What are you doing to live each day to the fullest? Is there anything special that you do to remember 9/11?
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My husband is NYPD. Even though I didn't know him yet, I knew of him (friend of a friend) and he was the first person I thought of when I heard the news. He went down that night and spent weeks down at Ground Zero, Although it's not something he will ever forget, we try to focus on the good things in our lives now.
ReplyDeleteOur daughter was born 5 years ago today (Sept. 10th) so this September 11th we will be celebrating her 5th birthday with our friends and family. I can't think of a better way to live life to the fullest than spending it with the people we love.
To live life to its fullest, I try to remember that my family matters most and not get too caught up in other things.
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I remember that day though I had no one personally involved at any of the sites. I try to remember that my girls will grow fast and savor each moment I have with them. As I reach my mid-thirties, I'm reflecting more and not letting fear stop me from things. I cherish every beautiful day and try to teach my kids the joy and wonder of the world. Act silly, have fun, laugh and love as much as you can.
ReplyDeleteI was a high school senior when it happened, and I remember watching the news at school, and then calling my Mom at work as soon as I got home. So scary!
ReplyDeleteI just try to enjoy my husband and 2 kids, tell them I love them, and thank the Lord for all my blessings every day! Situations like 9/11 make you aware of how short our time together could be...
Though no one I specifically knew was involved I had friends and relatives living close. My oldest was six months old and I was watching the Today show....I saw the second plane crash live on TV. A horror I will never forget to my dying day.
ReplyDeleteOn 9/11/2001, I was sitting in my living room.. I was making a last-minute wedding day checklist, as I was getting married in 4 short days. As soon as those towers fell, the wedding became second priority.. It seemed like the whole world just stopped.
ReplyDeleteFrom the smallest of things, from a moment of silence during our wedding ceremony, to my (new) husband and I vowing to always let the last words each other hears before bed be: "I Love you" .. Just in case - like those thousands of people - tomorrow never happens. And we have done that for the last nine years.
I was pregnant with my first child. Only 17 years old asleep in bed. I woke up shortly afterwards and came out of my room into the living room. I was alone at home and flipped on the TV.. The first thing I saw were the buildings ablaze, but I thought it was some random building on fire. So I changed the channel.. there it was again... Changed the channel.. again... changed.. again. I decided at this point this may be something worth watching. I was shocked when I heard what had happened. Since I caught everything in the middle.. I was instantly scared because I didn't know WHERE this was happening at. I was a kid, pregnant with a kid, home alone.
ReplyDeleteThat marked the day our country had changed. A few months later I turned 18 and right after that gave birth. I have spent my entire adulthood not only a parent but also living in a "changed country." I never experienced what being an adult would have been like before that day... and I often wonder if it is any different from all that I have ever known being an adult and parent.
I was at work when I heard the news. I thought of my cousin who was a pilot. I got on the phone and tried to track him down. Later that day I found out that he was safe and sound but he was schedule to be a pilot on one of those planes but got switched at the last minute. Our family was so relieved that he got on a different flight.
ReplyDeleteI think of that day often and I can't help but get a lump in my throat and chest when I think of all the families lost on that day. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone tomorrow and always!
My husband (boyfriend at the time) joined the Army after Sept. 11th because he didn't know what else to do with his life and that he really wanted to fight those who brought this terrible thing to our soil. So now he has gone over there twice and getting ready to go for his third time. I love him and we have two wonderful little boys now. We have learned to live each day to its fulliest and take nothing for granted. I love my husband for what he does to help protect us.
ReplyDeleteI had just pulled into the parking lots at work and sat there in shock. I knew 2 people who died that day and will never forget waiting to hear from them...praying I would hear from them and crying when I didn't. My world stopped that day..like so many others. I remember the disbelief I felt and the anger and the sadness.
ReplyDeleteIt made me realize how quickly things can change.
I remember I was on my way to class when my then boyfriend (soon to be husband) and he told me the first plane had hit. He the eternal pessimist thought it was an act of some sort, I the optimist thought it was a freak accident. I remember going from being an overly optimistic person to something slightly different after that second plane hit. I try to not stew on the little things, but enjoy the special little things, like first laugh and silly kindergartner jokes.
ReplyDeleteI was a sophomore in high school when it happened. One of my friends called to tell me what had happened and I was so confused because I did not fully understand what was going on. I remember the entire school day. We watched the news in every class it was scary. My husband and I say I love you to each other and to our 16 month old multiple times a day. We value each other as much as we can.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is currently deployed. While he was in high school, he saw the towers fall. At that moment, he made it his mission to make a difference in this world and to bring some justice to those who had lost their lives. Now? He defuses bombs every day to try to save lives. He risks his at a moment's notice to be there for others. He has been deployed since our son was only two-weeks-old.
ReplyDeleteEvery morning, I am reminded of that morning. Because, let's be honest, every morning I am reminded of why my husband is gone now. I remember being in chorus, hearing of the first plan, and our teacher turning the TV on to hear the news. I remember seeing the second plane hit the tours. I remember a classmate running out crying because her father was working in the WTC that week. I remember hearing of the Pentagon. And the field. I remember it all so clearly. Every. Single. Day.
I thank God my husband and other men are still stepping up to serve their country. At the same time, I pray for peace and the return of our Soldiers more strongly than anyone in this world, I am sure.
I have always lived each day to the fullest and that will never change. Tell people you love them. Mean it. Listen to your children. Play with them. Love them. Follow through on your promises.
ReplyDeleteAs for 9/11, we take a moment to remember the lives that were lost. Beyond that we just try to make sure we are living a life we are proud of, and one that would make people remember us well if we don't make it till tomorrow.
i was trying to watch a video with my oldest who was one. and i saw the fire, but didn't know what it was, i turned off the vid to show my mom (i was at her house) and we watched it for a few minutes trying to piece together what had happened, then we saw the second plane. we just sat there on her bed watching and crying. watching the towers fall, we sat there holding on to one another and crying....there wasn't much else we could do.
ReplyDeletei found out later that day that i couldn't have any more children, and i asked God, WHY!? why the towers, why can't i have more kids? i only had one at the time, and i didn't understand. the whole world was coming apart.
miracles happened that day everywhere. all the people that made it out, all the people that should have been there, but weren't, all the lives that were saved, and i DID have more kids (i have 4 now) it was a horror, and a day i won't forget, ever, no matter how long i live, but sometimes GOD lets evil happen, so that greater good can happen, and He can be glorified. :)
September 11 has a few memories for me. My grandpa will be 82 tomorrow, so we try and celebrate his birthday for we don't know how many more he will have. Also, it's a day to remind me just how much I have and how thankful I am to have my family, and I think of all those families who lost a dear loved one that day.
ReplyDeleteSept 11 2001 will be like the Dec 7 1941 of my generation. I dont think the world will forget it, I know I wont. I pray everyday for the men, women, and thier familes that are in the military. I know what it feels like to wait for a loved one. My hero is the father to my child, my best friend and lover, and I am proud to say he is. He serived 8 years in the army and now is done but I know what that day did to us and I know that he did his job to protect.
ReplyDelete9/11 will be a day that lives with our nation and every nation as the day a awful thing happeded. And as i pray for the lives lost on that day I also pray for peace, for the return of all our soliders, and for the family who are still feeling the loss from that day. I carry you all in my heart.
I was in college and a single parent. I remember waking up from a nap and rolling over to see the news as the second plane hit the towers. I was in total shock. My daughter was in kindergarten and I remember picking her up early and her coming home so mad she was red in the face. She couldn't understand why a teacher would LIE to the kids. The school was on lock-down and the teacher didn't know how to explain to the kids what was going on so she said they couldn't go outside because it was raining. She didn't even have the smarts to shut the blinds...the kids could see it was crystal clear outside. I explained to my daughter that something really sad happened that morning and turned on the news...of course they were re-playing the Towers coming down. She got really wide eyed and said "MOM SOME ONE F-ed UP" except she said "the whole F word" My jaw hit the floor...I was baffled...not only did my "baby" know "that word" but she used it correctly and understood the situation enough to say what she said. I had to explain that yes it was a messed up situation and that there were a lot of sad people now but she could NEVER use that word again (and she hasn't) because that word was not one that good people use.
ReplyDeleteThat day is forever etched in my head and heart. I will never forget all that was lost that day. I continue to pray for our soldiers and their faithful wives that continue to endeavor to keep such a tragedy from happening again.
Don't take your family for granted and tell them you love them cause everything can change in a minute.
ReplyDeleteWe will never forget!
I was at work and so soon as it came on the tv everyone stoped working and was glued to the tv. It was devastating to watch and I pray each and every day for victims of 9-11. The moment it all sunk in I left work and went and picked up my daughter at school. I couldnt sit there at work knowing she was not with me. I will never forget this day.
ReplyDeleteI was at work in Maryland and very concerned about my husband who was an Air Force officer stationed at a local military post. Luckily he was fine but it took several hours for him to get home amid the chaos.
ReplyDeleteSince then he has been working diligently to assist our military in our war against terror. We will never forget!
I was in high school... it was between 1st and 2nd period. They gathered everyone into the gym and we just sat and watched all day. We prayed, cried, fell silent, we were just stunned!!
ReplyDeleteMy husband now joined the Army after 9/11 even though he knew he would be going to war. I am proud today to call myself an army wife because I know that my husband is fighting for all those that lost their lives that day and since1
I was in the band room when it happen, I was on the color guard, we had just came of the field when one of our fellow guard girls ran in and told us. I will always remember it by flying a flag and telling my children this is what happen always be proud.
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