Amy Downs, a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing, recalls her thoughts while trapped under rubble, leading her to commit to a transformative lifestyle after her rescue. Over 30 years, she has dramatically changed her life by losing nearly 200 pounds, becoming a mother, and gaining a master's degree. Downs now speaks publicly, sharing her journey to inspire others to find purpose and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy, stating she feels she is living on borrowed time and making the most of her second chance.
Stuck under 10 feet of rubble from a destroyed federal building, Amy Downs was sure she was going to die. As her throat burned and she heard screams, Downs reflected on her regrets: ignoring her health, never having children and dropping out of college. 'In that moment, I'm realizing I've never lived,' Downs said.
Thirty years since the Oklahoma City bombing that killed 168 people, Downs, 58, has fulfilled that promise. She has a 25-year-old son. She has competed in marathons and a triathlon, losing nearly 200 pounds along the way. She has a master of business administration.
'I'm living on borrowed time,' Downs told The Washington Post during a phone interview. 'And I have this opportunity that not everybody got, and I want to make the most of it.'
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