Ten years ago today I was in college, newly engaged, and looking at the world like it was a bright wonderful place. That morning I woke up and in getting ready for work turned on the tv. It looked like a horrible accident a plane flying into the first WTC building, and as the people on the Today show were talking with a small photo of the burning building on the upper corner I watched in horror as the second plane hit another building, making this an act of terrorism rather than an accident.
Each time I listen to the Daryll Worley song "Have You Forgotten" I am reminded of that day and the tears and anger bubble up. I am so proud of our country and how we have fought back. We are letting those who ripped us apart that day know that we won't take it laying down.
This is a picture of our nephew Derek. 10 years ago he was 12 years old. He had no idea what impact 9/11 would have on his life. He is currently in Afghanistan fighting for our freedom as a proud Marine. I hope that each day you remind yourself that there are so many brave men and women who fight 7 days as week 14+ hours a day to keep terror out of our country. Pray for them, send them cards letting them know you are thinking of them. When you see them out and about thank them. They are our heroes, and I for one am so proud to know one!
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Thank you, Amy, for sharing your memories of that awful, gut wrenching day. I won't ever forget it either. I am proud to say that I know that marine!!!!!
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