Remembering
I've posted several things regarding September 11th over the last few years. This years 5th anniversary isn't really any different to me than any of the previous, except maybe the one year anniversary, which left me feeling very raw and exposed. The years after that have passed as many of the others previous did, with September 11th passing as normal as any other day in the world after 9/11/2001.
I remember every day where I was, and every time I see the towers consumed with smoke and struggling to stay tall, my hand goes to my mouth and my throat gets a little tight. I didn't know anyone that died that day. I didn't know anyone in New York that day. But for a reason I don't understand I am affected by 9/11 a lot.
With the movies and the television specials and the dramatizations that are being played, I have realized one important fact; it is too soon for me. I can not watch World Trade Center, the most recent movie. I can't watch Flight 93. And I couldn't watch the Flight 93 A&E drama either. It just hurts me to see the hatred that those men displayed shown in living color and on the big screen. I often feel like a bad American because of it. But I can not put myself through it again.
And I have heard that the latest movie, World Trade Center, engulfs the event in the drama of the rescuers, and I appreciate that but at the same time I couldn't watch that day unfold on a 100 foot tall wall. It's big enough in my mind.
Instead of watching the movies, and instead of even reliving any sadness tomorrow, I think I will concentrate on the successes we have had as a nation, and on the joy that is in my own life. Because as terrorists plot every day to destroy the way of life that I love so much, the best and only thing we can do, is continue to live our best lives, and celebrate the willingness of the American spirit to persevere and to overcome any obstacle. And I think tomorrow I will remember the amazing men and women in our armed services, who for whatever reason are serving our nation. They are doing their best for a cause they believe in, and I believe that they will succeed in their endeavors, because they do not know how to fail.
We have not stopped the threat of terrorism, and perhaps we never truly will, but terrorism has not stopped us. Today I am blessed with a lovely home, food on my table, a family that loves me, and a really amazing husband and very adorable dog. I work for a living, I have plans for football season, and the Houston Astros are 3.5 games back in the wild card. I remember September 11th and I still am sad about the loss we suffered that day, but life will always go on.
I pray that God will keep our country safe, keep my family well, and protect our military servicemen from harm.
I remember every day where I was, and every time I see the towers consumed with smoke and struggling to stay tall, my hand goes to my mouth and my throat gets a little tight. I didn't know anyone that died that day. I didn't know anyone in New York that day. But for a reason I don't understand I am affected by 9/11 a lot.
With the movies and the television specials and the dramatizations that are being played, I have realized one important fact; it is too soon for me. I can not watch World Trade Center, the most recent movie. I can't watch Flight 93. And I couldn't watch the Flight 93 A&E drama either. It just hurts me to see the hatred that those men displayed shown in living color and on the big screen. I often feel like a bad American because of it. But I can not put myself through it again.
And I have heard that the latest movie, World Trade Center, engulfs the event in the drama of the rescuers, and I appreciate that but at the same time I couldn't watch that day unfold on a 100 foot tall wall. It's big enough in my mind.
Instead of watching the movies, and instead of even reliving any sadness tomorrow, I think I will concentrate on the successes we have had as a nation, and on the joy that is in my own life. Because as terrorists plot every day to destroy the way of life that I love so much, the best and only thing we can do, is continue to live our best lives, and celebrate the willingness of the American spirit to persevere and to overcome any obstacle. And I think tomorrow I will remember the amazing men and women in our armed services, who for whatever reason are serving our nation. They are doing their best for a cause they believe in, and I believe that they will succeed in their endeavors, because they do not know how to fail.
We have not stopped the threat of terrorism, and perhaps we never truly will, but terrorism has not stopped us. Today I am blessed with a lovely home, food on my table, a family that loves me, and a really amazing husband and very adorable dog. I work for a living, I have plans for football season, and the Houston Astros are 3.5 games back in the wild card. I remember September 11th and I still am sad about the loss we suffered that day, but life will always go on.
I pray that God will keep our country safe, keep my family well, and protect our military servicemen from harm.
I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:20-23
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