Today I knew I would spend time remembering people who suffered during the 9/11 attacks on America seven years ago. I did. I knew I would say little prayers for people who lost loved ones and prayers of thanks for all of the day's heros. I did. I knew I'd probably watch some coverage of various local and national memorial ceremonies. I did.
What I did not know, and what I was TOTALLY unprepared for, was that I would be fighting to keep my composure in public as I watched MSNBC's coverage while I was on the treadmill at the gym! MSNBC didn't do the memorial thing. Didn't interview heros or survivors. They simply ran their coverage from that horrible day. All day long. I was so unexpectedly impacted by watching as the whole thing unfolded minute by minute. Even knowing the outcome as I do, I was still riveted to the TV trying to hold in the sobs. It was so raw, even after seven years. It brought me back to that day when Emma was just a teeny baby and all I wanted to do was sit and hold her. What a surreal day that was, and what a surreal way to start my day today.
I just feel bad for the guy on the treadmill next to me. He probably thought I was having a heart attack or something the way my chest was convulsing and I kept covering my face in my towel to try to hide my tears.
My thoughts, prayers and heart go out today to everyone who lost loved ones, who risked their lives heroically, who survived. But we all lost something that day, didn't we? We're all survivors too.
God Bless America today.
1 year ago
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I was really sad that day too, I watched some of the footage on tv again, and it made me cry too. I was on my mission when 9/11 happened, and I didnt really understand what was going on, we didnt read newspapers or watch tv, but it came over the radio at the doctor office we were in. my companion (who is american) was completely hysterical, it wasnt until I got home a few months later and saw the footage on tv, that I captured how horrific that day was for the whole world!!! I cant think of it now without feelings of sadness xxx
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