It was my reference point that morning when I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing on TV, and while I was trying to figure out what was going on. I am so thankful that I was not directly affected by the events of 9-11, but still feel sorrow for those who were.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Remembering 9-11-01
I don't think I will ever forget where I was and what I was doing on September 11, 2001. I don't think I will ever forget or ever get over the feelings that went along with the images I watched live on television that morning, nor will I forget the worry I felt knowing my father-in-law was there in the midst of it all. I still can't believe Todd and I have this picture, taken by my father-in-law a couple years earlier. It was my reference point that morning when I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing on TV, and while I was trying to figure out what was going on. I am so thankful that I was not directly affected by the events of 9-11, but still feel sorrow for those who were.
It was my reference point that morning when I couldn't believe what my eyes were seeing on TV, and while I was trying to figure out what was going on. I am so thankful that I was not directly affected by the events of 9-11, but still feel sorrow for those who were.
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That was a very sweet post, Brooke. I, too, will never forget where I was or what I was doing. In fact, I found out I was pregnant with Preston the night before. So when I cry (yes, I still do) about Preston being in school, I have to put everything into perspective. I've been given 6+ PHENOMENAL years with my sweet boy. Many families had that taken away. Thanks for the reminder. I needed it tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteI, also, remember how I felt that day. From the initial shock, to the fear of not knowing what was going to happen next. I'll never forget the eerie silence of the Pittsburgh skies when the planes were grounded, and then the foreboding sounds of the U.S. Air Force jets dispatched from the nearby base in Moon Township. I'll never forget the sheer relief I felt hearing over the telephone, the voice of the man who was to be father-in-law of my daughter, and Grampee to her Jocelyn. We knew he was safe after hours of being unable to reach him. At the end of that day, I remember lying in bed, thanking God that I and my family were spared the agony and grief that a yet unknown number of people were about to endure.
ReplyDeleteFinally, I recall most vividly, the fervent prayer I offered; that some One would watch over us, all of us, so we would never have another day so horrible that we can say, "I remember exactly what I was doing when..." We will never forget.