As I think back eight years ago about the 9-11 attacks on the Unites States, I not only think of the lives that were lost that day, but also about how strong and wonderful this country really is. I remember waking up to my mom watching the news. She told me that an airplane had hit one of the twin towers in New York City. As I sat there watching I was horrified by what happened next!
I remember seeing the second plane hit the other building. Then I heard of the plane going down near the Pentagon. Clearly, this was no fluke accident. I remember sitting there being only 19 at the time thinking how could any human being do something like that to another human being or several for that matter? I remember seeing people running from the buildings in sheer terror. I remember seeing people jumping from the windows of those burning buildings.
Yes I remember many horrible things from that day, but I also remember the good that came from that day too. People were helping one another. The country was becoming united again. It didn't matter what political party you belonged to or what ethnicity you were, people were starting to love and serve one another again. People were also starting to look to God again.
I noticed too often we take for granted those who serve us daily. Police officers, fire fighters, those in the healthcare profession, family, friends, and even strangers. We have military serving all of us in this country everyday. I'm sure everyone knows a friend or a family member either serving or who has served in the military. I am fortunate to know such wonderful people. They love this country so much that everyday they are risking their lives for us to remain safe here at home. For that I am truly honored, grateful and humbled by their service. To them I would just like to say thank you.
We have been so blessed to live in this great nation. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father that I was able to be born in this choice land. I am so proud to be an American.
I remember seeing the second plane hit the other building. Then I heard of the plane going down near the Pentagon. Clearly, this was no fluke accident. I remember sitting there being only 19 at the time thinking how could any human being do something like that to another human being or several for that matter? I remember seeing people running from the buildings in sheer terror. I remember seeing people jumping from the windows of those burning buildings.
Yes I remember many horrible things from that day, but I also remember the good that came from that day too. People were helping one another. The country was becoming united again. It didn't matter what political party you belonged to or what ethnicity you were, people were starting to love and serve one another again. People were also starting to look to God again.
I noticed too often we take for granted those who serve us daily. Police officers, fire fighters, those in the healthcare profession, family, friends, and even strangers. We have military serving all of us in this country everyday. I'm sure everyone knows a friend or a family member either serving or who has served in the military. I am fortunate to know such wonderful people. They love this country so much that everyday they are risking their lives for us to remain safe here at home. For that I am truly honored, grateful and humbled by their service. To them I would just like to say thank you.
We have been so blessed to live in this great nation. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father that I was able to be born in this choice land. I am so proud to be an American.
2 comments:
Well stated Amy!
cute post! and so true
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