Ok, folks. I admit I'm a little pensive these days. I'm trying to find joy wherever I can, but it usually manifests itself in introspection. Not really fun for my followers (all three of them) to read, perhaps, but trust me. I'm making an effort to find my silly side--it's in there somewhere and will rise again!
This week marks the eighth year since the very sad events of September 11, 2001. Almost everyone I know remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing when this devastating event took place on America's soil--the first attack since Pearl Harbor that has that distinction.
I am grateful that there hasn't been another such attack since. I'm grateful for the men and women of our military who risk their lives to attempt to insure there isn't another one. I'm grateful for my country--a place that for me has been peaceful and afforded me the opportunity of living as I choose with safety and freedom. Today, I honor all of those who expend tremendous effort for me. In my opinion, we cannot ever honor them enough.
A note: If you do not have the movies "Not Without My Daughter" and "Night Crossing", I would suggest that you try to find them. Try E-bay or Amazon or some other similar site. Each of these movies is a must-see and would be a wonderful addition to your DVD library. Both tell a story that grabs attention immediately and when they end, the gratitude for living in America is overwhelming. I'd heavily recommend these for your children.
