Remembering 9/11

I remember.
I remember where I was.
I remember what I was doing.
I remember.

I remember the fear.
I remember the panic.
I remember the emotions.

I remember holding my children close.
I remember weeping for hours.
I remember watching the news broadcast all day long.

I remember.

I remember hating.

Yes, I just said that.

I remember loving.

I remember.

I remember the comfort and assurance I felt when President Bush took charge of the horrific situation.

I am thankful.

I am thankful for a God Who is in control no matter what evil men decide to do.
I am thankful for a Savior Who loved me enough to die for me.
I am thankful for a Lord Who loves me enough to chastise me when I hate.
I am thankful for a Christ Who sends His Holy Spirit Who has the Power to change me.

I am thankful for a country that stands up for what is right.
I am thankful for leadership who goes after the bad guys.


I am thinking.
I am thinking if 9/11 were to happen next year, who our President will be.
I am thinking of which candidate would be able to defend our country and keep our nation safe.

I remember.
I will not forget.
I am thankful.
I will remember with a thankful heart.
I remember.
I will not forget.
I will not become complacent and allow the sleepiness of apathy overtake my sense of civic responsibility.
I will remember.
I will not forget.

blessings,
dorinda

God Bless America
Words and music by Irving Berlin
© Copyright 1938, 1939 by Irving Berlin
© Copyright Renewed 1965, 1966 by Irving Berlin
© Copyright Assigned to the Trustees of the God Bless America Fund
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"While the storm clouds gather far across the sea,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that's free,
Let us all be grateful for a land so fair,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer. "

God Bless America,
Land that I love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From the mountains, to the prairies,
To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.