remembering this day: september 11th

Sep 11

Posted by: Rachel in: blog, current events, me myself and i, some gave all

This day has passed by in a blur, much like it did seven years ago. I’ve been thinking all day, but nothing I could write seems quite adequate. This marked a sad anniversary for thousands of families who lost loved ones that day. I remember going to religion class that day (in college). We all sat there in silence for about five minutes before our teacher simply said “I do not think anyone has the heart to be here right now.” And we all left as quietly as we had sat. One or two kids at the school lost a parent that day. We went to a candlelight vigil that night. I just remember a lot of silence. I remember watching the news each day with the glimmer of hope diminishing that anyone else might be rescued. My heart breaking when they reported having to stage live rescues for the dogs so they wouldn’t become so discouraged.

I just wanted to take a moment to remember all of the people from the Trade Centers, the Pentagon, the flights that went down, and all of their families. I can’t begin to imagine, but I hope these people have learned how to live again.