9/11

I remember the first time I watched Pearl Harbor. (You know, the movie with Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett.) I remember learning about WWI and WWII in history class. I remember learning about the Holocaust in 8th grade. I remember learning about The Alamo in 7th grade. I can go back as far as 3rd grade history -- story after story about the history of this world. But that's all they are to me... stories. But September 11, 2001 is not a story to me. It's something I experienced. Of course, I didn't live in New York City, and I don't even live anywhere close to the North East, but I can vividly remember everything about that day. From the early morning basketball practice to the time I laid down to sleep -- all of it is as vivid as the last 5 minutes. Sometimes I wonder, "What will I tell my children when they ask me about 9/11 after learning about it in school?" I remember asking my mother about the JFK shooting in Dallas, and I wonder if my children will be just as curious about 9/11 as I was about JFK. So, as we remember today, let's say a little prayer for those that were affected by the horrible event that happened 7 years ago. It's not cheesy to pray, and there are still people hurting from this event. May God bless all those who were directly involved with this incident, and may God continue to surround safety around all of us in this world.

Pray, also, for those affected by Hurricane Ike.