Monday, September 11, 2006
Where were you on that fateful day?
I was waking from a nightmare - terrorists were attacking my beloved homeland.... only to come to the realization that my dream was being acted out. Jeff had left the bedroom tv on, and as I woke from this nightmare, I slowly realized what was on the news. I immediately called my best friend, and as I sat at the end of the bed, tears streaming down my face, overwhelmed with a sense of insecurity and violation, I said to her "this means war."
Less than an hour later, my farrier, David Walsh, arrived for my horses' appointment and for a couple of hours we simply gawked at the living room tv, heartbroken and full of unbelief.
That night, I kept the radio up loud as I worked, hanging on to every word of the news reports. I was shocked that we were even working..... it seemed so cold to be going about our lives while so many were going through such horrors.
I felt so useless... the only thing I could do to help was to give money, so I did. I was very proud when General Motors stepped up and donated some trucks.
It struck me as ironic today, on the 5th anniversary of 9-11, that I would be hauling my horses to a dental appointment, when 5 yrs ago on this day they had a farrier appointment. As I drove, I wept at the memories, as the voices were replayed on the radio. Big D and Bubba played "Silent Night 911", which was so very moving ... you can listen to it by clicking on the listen link on www.bigdandbubba.com . Most of all, though, I am filled with pride - for America and all those she represents.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
Less than an hour later, my farrier, David Walsh, arrived for my horses' appointment and for a couple of hours we simply gawked at the living room tv, heartbroken and full of unbelief.
That night, I kept the radio up loud as I worked, hanging on to every word of the news reports. I was shocked that we were even working..... it seemed so cold to be going about our lives while so many were going through such horrors.
I felt so useless... the only thing I could do to help was to give money, so I did. I was very proud when General Motors stepped up and donated some trucks.
It struck me as ironic today, on the 5th anniversary of 9-11, that I would be hauling my horses to a dental appointment, when 5 yrs ago on this day they had a farrier appointment. As I drove, I wept at the memories, as the voices were replayed on the radio. Big D and Bubba played "Silent Night 911", which was so very moving ... you can listen to it by clicking on the listen link on www.bigdandbubba.com . Most of all, though, I am filled with pride - for America and all those she represents.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
