I am currently in Vancouver as guests of my dear SIL and hubbie. The energy here is exciting. We went to a dress rehearsal of the opening ceremonies and it was amazing. Not everything translated well to TV but I hope all who watched enjoyed the opening. As a Canadian, it was a program which completely reflected the Canadian psyche. I felt totally at home watching it live and then on TV. It encapsulated the Canadian spirit.
However, everything pales in comparison to the tragic event at the slide centre. So shocking, so sad. Our prayers are for this dear boy's family.