1. 9/11 itself - I still remember sleeping in that morning even though my folks tried to wake me up(yes, I was 21 and living at home) early to check out the news. When I finally woke up it was right after the first building fell. It's still surreal to even think of something like that happening. The feelings run much deeper than just seeing two incredibly large buildings fall into rubble. It's the lives that were lost, the lives that were saved, the courage of the rescuers, the fear, and the aftermath. It's a terrible thing that we lost our resolve and unity so quickly. I hope that as time goes forward that we can FINISH the memorials to those that lost/gave their lives that day. We should show those that would wish to harm us, and those that do succeed, that we do not lay down and allow it to happen. The war will do it's own thing, but rebuilding is another key to showing an unshakable resolve. If I have children, I want to be able to take them to the Pentagon, the WTC site, and Flight 93. I want them to be able to see and feel the tragedy, but ultimately the greatness of the nation they live in. It'll be hard to show someone something that they didn't go through personally, but can be done.
2. 9/11 Nephew - On the same day that the towers fell, my nephew was being delivered. Josh has the distinction of having the same exact date as a birthday. We can see that not everything that happened that day was for destruction. He's a good kid living with his family out in Louisiana. He's got that good ol' boy quality to him... loves doing roping, fishing, hunting, and other non-coast state boy stuff. Josh also has Asperger's Syndrome. And while it's a difficult situation to go through for both Josh and family, it can be a strength or testimony in one's life. I pray that he has a strong upbringing, and that what he goes through will only guide him better. So, Missy, you'll have a road ahead of you, but if you rely on God it'll come together just how it's supposed to.
3. 9/11/04 - It has now been five years since the wife and I got married. It's pretty amazing how time flies by so fast. It doesn't feel like it's been that long. When you look back on the last few years there has definitely been enough to fill that time, but it's easy to remember that time we spent preparing and getting married back in Texas. Yes, two Texans living in California went back to Texas to have a Texas marriage license. =) We also were able to get married in the town that I grew up in, and her Mom lives in. You just can't beat that(maybe beat isn't the word to use in a marriage.... don't tell her dad, he'll take it the wrong way). So we're still enjoying our life together, and I couldn't imagine it not being the way it is. I would also still marry her even after these five years... it's been that good!
-D
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