I stood in the Humanities building frozen. And watching. Watching the replay of the airplane flying into the building. How could someone not see the World Trade Center???
Then the second one hit.
It was clear, we were being attacked. Panic struck, and students were running to the parking lot to get to their cars and rush home. I sped home to an empty house and was in awe watching the tv. Then the Pentagon was hit. Another plane went down in a field. I was beside myself. We were being attacked everywhere. I sobbed uncontrollably to the point that I gave myself a headache. I got a blanket, and laid down on the couch. I decided to take a nap. I truly did not believe I would wake up.
Dear God,
If this nap will be the end of the road for me, please don’t wake me. I want to go in peace. And if I don’t make it through, please tell my mother, father and sister that I love them so very much.
Seven years ago they won. It worked. They spread terror. But now we are stronger, and will not be defeated. We will keep this country safe for ourselves, our children and those to come. Today we sit, reflect, hope, and pray that we never again have to feel the pain of September 11, 2001.
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