Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Land of the Free and Home of the Brave—The Before and After
September 11, 2001: As if watching a tennis match, my head turned from the TV to my 9-month-old baby to the TV and back and forth and back and forth, wondering, hoping, praying that he would enjoy freedom, know this to be a land of opportunity, perhaps not bask in luxury but at least have heat that winter and food the next day. The before and after shots—on top: land of the free—the invaded, but the free—and on bottom: the home of the brave—a people willing to move forward on this journey that is life.
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September 11, 2008 at 1:05 AM
Thanks for sending folks my way. We're quiet today...
September 11, 2008 at 1:14 AM
It definitely was a day where I was afraid to turn off the TV. I don't think I'll every forget watching, live, the 2nd plane hit.
September 11, 2008 at 1:16 AM
Seven years! Wow. I was heading for school that day and had playground duty. It was heartbreaking to hear the fear and concerns of the elementary school students. Even more difficult was comforting them, when I had no idea how everything was going to turn out. Thanks for the reminder. It might have passed me by without my realizing the date (common problem since I've been a SAHM).
September 11, 2008 at 5:07 AM
Thank you for including my memories in this post.
September 11, 2008 at 7:30 AM
I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing too on this day. We were living oversea's at the time and it was scary not knowing what was next. I am glad you put a post remembering this day. I am going to go check out the others now.
September 11, 2008 at 8:34 AM
My mom, sister and I stayed glued to the TV that day. Those images are something I will never forget. Now I know what my grandparents felt when they saw images from Pearl Harbor.
You can read my story on my blog.
September 11, 2008 at 9:24 AM
I remember getting ready for work, listening to the radio, thinking that the pilot was an idiot, then hearing about the second plane. I remember it vividly.
Good links to share, thanks.
September 11, 2008 at 9:32 AM
A day we all will never forget
September 11, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Funny, I was waiting at the bus stop with my daughter today and had a crazy panic moment - like what if something "bad" happened today and I had to go pick her up at school. I'm an optimist, but it just goes to show how this horrific event has made us more aware of our surroundings...and our freedom. Thank you for posting those images to remind us of how far we've come as a nation, and how far we still need to go.
September 11, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I was at work when the first reports started coming in. At first, I thought it was an accident.
September 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM
I did not have children at the time. I can't imagine what my thought would have been if I did.
September 11, 2008 at 1:47 PM
That bottom picture is a stark reminder of the aftermath of that day. I never want to forget how I felt 7 years ago on this very day.
September 11, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Great tribute. You kept it short, sweet and to the point. I often can't do that. Even my tribute today is lengthy. I can relate to all your words.
Thanks for stopping by my TT post!!
September 11, 2008 at 2:12 PM
I was at work when it happened, but everything shut down and TVs where turned on at every available plug they could be linked to. I couldn't imagine having a child when it happened (she didn't come along until 6 years later) - just the thought of looking at your little one and the horrible events unfolding on TV -- let's just pray that the future generations are as impacted by this tragic event as we are. May we ALWAYS be FREE!
Wonderful post.
~melody~
September 11, 2008 at 2:16 PM
OMgosh girl. My first babe was 8 months and I was the same way. I was sad and praying that our kids would enjoy the same innocence we grew up with. Sigh.
September 11, 2008 at 2:20 PM
I will always remember and never forget
September 11, 2008 at 2:25 PM
Great words! I remember feeling how small and insignificant I felt when that all happened. Wow! We have to carry hope around with us in this hopeless world.
September 11, 2008 at 2:37 PM
Great post on a day like this.
To answer your question, 6th graders can understand the lesson today well.
September 11, 2008 at 2:43 PM
I remember my mom calling that morning, as we are on the west coast. Ugh.
I hate that our generation now has it's own pearl harbor.
Although, I am so so proud to live here. What a beautiful country we have to call our own. Land of the free, not many people can say that! :)
September 11, 2008 at 3:17 PM
What a great tribute and reminder. I think many of us felt the same way you did. Thank you for this.
September 11, 2008 at 6:36 PM
I can't believe it has been 7 yrs, I can remember what I was doing vividly and couldn't believe it. I think of the mother's that lost children, and children that lost parents.
September 11, 2008 at 6:51 PM
I can't believe seven years has gone by! That was before I got married, before I had children, and before my life really began.
The world is so different now than it once was... for me and everyone else.
September 11, 2008 at 7:43 PM
It's STILL so haunting. I will never. ever. forget. either.
September 11, 2008 at 7:46 PM
I really can't believe it has been 7 years already.
Thanks for the links! I'll have to check them out. :)
September 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM
7 years ago I had a 4 week old baby and I couldn't believe what I was seeing...
September 12, 2008 at 12:04 PM
It truly changed nations, not just ours. What a great post, thanks for stopping by my blog! Adding yours to my blog list!
Aloha~
September 12, 2008 at 7:49 PM
Powerful photos. That was such an awful day, but it did bring so many people together, despite the tragedy. :o(
September 13, 2008 at 2:18 AM
great tribute.
didn't think i'd find you so quickly, did ya???
September 14, 2008 at 9:05 AM
Thanks for stopping by. Those days after were scary. Always wondering where they would strike next. Most scary when you have to think about your children's future.
September 14, 2008 at 3:22 PM
I actually do want to forget. These images are so painful to see. Is it wrong that I want to completely avoid the topic?? Sigh. So sad.