each other

Imagine all the people living life in peace . . . - AnnRon, Aug 17, 2017

Beautiful song. - 00376109, Aug 17, 2017

it is my dear. And the words make so much sense. - billygoat, Aug 17, 2017

I've heard this song many times but I have never until now listened to all the lyrics of this song before. Unbelievable. Expreses all my feelings in one song. Unity exists (and living each moment in the now) without all the things that divide us. - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

Very beautiful. - rac1, Aug 17, 2017

Answer 5

Barcelona: 13 killed (murdered) as van rams crowds in Las Ramblas.

Oh my! The last time I looked it said 1 killed...but I knew it had to be more because one of the headlines I saw mentioned a bunch had been seen dead. Awful news. :( - Sassette, Aug 17, 2017

wow, Ian , thank you , you changed your picture - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

de nada amiga. - ian-hill, Aug 17, 2017

Answer 6

Contraataco con deseos de la paz y expresión artística, no contraataco con violencia.

I fight back with wishes of peace and artistic expression, not with violence.

I tried to capture the colors of Spain and Barcelona. - Sassette, Aug 18, 2017

Yes, you've done a great job, Sassette....well done ...it's a lovely tribute! - FELIZ77, Aug 18, 2017

Thanks Feliz. Your compliment means a lot.:) - Sassette, Aug 18, 2017

:) - ian-hill, Aug 18, 2017

Answer 7

Thank you everyone for your love and kind words for the people of Barcelona. Please continue to remember them in your thoughts and prayers.

:) - ian-hill, Aug 18, 2017

:) - Sassette, Aug 19, 2017

Answer 8

¡He leído sobre esta tragedia esta noche y ya he orado a Dios por todos ellos!

¡A veces es muy difícil encontrar palabras para expresar exactamente lo que sentimos cuando estos eventos ocurren! :(

¡La gente de Barcelona, estamos unidos con vosotros! ¡Sentimos su dolor, su enfado y su pena profunda!

Corrijan mi español si es necesario, por favor

Claro, amigo mío. - Echoline, Aug 17, 2017

:) - 006595c6, Aug 17, 2017

Muchas gracias, amigas :) - FELIZ77, Aug 18, 2017

Answer 9

Barcelona ~ Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

From M S N B C

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced three days of official mourning for what he called a "jihadist attack."

"Today the fight against terrorism is the principal priority for free and open societies like ours. It is a global threat and the response has to be global," he told a news conference in Barcelona.

U.S. President Donald Trump said: "The United States condemns the terror attack in Barcelona, Spain, and will do whatever is necessary to help." He added: "Be tough & strong, we love you!"

Answer 10

This thread is against the rules, please do not post here.

the post has been closed several times by one moderator only to be reopened again by another one, who , it seems, is not aware of the rules of this forum.

This was said by the SD team.

Echoline, please don't be offended by the closing of this post. But the SD forum rules do ask that posts be limited to topics related to language learning. Feel free to head to the International Cafe thread with topics like this in the future. Thanks! - StephSD 14 hrs ago

I will copy the rules again:

Ten Simple Guidelines Focus on learning. Only post topics that help with language learning. No social chatting.

thank you.

It seems a huge shame that such a rule preventa us from expressing empathy and identifying in our humanity with others who have suffered, especially considering many of them are our hispanic brothers and sisters! - FELIZ77, Aug 19, 2017

I'm shocked that you have a problem with this, Heidita. I agree with Feliz. I'm concerned we'll be headed towards a bland environment on SD, devoid of any expressions of sympathy and feelings. :( - Sassette, Aug 19, 2017

sass, it is not me who has problems with this, it simply is part of the rules, please read PM. - 006595c6, Aug 19, 2017

@ Feliz. No one is saying you can't post something like this, just that it needs to go into the cafe and not here in the main pages that are here for learning Spanish/English. Surly you understand that? - rac1, Aug 19, 2017