The days prior to this infamous anniversary, I debated if I would watch programs of the horrible footage. I struggled with even allowing my mind to ponder the somber realities of death and shattered lives.
In the end I decided I must be true to myself and my country. I am remembering 9/11 and it hurts like hell.
I think I am crying more today, then I did 10 years ago. 10 years ago it seemed that the world just stopped. The only thing I wanted was my daughter in my arms and to be in front of the television. As the years have passed our country has and continues to rebuild itself. I feel safer walking down the street, but I remember being frighted to open my mail or ofgoing into large public building. Time has a strange way of soothing pain and erasing fear.
If you are remembering 9/11 today it is okay to cry. It is okay to be angry and it is even okay to smile. Take your energy and put into something positive. Here are a few suggestions.
- Thank a soldier
- Donate your time or money to a 9/11 charity
- Call a friend and share your feelings
- Pray
- Get more involved with politics
- Write a letter to a soldier
- Thank God that America is still standing!
photo via uncoverage.net via Google images
