One can not be living and not be aware that this weekend marks the anniversary of 9/11. A tragic event that has changed our country and the way many of us live our lives. I did not know any one who died on 9/11. I knew people who got their airline flights cancelled, that was the biggest inconvenience. My family was lucky. Our country has been at war ever since. I have developed a general sense of fear and unease, especially in crowded spaces, big cities and watching airplanes in the skies. It is not enough to deter me from doing things but leaves me with a question in my mind. I dislike this suspicious feeling but have not come up with a solution for it. I wonder about those who suffered real losses and how they cope. My heart goes out to them. I think about the people who fight the wars for us. Maybe I think too much. I just know that I am thankful to live in a country that provides me with the rights and safety I do have. Because even if I have fear I know it is less than many and that I have more than most.
i'm glad so many are doing remembrance posts. i think it is important to remember - not to re-open the wound, necessarily, but to think about and honor and pray for those who gave their lives for others, those who lost their lives, and those whose lives were forever changed on that day.
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post, and thank you for sharing this. I too feel fortunate that I did not personally know anyone directly involved, but my heart goes out to those that did. We will never forget. I pray that tomorrow people can find some peace & comfort rather than remembering only sadness and loss. I will be remembering that day too.
ReplyDeleteWell said. I heard a drama on radio about the events of 9.11 today and it was strangely gripping. It made me think that there is a before and after. Things changed. It made me realise just how frightening it must have been for Americans.
ReplyDeleteMy next door neighbour is 50 on 11th , so obviously was 40 on 9.11.
It must be awful to have a birthday on that day. She's gone away for the day.
This tragic event has affected everybody's life in some way or another. Regardless of the time that passes, I recall that day each year with sadness.
ReplyDeleteLovely post, here in Australia we too remember, it changed our lives and we are aware that it could happen here. It is so sad that people think that it is ok to do these things in the name of whatever.
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