I was watching something CNN about 9/11 a week ago, and they showed a lot of the footage of that day....the planes crashing into the towers.......the towers collapsing......people in shock and horror.....etc. They also had people talk about their loved ones they had lost during this tragedy. Just watching that brought all those feelings back, and I started crying again. Here it is....almost one year later, and the feelings are still there.....just the same as it was a year ago. This tragedy will be a very hard thing to get over. In fact, I don't many of us will ever get over this. I know I won't, and I certainly will not ever forget.

I was just saying to Tabbycat in an email that as horrible as that day was, as horrible as those crimes were, as horrible as the proof of evil was, my faith in humanity was restored that day.

I have never in my lifetime seen basic goodness, basic humanity more clearly than I did on that day and in the days since. I doubt I will live long enough to see it again. God was everywhere on 9/11. His presence was felt like a vibration coming from the center of the Earth and pushing upward and outward working to comfort us and heal us and bring us together for support.

The world changed that day.

Shhh,
Whisper

What A Difference One Day Makes

In Memory of 9-11-01

On Monday we emailed jokes.
On Tuesday we did not.

On Monday we thought that we were secure.
On Tuesday we learned better.

On Monday we were talking about heroes as being athletes.
On Tuesday we relearned who our heroes are.

On Monday we were irritated that our rebate checks had not arrived.
On Tuesday we gave money away to people we had never met.

On Monday there were people fighting against praying in schools.
On Tuesday you would have been hard pressed to find a school
where someone was not praying.

On Monday people argued with their kids about picking up their room.
On Tuesday the same people could not get home fast enough to hug their kids.

On Monday people were upset that they had to wait 6 minutes in a fast food
drive through line.
On Tuesday people didn't care about waiting up to 6 hours to give blood for the dying.

On Monday we waved our flags signifying our cultural diversity.
On Tuesday we waved only the American flag.

On Monday there were people trying to separate each other by race,
sex, color and creed.
On Tuesday they were all holding hands.

On Monday we were men or women, black or white, old or young, rich
or poor, gay or straight, Christian or non-Christian.
On Tuesday we were Americans.

On Monday politicians argued about budget surpluses.
On Tuesday grief stricken they sang 'God Bless America'.

On Monday the President was going to Florida to read to children.
On Tuesday he returned to Washington to protect our children.

On Monday we had families.
On Tuesday we had orphans.

On Monday people went to work as usual.
On Tuesday they died.

On Monday people were fighting the 10 commandments on government property.
On Tuesday the same people all said 'God help us all' while thinking 'Thou shall not kill'.

It is sadly ironic how it takes horrific events to place things into perspective, but it has.
The lessons learned that week, the things we have taken for granted, the things
that have been forgotten or overlooked, hopefully will never be forgotten again.

----Auhtor Unknown----

changed because of 9/11 althought maybe some people's have, and not just those directly affected. Some of us can remember other distinctive events in their lifetime, like Kennedy's assasination, the Challenger blowing up, and assorted other events.

But this one really brought home how good and how bad human being can be to me. It's been great to see the goodness that this has brought out in people. We're so capable of being so bad and so good.

I think most of us have made good out of what we saw last year.

I think it's changed many people's attitudes to life. It didn't affect me directly, of course, but in the same breath, yes it did. It, and Kev's early death, has made me so very aware that life is precious and should never, ever be taken for granted. So these days I make sure that those I love know it and will always know it. It seems so important for them to know it.

I don't know about you guys, but I can only imagine each tv network in the States is reaching saturation point in "remembering". God knows they are down here. One of our networks will be remembering the entire day. It seems so...tacky...imho. Why can't they all just get together, around the world, and have maybe a 10 minute silence, or time-out with music while we all remember, instead of this pathetic grab for ratings. We've all seen those images so many times now; we don't need to be reminded by seeing them over and over again. We need to be able to stand or sit and reflect and remember. Remember and hold up those lost and their families. Reflect on the way such horrible evil was met with the very best goodness that the human race had to offer. Reflect on a day that changed our world forever.

Sorry for rambling - been awake most of the night sick - just, I feel that the media is trivialising it. (But that's just me).

Love,
Kendaa

I actually think the media has not over done itin remembering 9/11--at least, not yet. AFter tomorrow, they may though.

A lot of specials about what happened to individuals that day and since then, I think have been very well done and not just been tear jerkers. But some of these were very close to just too much. Two shows have shown how the events that day happened and explained the physical/technical reasons why the towers collapsed. They were informative and like documentaries though.

I find out local medai have been more likely to milk it for all its' worth rather than the networks here.
I can't speak to the cable or satellite shows though.

I think there is a fine line between enough and too much. I really do want to see the local, network, cable, and satellite channels doing their part to remember 9/11 tomorrow. After all, we are far from done with this thing, and it would be a shame not to take this opportunity to remember just what it is that we are fighting against and for.

However, a year of this has been a lot. I find myself turning the channel because too much is just plain depressing. In fact, for the past couple weeks I've been avoiding my favorite news channel so I won't feel desensitized tomorrow. shrug

There are a lot of other news items that I am interested in right now; immigration, Iraq, elections, FBI investigations re congress and the senate, the economy, child safety ....

Shhh,
Whisper

I pray for all those lost.
I pray for all those that lost.
I pray for us all.
And none of us will ever forget.

for me, it's been difficult all around. I wasn't touched personally, but I felt for the Police and Fire personnel (my husband is a police detective) and I know that is the dread of all spouses - that one day, your husband/wife will not return.

I also had to face criticism (not personally, of course) at school about US foreign policy - must just be the general University environment - and how it was only a matter a time. I think those discussions really marginalized the deaths of the innocents!

I prefer to focus on the good that has come of it - although maybe we're still to close to the situation, since the circumstances have not yet been resolved...

We're having commemorative displays, events, etc. at the main campus and our school as well. I'm sort of expecting it to be a rather somber day all around - but will definitely avoid the news all day.

As for how I feel, well, last year was tough - 9/11, then I lost my godmother/aunt to a long-suffering illness - the complication of an accident, then Kevin - which was just as strong a blow, and finally, my brother losing his job (but he has found another - though it pays much less). I don't know - I feel as though my faith has been tested; I've found myself questioning God more frequently in this past year. It's been tough, not wanting to rely on emotions to know where my faith stands, but rather having a more mature faith that in the midst of the trials, God is God - and my faith lies in Him, not in what I see around me....it's not been easy.

mallenia

Very stressed.

Mostly because my Hunter is flying out to SE Asia on the 11th. (He said he figured tickets will be easier to get!)

So, he'll be at LAX for most of 9/11/02 waiting for his plane. And then flying off to a part of the world that is on big time alert.

Yeow!

Good news is that he's staying with locals, knows a lot of locals and sorta speaks some of their language. And if he needs help, he knows where to go.

Sigh. I'll be better when he comes home safe and sound...

'shana

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His adventurous streak is waayyy too adventurous right now!!! I'd be as anxious as you, you're right the asia pacific region is pretty tense right now. Hope he has a great trip and you have nothing to worry about

hugs
fayee

Yeah, he's pretty fearless. Me? I have no finger nail left to chew on!


I figure I'll just put in extra time on the treadmill while he's gone, getting rid of excess stress.

I figure I'll also refinish some furniture - sanding it shuld also work off stress. I'm trying not to drown myself in ice cream tho ... it makes me calm for a bit, but then sets off my asthma!

Who knows, maybe I'll even start getting into shape...

'shana

This was made by 5,000 people coming together on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

Here's the story that went with it.

http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/asiapcf/auspac/09/10/australia.memorials/index.html

{{{{{{{{{{{'shana}}}}}}}}}} You go easy on the dairy stuff! If I remember correctly, you're lactose intolerant, aren't you? You look after yourself!!!

(chocolate is soooo much nicer too!)

It is still hard to absorb. I was watching the TV today with all these tributes of the tragedy, and I'm still numb. It's so hard to express with words of how I feel. I try not to watch the news stuff too much cause then I get depressed and confused, and my emotions get the better of me. I mean, when they listed the names of the people who lost their lives, it was hard not to cry. There were stories of those who barely escaped, and then, there were stories of people who lost their loved ones which was so heart wrenching.

There were a few programs that focused more on the people who risked their lives, and celebrating their heroism and that was definitely inspiring. There was this nice program READING RAINBOW on PBS, and they focused on children from a school that was near the WTC, and they had to be evacuated to another school. Then, they showed the children getting together, and making a music video on how are glad to be back in their own school, and how much they appreciate all the support from around the world.

Then, CMT (Country Music Television), showed patriotic music videos all day which was very inspiring to watch.

I also read the bible, and did meditation which helped me calm my anxiety a little.

May God heal us in this time of sadness and pain.
May He embrace us with His Love and Compassion.
May He heal us with His Love and His Warmth.
May we feel His Love surrounding us, and go through us.

Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,
And He brought them out of their distresses.

He caused the storm to be still,
So that the waves of the sea were hushed.

Then they were glad because they were quiet,
So He guided them to their desired haven.

Let them give thanks to the LORD for His lovingkindness,
And for His wonders to the sons of men!

Let them extol Him also in the congregation of the people,
And praise Him at the seat of the elders.

------ Psalm 107: 28 - 32

yeah, me 'n dairy don't always agree. Unfortunately, I'm not on great terms with chocolate either!

But so far so good. I've got a dog staring at me trying to communicate... where's the pet psychic when you need her?!? Oh ... now she laid down and is using my foot as a pillow. I know have a true understanding of the description "Velcro Dog"! She's sticking as close as possible to me... she's not used to being an 'only'.

The Hunter got out of town ok - and even let me help pack - he usually waits till 5 min before we need to leave for the airport and then opens his backpack and tosses stuff in. The airport is a 30 min drive if you manage to drive like a bat out of you know where AND catch all the lights. So this time, I managed to direct his tossing - he almost checked the bag with all his film - but I rearranged stuff and now it's in his carry on. I just realized the batteries for his portable cd player are packed in the checked luggage... good thing AAs are widely available.

I'm doing better now than I was earlier. Patting the pups always helps. Wonder if The Hunter will notice dogs undersfoot when he comes home?????

I hope all of ya'll are doing some better too.

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'shana

I've been watching programs on this most of the day. There were many things shown and said that made me cry and wonder why. There were many things said and shown that made me Thank God that I live in this wonderfully awesome country. There were many things said and shown that made me angry. There many things said and shown that made me proud to be an American. There were many things shown and said that I will never forget.

May God Bless those lost, and may He bless those that lost.
May He bless us all.
And may He contine to shine for us all in our time of need.