when the world stopped turning that September day?
I was in Mrs. Nisa's fifth grade classroom. A teacher knocked on the door. Mrs. Nisa excused herself. Mrs. Nisa returned teary eyed. She told us we could put our books away and eat our snack. More teachers came to the door and Mrs. Nisa excused herself again. A classmate returned from the water fountain and told us that she overheard the teachers talking and there was currently "another Civil War". The North and South were fighting again. Clearly she was mistaken, but I didn't know that. I thought, "wow, we learn about war and I've always wondered what it would be like to live in one". Mrs. Nisa returned and told us something terrible had happened, but don't worry, our parents will be picking us up soon. Anxious whispers broke out among the class. One boy sat under a table and cried because his dad was a local cop and he didn't want him to die. I still didn't know what to think. My only idea of war had been from textbooks and American Girl novels. Parents came and students left. Dad picked both JB and I up from our classrooms. On the walk to the car he told us "terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Centers". I hadn't the slightest idea what any of those things were. We arrived home to my mother watching the coverage. Smoke billowed out of two tall buildings. Who are the terrorists? What is the Pentagon? Why do I feel like I should be crying?
As a ten year old, I couldn't wrap my mind around the devastation that resulted from that act of pure evil. And as a twenty year old, I still can't.
My prayers remain with those who have lost as a result of September 11, 2011. (...Mourn with those who mourn. Romans 12:15)
I'm thankful for those who willingly sacrifice for our safety and defend our immeasurable freedoms. (Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13)
And I'm certain of the hope and peace offered in Christ alone.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
I'm thankful for those who willingly sacrifice for our safety and defend our immeasurable freedoms. (Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends. John 15:13)
And I'm certain of the hope and peace offered in Christ alone.
In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.
John 16:33
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