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How will you remember September 11th?

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I remember 9-11 because my twin daughters were born 50 min before the first plane hit the towers. It was really a scarey time for all of the world. It is really speical to us to give birth to twins on that day. People find it really special. God Bless the USA!!
Gina G.
email: giddings@sccoast.net
Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 21:16:45 (EDT)
LH-I couldn't believe it when DH told me about Johnny Cash and John Ritter. John Ritter was doing such a good job on that "Dating my Daughter" show. It was a great show, and he was so young. What a tragedy. Johnny Cash is also a legend. It wasn't long ago that Johnny Paycheque died too. I guess they can make great music together in Heaven. Sometimes we have to wonder why these things happen. So sad.
SH
Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 14:05:42 (EDT)
I was sick on September 11 this year. I would have normally drove somewhere with my lights turned on in memory of all those who lost their lives. I made sure that I told people that I knew would be driving to turn their lights on.
It is hard to laugh on a day such as this one. But we have to be strong and not live our lives in fear of evil. (terrorism)
By the way... my parents are volunteer firefighters for a very small community here in Oklahoma. Every since 9/11 happened, they have gotten so much more respect. They are happy to do what they do and never expected the treatment that they get now. They don't think of themselves as any different than any one else. I just wanted to say Thank you to all those who protect our country and all those who fight for it. May God Bless you all.
sc
Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 09:26:36 (EDT)
A goodwin- my points about bush were in reference to the war on terror....NOT the economy. The economy is suffering right now, but we are at war! do you notice that everytime an Osama tape turns up the stock market takes a dip? Such is life during war, everything is not going to be perfect on the homefront. But to most people the priority is preventing ANOTHER attack on our soil. For that Bush is doing great but his plans for prevention are always being blocked by the dems. I could go on about how the downturn in the economy began in the clinton admin. too, but your mind seems made up and that is fine. i am not trying to change your mind but just give points that bush is doing the best he can given the circumstances.

dont think for a minute that
i have not been affected by the economy either, i USED to work in the travel industry and my dh works in telecommunications, 2 of dozens of the most suffering industries right now, but i realize that things happen and the markets change. I dont look to the govt to make my life better, one has to learn to adapt if they are to survive.


PJB
Friday, September 12, 2003 at 16:04:43 (EDT)
Angela...yep, those "babies" sure do grow up fast don't they? It always makes me feel so darn OLD!! I think you have the right idea by doing what those terrorists don't want us to do...live, love and laugh! I need to be doing more of that!!! I was watching a news show last nite about 9-11 and it said that the plane that crashed in Pennsylvania crossed over the border somewhere near Parkersburg, WV...that is a hop skip and a jump from my house! I knew it was close, but not THAT close! SO VERY SCARY!

Such sad news today about Johnny Cash and John Ritter passing away...Cash was just so cool and I still enjoy watching Ritter on Threes Company late nite! :-(

Anyone heard from JMO lately? I am getting worried about her and will email soon...didn't Isabella hit Bermuda too? I know she had alot of cleaning up to do from Fabian!

Well TC all!!!
LH
Friday, September 12, 2003 at 15:42:31 (EDT)
Hi all! We started September 11th by taking my niece to the airport. She was home on leave after finishing Navy basic training and Airmen's School. She flew out yesterday and reported to her first duty station aboard the USS Ronald Reagan. She looked so young and proud! And we were thrilled with the number of strangers in the airport that saw a young person in uniform and took the time to come up and tell her "thank you" for serving. To think I used to change that little ones diapers!Sniff!Sniff!;) We also watched some coverage on T.V. and observed the moments of silence, then prayed for the lost as well as those left behind, then did what the terrorists don't want us to do...went on with the business of living, loving, and most importantly...laughing.=)TC All!
angela
Friday, September 12, 2003 at 12:38:20 (EDT)
i remember 9/11/ because it is my birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
donald w lasalle
email: sonic34@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 23:31:04 (EDT)
Hi everyone! Boy, today was a tough day! My daughter said they watched that "9-11 video" documentary shot by the two brothers at HS today...she said it made it her cry. I took note of the times today and said a silent prayer at each...watched some of the footage on FOX...then proceeded to take a very long NAP! I guess I am still affected by it in some small way...honestly I think everyone is! TC all!
LH
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 21:32:20 (EDT)
9/11 Events: My Aunt who was out from Chicago and staying with us was to leave that day to return. She, of course, did not leave until the following week due to the shutdown of the airlines. I have a close friend who lives in NY City, so of course, we were concerned about him - luckily he was out of harms way. I always think about the fact that my husband and I took that same early morning flight just one month before from Boston to NY City on our way to our honeymoon. Its a terrifying thought. Our honeymoon is the last time we both have boarded an airplane. The last two vacations (NH to Michigan and then NH to Florida) have been in my car.

PJB/Margarita: As I stated before, who knows what really happened that morning for President Bush? Maybe five minutes wouldn't have meant a care in the world. But, I guess we'll never know.

PJB - I would not side with the Devil before ackowledging that Bush is doing a good job. I will just say it...Bush is not doing a good job. He has plenty of support in congress...more than most President's - how do you think he gets to spend all of these billions - he has to get approval first! While in office, 3,000,000 jobs have been lost in the U.S. and we have the worst deficit in decades. These are the facts. I do not sit here and pour out hatred for the man...I realize it is not an easy job. But it is his job to work for the people, and right now - the people are suffering. Maybe it doesn't affect you - that's great. I'm glad. But for those who work in the midwest...who's jobs and livelihood are being taken from them, that is what upsets me. I have friends and family that are affected, which affects me.
A Goodwin
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 18:53:13 (EDT)
I don't think I will ever forget this day. I work for a non-profit organization that was started after WWI by veterans who had lost a limb or limbs in combat. When all staff were called to the lunch room to watch the coverage on tv, I felt a sick watching as the planes hit both towers and wathcing people jumping from the buildings.

All I could think of was everthing that our organization has fought to keep in the past is starting all over again, and this is going to be a part of my history. I thought that I was going to live my life without having to see war.

Although I am not a parent, I was bambarded with questions from my nieces and nephews. I was sad for all of the children who have become parent-less, and my heart bleeds for them.

My husband and I commemorate this day by watching 9/11 the only known video footage shot by two brothers that were following the NYFD that responded to the call. It is our way of remembering what can happen and it pulls us back to the realities of the world. I feel that the best way to remember, is not to forget.

My heart goes out to all those who lost loved ones on that horrific day.
Sarah
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 18:10:28 (EDT)
I had just dropped off my daughter at school and I was on my way home. I have no idea why I wasn't at work yet that day, but I when I got home I saw it all on t.v. I was in tears, although I didn't know anyone in the New York area, it could've just as well been us. I pray for our country everyday.

Leah - my heart and prayers go to you and your family. I couldn't imagine such a loss.
Carletta
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 16:55:15 (EDT)
I had just dropped off my daughter at school and I was on my way. I have no idea why I wasn't at work yet that day. I then went home for a minute and I saw it all on t.v. I was in tears, although I didn't know anyone in the New York area, it could've just as well been us. I pray for our country everyday.

Leah - my heart and prayers go to you and your family. I couldn't imagine such a loss.
Carletta
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 16:54:34 (EDT)
I had just fropped of my daughter at school and I was on my way. I have no idea why I wasn't at work yet that day. I then went home for a minute and I saw it all on t.v. I was in tears, although I didn't know anyone in the New York area, it could've just as well been us. I pray for our country everyday.

Leah - my heart and prayers go to you and your family. I couldn't imagine such a loss.
Carletta
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 16:54:16 (EDT)
Fabulous article, "RPM's" of this world take note!

http://www.nypost.com/postopinion/opedcolumnists/5467.htm

"The smell dominated lower Manhattan and south Brooklyn for weeks - sulphurous, nauseating, inescapable.

Remember the sky - the billowing black gash that cut through it all the way to Governors Island, a grotesque rip in the city's canvas?........"



PJB
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 11:31:24 (EDT)
Well we had a close call in regards to losing someone due to the 9-11 events. My dh's aunt was an flight attendant for United and she had very recently swapped flights due to illness in a fellow attendant - she normally flew Boston to LA (I think that is the destination) anyhow one of the flights involved she would normally have been on if somone hadn't gotten sick.
Margarita
Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 02:21:09 (EDT)
September 11, 2001 was not just an american history day, my last (#5) child's day of birth and he was born 9-11, at 2-11 and he weighed 7-11 now that is something I'll never forget. It's almost like somekind of well you know like a message or something although I don't try to figure it out everyone else always brings it up to me.
Malena Brooks
email: misflapmaster@aol.com
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 20:04:37 (EDT)
Even though I am not a parent,I wanted to post my thoughts and feelings about 9/11/01 on here.
On September 11,2001,a part of me died.Even though I did not know anyone directly who was killed or injured by the attacks,I still felt a great sorrow and sadness as I watched my country being destroyed.I didn't see the first plane fit the South Tower but then I saw a jet zoom out of nowhere and crash into the North Tower.I started to cry and can still remember the fear and overwhelming grief I felt at the thought of the cowards who dared to hurt America and her citizens.When I heard about the planes that had gone down in Shanksville,Pennsylvania and the Pentagon,the tears just came harder.I wondered,like everyone else around me,if there would be anymore planes,and if so,where would they hit???I went home that evening and watched the news,the tears coming back again at the sight of the black smoke and people running for their lives.It took almost a week before I was able to think past the attacks.On the one year annivarsary,I woke up and thought about that day,which only brought tears to my eyes.Every time I think of the attacks and the people who were hurt by them,I want to...do something...I want to find out what right these people had to attack us and why they thought we would not retaliate.On the annivarsary tommorrow,I plan to mourn the lost and hope for peace and joy in the coming years.I have written countless poems and stories trying to describe my feelings about the attacks,but so far I have not been able to really come to terms with the attacks.All I have to say is:God bless America and may we never forget those who lost their lives for their country on that horrible day.Remember September 11,2001.
Annie
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 19:22:27 (EDT)
Exactly Margarita. Hindsight is 20/20 and it is so easy to critisize what others do while they are safe at home. the hardcore nit-picky bush bashers will side with the devil before they will ever acknowledge that bush, a republican (gasp!), is doing a good job, at least the best that he can with the lack of support he gets from capital hill. I always admire your posts as they are a breath of fresh air, very calm and polite to all sides. While dishing blame to others in the past (clinton) is not necesarily taking the high road, I cannot sit silent while some critisize with such petty hatred while they ignore the obvious and more detrimental shortcomings of the past administration. Bush's entire presidency has been plagued by "damned if he does, damned if he doesnt." I dont believe for one minute that someone who would stoop to critisize Bush's story time that they would not actually critisize him if he were to just jump up and leave in a huff in the same breath. They would certainly cry how dare he just leave those poor children while he goes off to the safety of airforce one! Speculative on my part? sure, but recent history has shown that bush critics will stoop to new lows more mind boggling than the last. this is just one of many examples thus far and just the beginning of what is to come as we near the next election.




PJB
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 15:09:22 (EDT)
I was fast asleep - with a 3 month old who was waking several times a night - my husband's best friend called and told us to turn on the tv. At that time, we had no cable tv so he told us what had happened and I remember just getting the chills and feeling numb. We listened to the radio for a while to hear the details, then got dressed and went to my father in law's to watch the news, not knowing what to expect at any time. I was scared to death - what had I done - why had we had a baby and brought it into the world, was this the end of the world, etc. Also at that time I was living at the mouth of a port harbor and I had some concern if there was going to be any further terrorist acts that our port may be a good place to enter in at (small town little defense). Funny the things I worry about. I was also very worried about work - I am a mortgage broker and the building that housed many of the foundational aspects of my work was... gone... the people who made it possible for me to work ... gone... the stock market was closed... bond market, etc. I was sure I would be out of work for a while. I have to say that I was in shock and felt very numb other than being scared. It wasn't until several days later that the impact of all those deaths and the emotional impact of what had happened hit me. For some reason the army started doing test flights above us - we live only about an hour away from Fort Lewis and McChord Airforce base - I tell you the first night those very loud jets flew above the house I was home alone - I was so scared! I ran outside to see what was going on with my daughter in my arms so I could run and hide if I needed to. I am a little embarrassed to admit this now. ANyhow, those jets flew over my house at the same time every night in formation for about a week. When I was a kid I used to ask my mom how she and my dad would take care of me if there was a war - I envisioned something like the Civil War I guess. She would tell me that they would care for me just like they already did.
Anyhow, now on to some responses:
What is the big deal about the president reading or not reading? The guy is human and I imagine he was in shock like the rest of us and it took him a few minutes to get into gear. If he was told while he was reading to the kids, perhaps he just mechanically finsihed reading the book because he wasn't sure what to do just yet. Either way the time it took was not a big deal.
Kristi~ well said.
Philbert ~ great point.
I believe that the leaders we have are ordained by guess who - God. Even Bill Clinton (who I liked) was in office for a reason despite all the critisism. For that reason I am supportive of Bush even though I didn't like him to begin with. I like him more now, and who knows how Gore would have handled it? I feel like Bush is president at this time for a reason. Furthermore, the way things are is the way things are, we can't change the events that have happened by debating he should have done this or that or so and so should be president he would have handled it better - all we can do is make the best of what we do have and try to change the things we don't like. Bush finishing a story to some school kids seems like a petty thing to be picking on to me - maybe he responds to thigns the same way I do and is just numb at first - in the big picture is it really important?? Just my elbow.

Margarita
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 14:41:56 (EDT)
9/11...I remember watching the news with tears streming down my face while my then 19-month old tried to comfort me. I think that this year, I will celebrate the people who survived, mourn those that were lost, and thank all those who put on a face of courage and helped in the face of tradgedy in the aftermath. So much has changed since that day. I have decided to go back to college, and am in the process of earning a degree in nursing. My daughter is 3 1/2, and she welcomed home a little sister in November. To me, 9/11 is about tradgedy, but it is also about hope, and renewed relationships that had before fallen by the wayside. I think that this 9/11, I will hug my husband and children just a bit closer, and thank God that we are still here to praise him.
Kristi
email: kridgway@vupipeline.vinu.edu
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 13:23:31 (EDT)
I cant even believe anyone here is in a huff over Bush reading a story during the events on 9-11. Lets give the critics the benefit of the doubt and say that Bush DID finish the children's story. (from the news clips i have seen, it looks like he excused himself immediately though). So IF he finished the story that would be what, a 5 minute delay in taking action? Where is everyone's disgust at Bill Clinton for literally letting Osama off the hook when the Sudan was ready to hand him over on a platter? Maybe if billybob had done his job instead of womanizing, 9-11 would only be someone's anniversay or birthdate, not a mark of a tragedy. While we are on the topic of dilly-dallying since it seems to be such a concern, what about the UN and the obtructive democrats who kept Bush from taking action? That delay was about 16 months. Really a delay of 12 years if you want to go to the roots. For this 9-11 I will acknowledge it by giving thanks above that we have GW in office and NOT Gore.


PJB
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 13:02:11 (EDT)
The more things that are coming out about the events leading up to and after 9/11 are very controversary to say the least. I like Pres Bush, and I think he is doing a good job, but, I too , probably like alot of people are hearing things that we do not like regarding 9/11 that were kept from us...
Lyne
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 11:02:50 (EDT)
LH: I wasn't there...so I dont know, but I have heard too that the President continued reading. After he was done, he excused himself and met with his advisers. If that is true (and who knows about truth these days?), then I dont think he would have upset the kids too much by just excusing himself in a moment of national (if not global) crisis. Should I believe everything I read about 9/11...NO. But, I'm also more and more concerned that Bush hasn't been completely honest, which has made me skeptical. Sorry, thought I'd add my 2-cents.
A Goodwin
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 09:54:46 (EDT)
I probably won't do anything in particular to remember 9-11, since I have to go to work that day just like everyone else, but my thoughts and prayers will be with everyone directly affected by the events of that day. I have several friends and relatives who work in policing and fire fighting. It's not like the news media will allow anyone with a pulse to avoid being inundated with this topic on thursday anyway.
In addition, I will never forget 9-11 simply because it was one of those days that is inevitably burned in one's memory for life. I live in the mountain time zone, so it was about 6:30-ish a.m. when things started happening. My wife walks into the bedroom as I am waking up and says "you'll never guess what's going on in the world today". I rolled over and mumbled something intended to be stupid yet harmless-"let's see, did we declare war on Albania this morning?" Now the irony here is that we had just recently rented the movie "Wag the Dog". Anyone who has seen it will understand where my silly comment came from. Suffice it to say that I was irrevocably awake seconds later when my wife told me about the first plane.
I personally think that we here in North America should use 9-11, in part, to just be thankful that despite certain differences of opinion on many fronts, the U.S. and Canada are able to live peacefully next door to each other and work out our disagreements in a mostly mature fashion. I cannot imagine what life would be like if we behaved as so many of those middle eastern countries do, always trying to blow each other up simply because we don't agree with each other's theology. I am thankful that we just don't live like that. May we continue to enjoy our peace.
Ciao!
Philbert Flange
Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 01:00:58 (EDT)
RPM...NO, the president DID NOT continue reading to the children! He got the news, gathered his thoughts and excused himself from the stage! All this while trying not to alarm the children! JEEZ!
LH
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 21:53:24 (EDT)
A GOODWIN-It's actually not that bad. One of the main clues that told me I must be PG was that I could barely drag my a$$ out of bed in the morning! B4 I was PG, I'd be excited to get up 'cause I knew I had a happy, smiling, drooling baby to greet me, but now I just want to sleep. Once I get up and get to my day I feel fine, actually usually great. Except for the few minutes in the morning when I think I'm gonna yack. DD is SOOOOO great too. She's been an easy baby from the start, so, although she's starting to be mobile, she still isn't really hard to take care of. Plus she takes a 3 hr nap in the afternoon, so if I need a rest I can get it.
COngrats to you too! The first PG is sooo exciting!
TTYL!
SH
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 21:26:15 (EDT)
I will never forget the fact that while those buildings burned, our president, fully informed, continued to read a story about goats to some kids in Florida, while the greatest domestic tragedy in our history was unfolding.

I think he could've excused himself politely and calmly from the children and dealt with the matter with the type of energy that the situation demanded.
RPM
email: rpm1122@yahoo.com
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 20:53:23 (EDT)
I really can not say I do remember ...my words are "I can never forget 091101. I will always picture in "my memoir" ...the human's desperation, the chaos and e/and every hero who died trying to save those precious and innocent lives...loving NY!

BIY, MD

Beatriz
email: BIYoussef@comcast.net
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 14:55:33 (EDT)
Robert: I totally agree.

SH - Yup..I've had morning sickness pretty much every day since last Monday. Actually...mostly all day long. Just when I think I'm feeling better, it's time to eat again and thus the cycle continues. I am exactly 7 weeks today, so we're right on the same track. I'm sure its not easy for you either having to be tired and deal with m/s and then have a little one to take care of. I work in an office, and I'm so tired by the time I get home - you'd think I'd just run a marathon. Funny thing is, I normally just sit at my desk and type - no heavy exercise there! Anyway, I'm excited about having (hopefully - give or take a few weeks) a baby at the end of April. Just enough time to relax with baby a few weeks, and then try to get out for some walks before bathingsuit season begins here in NH (which usually doesn't start till July). Congratulations!
A Goodwin
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 14:45:12 (EDT)
A GOODWIN-Thanks for the congrats! We're quite excited, but I'm sad that my 8 1/2 month old baby won't be the baby anymore :( I can't believe she's going to turn 1 so soon....well, a week b4 Christmas, but it's approaching so quickly, it'll feel very soon!
I'm feeling pretty good. I've had a bit of morning sickness, and this morning was the closest I've come to yacking...it always creeps up after I've had breakfast. The last 2 days I've had m/s, and just occasionally b4 that, I hope that it won't continue! I'm not exactly sure on my due date. I THINK I'm about 7 weeks along. I won't see my midwife until I'm about 12 weeks, and I'll know better by then.
I have to admit I'm kind of nervous about having 2 around, but I know we'll handle it. :)
How are you feeling? Still have m/s? Hope you feel great! It's such an exciting time.
SH
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 12:12:05 (EDT)
What upsets me is that it's been two years and we haven't been able to kill bin laden. We've had another evil man take his place- and we can't kill him either.

Bob
Robert
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 10:47:53 (EDT)
Margarita & Kim: Have a wonderful anniversary. I wouldn't feel bad about that. The day holds many thoughts of good for many. Think about all the people who survived 911 and how blessed they are. My birthday just came and went...two years ago my grandmother passed away on that date and last year my Great Aunt (Godmother)passed away on that date. Although I had two years of sadness, I will always remember which day they passed on so that I pray and tell them how much I loved them.

SH - The question changed so quick, I'm not sure if you responded to me or not. Congratulations on the pregnancy! When are you due? Are you having any morning sickness? I hope all is going well.
A Goodwin
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 09:52:14 (EDT)
My wedding anniversary is 9/11/99, when we got married it was a joke to us about the 911, tht we could call emergency. We are going out to dinner with our 16month old and we're just gonna think about how blessed we are for our marriage and son and pray for the people who were killed, and pray for their families.
Kim
email: kimclwbest@yahoo.com
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 08:58:25 (EDT)
I think a moment of silence sounds great. My daughter is ten and I'm sure the broadcasts will have her asking questions again. I'm not sure if I'm ever going to be able to answer all her questions about this, but I suppose we all feel that way.
Leah:our thoughts and prayers will be with you. I will hope and pray that he will be with you again soon.
April
Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 07:56:32 (EDT)
Margarita...it's so hard to believe it's been 2-years! When I look at that timespan...I remember exactly what I was doing and how time seemed to stand still...I have never hidden the fact that that day "did something" to me...not sure what or even how to word it...I still find it hard to watch the towers falling when it comes on the TV...I get short of breath! Life IS for living, though, and we should treasure every moment! Even though you will take a few moments of silence...enjoy your anniversary day with your husband!

PS...I keep trying to post a picture of Sammy on the bird site, but can't, for the life of me, figure it out! He hasn't been feeling too good lately...he has a sore foot (or maybe it's the leg...not sure)and has been holding it up quite abit! I give him little birdy "leg massages" (LOL)and he seems to really enjoy them...it could just be his age showing too..just never know!
LH
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 20:43:24 (EDT)
LH~ thank you for posting the chronological order - it brings back the reality of what happened.
Leah~ I am so sorry. Today is indeed a scary place to raise children... I have anxiety all the time about being a parent in this world. Still, I would like another one someday. I will pray for you and your family that your family can be reunitited some day, and if that is not possible I pray that you will find closure and peace. I will also pray for your son's well being. I don't know how I would cope in your situation. I hope you don't have to much longer.
Well, September 11 is also our wedding anniversary (4 yrs this yr). Last year I was depressed over 9/11 and still very scared over it - still am. I was also selfishly considering changing the day we celebreate our wedding anniversary and my husband, wise soul that he can be, told me we would leave it the same because good thigns can happen on that day too. So we will be celebrating our anniversary - as Lauren implied, life is for living, but I like the idea of having a moment of silence to remember those families who lost their loved ones as well as the people who did die, so I think we will start practicing that as well.
Margarita
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 14:41:16 (EDT)
Although I am a Canadian, the events of Sept. 11th have definitely etched their way into my heart. I remember driving to work in the morning and thinking that it was some kind of sick joke on the radio about planes crashing into the towers. When I discovered it was real, I was horrified and disgusted. I came to realize how vulnerable we all really are to all of the hatred in this world, and how it affects us. So, on Sept. 11th, I will rejoice in the friendship we Canadians have with the United States, and I will mourn the losses of the many families who are still suffering the effects of such a tragedy. Most importantly though, I will pray for peace.
SH
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 14:25:45 (EDT)
First, Leah, I am so sorry to hear about your son, I cannot imagine the pain you have endured, and the not knowing has to be the worst. May God bless you and hold you tight. I will remember 9/11 with praying and talking to my children, if they want to talk about it. My younger daughter, it scares her still, but my older one might want to talk about it. I will talk with them in the morning, because I know when they get to school, they will be having a silent period when the planes hit and when it crashed in PA. God bless all of you who have lost loved ones. I hope time makes it easier, but Im sure it doesnt in many ways.
Lyne
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 14:11:02 (EDT)
We will have a moment of silence before sitting down for dinner. Then I will let my kids take the lead on whether we should talk about it again.

Live for today. That is what 911 has taught me.

What has 9-11 taught you?
Cindy
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 13:39:34 (EDT)
My heart bleeds for the family with the lost child. I pray that someday you'll be reunited.

As far as how I will remember 9/11... I will be at work in Lower Manhattan. I didn't go to work last year because the memories were too strong for me to deal with them. I was on the street three blocks from the WTC when the planes hit and I was just 6 blocks away when the South tower fell. I saw all kinds of awful things but I was luckier than most. I don't know how it will be. I wish that I could just hide from it. I don't want to see the footage or hear the tributes and memorials. I don't want to deal with the increased security that will be necessary on Thursday. I don't want to deal with the tourists who will flock to the site this week. I just want to move on with my life. I don't want the movies that constantly play in my head. I don't want to duck and hold my breath when a plane flies low overhead. I don't want to wonder what kind of disease I'm going to contract in 10 years due to what I've been breathing over the past two years. I don't want to feel the sense of dread that I feel when the weather is cloudless and the sky is blue and clear.

Sorry. Forgive me. I'm still working through this. My sympathies to all who lost loved ones on 9/11.
Deborah Geary
email: damadeus@aol.com
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 13:06:16 (EDT)
Leah, My heart goes out to you. I cannot even begin to imagine your pain and heartache. I admire you for being able to go on with your life no matter how difficult it has been. I truly don’t know if I ever could.

As for remembering 9/11, I choose to celebrate with my family. Together we celebrate life. The lives of those lost, the lives of those not yet born, the lives of those of us who are left. We try to teach our children not to live in fear and that every day on this earth is a gift, not to be taken lightly. So on a day when so many were taken from us so tragically, we feel this message is especially important.


Lauren
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 13:00:09 (EDT)
Leah, that is so sad! I think we all could take a moment to think of others who survived that day, but also whose lives were affected in other ways! I think it is a good idea that Florida has a day when people can focus on the children who are missing and the parents who are suffering and maybe come up with better ideas to help them!

Take care and God bless!
LH
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 11:08:59 (EDT)
Sept 11 has 2 meanings for my family. My son Zach was abducted on September 11 2000. On September 11,2001 we watched the news that morning waiting to go to the police station in honor of Zach's 1st anniversary of being missing. At first like many I thought the 1st plane was an accident. Then with the second plane you realize the truth. My heart ached for the parents and loved ones, the lack of information you receive shocks you. That the most important people to you are no longer a phone call away. In time they all received information on their loved ones, some getting news for rejoicing, others getting news you can wait forever to receive if it is true. I know this will sound horrible but at least everyone with September 11,2001 knows the fate of a loved one.
We still haven't received any news on my son. This September it will be 3 years.
I am going to sit on Thursday watching the news again wondering... who else's life was completely changed on this day?
Today is Florida's Missing Children's Day,September 8, 2003
My husband and I are trying to decide if we should have child. How can you not be scared in this world today?
I wish peace and grace to all those who are still suffering from a September 11th what ever may have happened
Leah Hanson
email: foozyhanson9194@hotmail.com
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 09:58:26 (EDT)
Wow..they changed the question quick.

How will I remember September 11th? I will pray for those who lost family and friends. I will also, most likely, talk to my husband about it.
A Goodwin
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 08:52:56 (EDT)
Good question, iparenting!

It will surely be a day filled with remembrance and saddness! Take a moment of silence to think about the innocent people who lost their lives:

8:46am: first plane crashes into the north tower...

9:03am: second plane crashes into the south tower...

9:37am: flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon in Washington DC...

9:59am: the south tower collapses...

10:03am: flight 93 crashes in a field in Pennsylvania...

10:28am: the north tower falls...

So many people lost in such a short amount of time...
LH
Monday, September 08, 2003 at 03:36:36 (EDT)