September 11... We Will Never Forget

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 will never be forgotten. We will never forget where we were when we heard the news or the terror that followed afterwards. I remember my friend, Beth, calling me to let me know what had happened. She knew my tv would not be on, and she was right. My sweet friend, ML, was visiting with her 10 month old. They had come to meet our triplet babies. We were in shock for the rest of the morning. ML was stranded with us because all flights were cancelled. She ended up DRIVING home to Texas.
I remember frantically calling my best friend, Frances, who lives in NYC. I could not get through and panic set in. Looking at You Tube videos brings back the great sadness and terror. It is GOOD to remember. We should all remember to pray for these families. Nine years later I know they still miss their father, mother, son, daughter, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandmother, grandfather, or friend. I am praying for all of those who were hurt or killed by this awful tragedy. I am also asking the Lord for protection. God is our only true Great Protector.

I'm Asking For It....

A mosque has been proposed to be built right near the site of 9/11 in New York City. It is a site where many sacrificed their own lives to try to save others. Many innocent, working Americans were also killed on that awful day. Most of us will never be able to forget the horror we felt when we saw the plane hit the second tower. The impossible happened and no longer were we safe from the destruction of the enemy.
Our triplets were 6 months old when 9/11 happened 9 years ago. The families who lost loved ones have lived lives that will never be the same. Parents lost their children, husbands lost wives, and children lost their parents. Many, many friends were lost. Can you imagine the terror and horror those that were killed felt that morning? I cannot.
Fast forward nine long years. Families have lived without their loved ones. Ground Zero sits empty, as a memorial to the almost 3000 people who died. Now, an Islamic mosque has been proposed to be built right near Ground Zero. Yes, the Islamic people have every right to build a mosque in New York City. It is not unlawful, but I don't think this makes it RIGHT. It seems like a bit of a sneer in the face of those who died innocently. Yes, they have the religious freedom to build it there, but is that the best way to go about building a mosque? It is disrespectful of those who died since Islamic extremists are to blame for the attacks. In my humble opinion, there are better locations for the mosque than putting it right near a place where almost three thousand people perished. What are your thoughts?