Remembering

I remember the look of panic and terror on my high school spanish teachers face.

She wheeled a T.V. into our classroom and turned it on as plane #2 hit.

I was a sophmore in high school and I know it didn't affect me then like it would affect me now.

I now understand why parents rushed to the school to take their children home. I understand why they let school out early. And now I understand why my parents wanted me to be home and with them so badly that night.

Since that dreadful day 7 years ago I find myself more and more affected by it as I get older. Especially now that I am a parent myself.

God Bless the brave people that risked their lives for other lives that day, God Bless the families that lost loved ones my prayers are with you all.