Moment of Silence....

 I had something totally different planned for todays post but then I realized what day it was. 

I don't think any of us who were old enough to tell time  and read a calendar will ever forget where we were and what we were doing that September day.

I was sitting on my bed chatting with my friend in England on the phone when the TV cut to live breaking news.

At first we all truly thought it was a plane malfunction of some sort that flew the plane into the WTC building. 

 But then a short time later, the second plane hit the other WTC building. We knew then we were under attack. The came the news of the Pentagon, and Flight 93.

Our world here in the USA seemed to collapse.

But- instead of breaking us, the nation came together and United once again. Strangers on the street helping each other in whatever way possible for whatever reason. People out giving blood. People helping others get wherever they needed to be to feel safe. Family members that hadn't spoken in years because of whatever reason reconnected. Things we hadn't had time for suddenly became significantly MORE important- imperative, even.

People worldwide poured out their sympathy and support for us.

It changed our perspective on life...and death.

 So please, a moment of silence for everything we lost that day 24 years ago... and for the things we gained as well.

We Will Never Forget.