Ten years ago I got up for work and turned on the TV. I gazed in horror as I watched airplanes crashing into the Twin Towers. I was 8 months pregnant with my first child. When I found out what had happened, as my eyes filled with tears, I thought to myself "What kind of world am I bringing this child into?" I was scared for the future of my child and for the future of our world. Ironically, my son was born on 11/9/01 (compare that to 9/11/01). On this ten year anniversary of that tragic day and, as I look ahead to my son's 10th birthday, I have hope for the future. As Gabe and his brother grow, I will teach them what hatred and intolerance wrought that day, but I will also teach them how the triumph of the human spirit helps us to overcome and grow after such a terrible event.
When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always. - Mahatma Gandhi
We will never forget...I will never forget.
I can imagine that sentiment. Great post. My heart goes out to all those people who lost someone.
ReplyDeleteAmen.....
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful. Love the quote and it is so true.
ReplyDeleteGot chills at your son's birthdate
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A very symbolic birth date indeed for your son. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this important date!
ReplyDeleteYour son's birthdate is almost symbolic of "turning things around."
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been scary thinking about bringing a new baby into the world with what had happened.
ReplyDeleteI am watching the anniversary shows as I catch up with blogs tonight; very sad. Have a good week Michelle.
Thank you all for stopping by. I think today is an important day for all of us to remember to love one another...that we are all in this crazy world together.
ReplyDeleteLaurel--I always thought that his birth date was symbolic, but I wasn't quite sure how. You completely summed it up. Thank you!
No, we will never forget. It has been a tough day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. And what a wonderful way to try and explain to your children, that horrific day that will be in our children's history books, a day of a senseless act of hatred. Kudo's to you!!
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