Today was a beautiful day. Kids and I were so busy running around - actually Emma and I got a new haircut - a very cute bob :) - at the Journey's End salon in Lehi - but I kept thinking about 9-11 in the back of my mind all day. Thinking about the people who died, their feelings and thoughts during the event. I was thinking about their families and what they are doing and thinking today. I was also thinking about Bryan and about what he is doing and how he is doing his part to make our world a safer place.
The closer really came as I was looking for a camo background and embellisments for my digiscrapbook that I am working on (Bryan's deployment). I came across a really cute kit and was trying to find out how to get it and as I was doing it I found a new friend (Susie), who made that kit. She doesn't even know about me but as I peaked at her scrapbooks and blog, I made a lot of connections. It was a really neat experience.
Anyway, she had a blog posted today with a question: WHERE WERE YOU (on 9-11-01)?
I remember working in the BEEDE office in Springville that day and driving from Orem to Springville listening to some music or talks on CD. When I got to the office around about 9:00 am, it seemed so bizarre - everyone was watching TV and I was so oblivious, in my own little world. I was kind of embarrassed that I did not know what was going on. When I was told what happened I was shaken inside so deeply, I still remember it was as if I was sleeping and got punched in the stomach. I was disoriented and could not believe my eyes or ears. It was like a bad dream. I remember calling Bryan and talking to him about what was happening and trying to make sense out of it all. The rest of the day is a blur but I don't think I did much work that day I think we just watched the TV and discussed what happened and the impact it will have on us all. Truly, 9-11-01 changed the world. The world is never going to be the same. But it is up to us what we will do with it... [Here comes a bunch of intermittent thoughts that are not organized yet but make sense in my own head]... However, the outcome of my thoughts is clear - maybe somewhat shaggy around the edges but the main point is
- Where there is faith there is no fear - these are the last days and it will get worse - the Gospel is true and that is the only source of comfort and peace that the righteous will have in the last days. So -
MAY WE SO LIVE
