10 years

10 years ago today everything felt surreal.  Did our Nation really just get attacked by terrorists?!  It seemed like an accident at first but when I finally realized it was intentional, like everyone else- I was shocked.  I am so grateful that I was living at home in VA with my family at the time.  I wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else.  I was working that morning (at Target) and watched with my coworkers on our tiny break-room TV.  I wanted to go home so bad.  My good friend and coworker was so worried about his mom who worked in the pentagon.  I think he just knew.  It turned out that his mom was on the side of the building that was hit and she died.   It was one of the saddest things I've ever experienced watching him, and others who lost family and friends that day.  I think the thing I'll remember most though, besides the sadness, is the love and unity I felt with everyone in our Country.

Explaining to my daughter the other day what happened on September 11th was hard for me to do with out crying (which surprised me). I guess I was surprised how easily all the feelings I felt that day come flooding back when I talk about it, see images or hear audio from that day. It's hard to believe it was so long ago because it feels like yesterday.  I am so grateful to be an American and I hope those who are missing someone they love who was lost that day, will be comforted and gain strength from their tragedy.  I know our Savior loves each of us, knows our pain and will comfort us if we come to Him and ask for help.