September 11
Everyone has a story about September 11, 2001.
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At that time, we lived not far from the airport, and you could hear the skies.
They were so silent, it was deafening.
Never had flights been grounded before. But you could see all the planes lined up along the runways by the freeway. Incredible to see.
I, like a lot of people, really thought that the world could be coming to an end. I mean we had never seen anything like this happen before. My family made a back up plan. We had a meeting place in case… In case of what? We weren’t sure, but we had a plan…
I remember we were trying to have a baby, and I remember thinking, how could we do this now? How could I bring a baby into the unknown?
So many thoughts. Jumbled. Scared.
A few years ago, my husband and I went to New York City. I had always felt compelled to go to Ground Zero. I had to see. I had to feel it there. I needed to connect to this event. We visited the memorials, we left our letter at the WTC tribute.
I can’t comprehend that 10 years have passed. It’s still so vivid and raw.
God bless the lives lost. May we never never forget. I will NEVER forget. Ever.
I remember watching here in New Zealand before going to school, my Mum had a friend who was in one of the buildings {who very luckily was on the 4th floor and not his office on the 30 whatever floor it was} even here on the other side of the world it was frightening not knowing. I too, can not believe that 10 years have passed already.
Very sad…
So sad, it must have been very eery to not be able to hear or see planes when you were so used to seeing it. Thanks for sharing your memories- I wrote about mine here: http://milkandcuddles.com/2011/09/911-my-story/
Today is such a sad day. I couldn’t even bring myself to write the post I intended. Too many tears. Mine ended up being short, but heartfelt. Hope you and your family enjoy the beautiful weather today.
~ Catie