I just read my friend Melissa's blog, and thought that it was so great of her to mention something about 911. It seems like it was a different life when it happened.
Josh and I were newly married, and I was in a computer class up at BYU-I when I found out. Our teacher put the news up on the big screen and the room was silent. I remember thinking, "How and why does someone fly into a building?" and then the worry of my Dad who was supposed to be in New York came to my mind. When I called to talk to my mom I was thankful he had canceled his business a few days before. I remember my mom being really upset and when she heard about the plane that flew into the Pentagon saying something like "What if they hit every big city in the nation"? I really was worried.
I thought it was the end of the world. Even thought I was happy being married, I suddenly wanted to be back home. It really was the first time I had been scared of terrorists.
The amazing thing was how it brought our country together. Everyone seemed to agree on how precious life was. I love how Melissa wrote that for a small time it was okay to mention God. I remember that, and EVERYONE seemed respectful of God. I miss that feeling, and hate that I try to "watch" what I say sometimes because I don't want to offend someone. Rarely do others watch the use of taking the Lord's name in vain. I am proud to believe in a Heavenly Father and his son. I shouldn't ever have to feel shy about it.
Now we are back to normal life just 7 years later, and everyone has begun to forget about it. The main thing on the news now is the stupid housing crisis. Can I just say I am so sick of hearing about the housing crisis...soon to be followed by the car-loan crisis. Blah.
I just want to mention something to a lot of people I know. So many people have said that you aren't even going to vote this year. Honestly, I think it is really immature. Someone is going to be elected whether you vote or not, and that gives our country two different outcomes. I think that this is a great event to be able to use the power of prayer to get a feeling on who would be better for our country and the standards that we want for ourselves and our children.
Sorry for that LONG memoir...I meant for it to be short and sweet. Not long and irritating. :)
6 comments:
right on sister!! good for you for saying what you think and putting it so honestly! vote people!
Hey thanks for linking me...I feel so honored. Totally agree with what you are saying- it is sad how we lost sight so fast of what is really important. Did you guys already have the stake presidency talk to you about voting-they were sent by the 1st presidency-well I guess maybe it is just here, in relation to the marriage ammendment.
I like when you get all huffed up and say what you're thinking. Good work, sister!
Thank you for the reminder of that fateful day! I loved every word of this. I love that you recognized the power of personal prayer and what we feel! Despite party lines, I wish everyone voted this way.
I know aren't Reg's hands yummy... Have you lost your bumbo. You are so nice lending it out and now you are out a bumbo?!? The one in the picture is mine. I folded and bought one. I hope you find yours... and if I see one floating around in anyone's home, green, I will check for ya! I got your back. :)
Thanks, Lisa. It really is scary how easy it is to get complacent. I see it in myself too sometimes. I'm trying to be better for the Nov. elections. After some research, I'm really hoping Cali voters will support Prop 8 (marriage btwn man and woman) and Prop 11 (redistricting).
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