September 11, 2011

10 years ago today I was in class at UAB. Our class was interrupted and our teacher walked out. She came back in and rolled a television in with her. She turned it on and we watched as the first building was in flames and then as the 2nd building was hit. All classes were dismissed and we were told to go home. I walked out of that building confused that this was really happening to America...land of the free. As I walked to my car I saw a large group at the Hill Center and I decided to go. I grabbed the hand of a perfect stranger and I joined them as we prayed for those in NYC and D.C. I then went to my friend Gina's apartment and we watched the replays and events of the day. We sat in silence for the most part. All eyes watching something we had never experienced. I talked to my parents & to Blayne. We all had a sense of fear. No one knew what would happen next. I remember waiting on pins & needles the remainder of the week. What was happening next? Who would they get next? I remember my Papaw saying..."we've been attacked again" and saw his fear...realizing they had been through this before. I remember people driving around with flags waving from the back of pick up trucks.  I remember a nation praying. It was a scary time. It was a sad time. It is hard to believe it was 10 years ago. Today  I think of those who lost someone that day and  those who were heroes. I think of those who sacrificed their own lives to help others. And I also think about all the men and women who have continued to serve and those who have enlisted since that day. I am thankful there are courageous men & women willing to serve and protect our country.

God saw us through that terrible day. We sought HIM and he was there. I only wish we called out to HIM everyday like we did then.
¹⁴ if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
In my opinion....our country is just as desperate today as we were that day...maybe even more only this time in a completely different way.