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On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Sep. 11th, 2011 12:01 amWith the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, there have been a lot of "Where were you on that day?" stories circulating on television, news, and online media. And I'm sure people will contribute their own stories throughout the day. However, I already wrote a detailed account of that day* 5 years ago (It feels like I wrote that entry only last year!). While I wish I had written my account of that day sooner, I am surprised at the amount of detail I remembered 5 years ago that I don't remember now. So I don't really have anything else to add except that the events that have happened since then that have been a direct result of that day have only deepened my sense of disappointment, sadness, helplessness, and anger about the direction this country is taking.
My heart goes out to those who lost their loved ones on 9/11 and are still feeling the pain of their absence 10 years later. My heart also goes out to those who have lost their lives as a result of what has come after 9/11.
I can't help but feel this is all playing out like a Greek tragedy that has not yet ended, and I'm afraid to know how this will all end...
UPDATE: I wrote the above last night, pretty close to midnight. I woke up this morning and realized that things don't have to end bad for us as a country. Since we don't yet know what the "end" of this will be, we can't say for sure it will end badly. Then, I went on to FB and saw that on September 11, many happy things have occurred: People's birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other memorable moments that were positive. In spite of the infamy attached to this day, those people chose to focus on the good things that happened to them and see this is a happy day.
I look out the window and see that it is beautiful outside...almost like that day exactly 10 years ago. But on this day, I choose to feel hopeful. Things don't have to end badly for the country. This doesn't change the events of the past 10 years and the sadness that has resulted. And for those who lost loved ones on 9/11, it will inevitably and understandably be a day of mourning. But for today, besides honoring the memories of those who have died because of 9/11, we should feel hopeful as we look to the future.
*Link to entry on LiveJournal as it originally appeared on this post (9/11/21)
My heart goes out to those who lost their loved ones on 9/11 and are still feeling the pain of their absence 10 years later. My heart also goes out to those who have lost their lives as a result of what has come after 9/11.
I can't help but feel this is all playing out like a Greek tragedy that has not yet ended, and I'm afraid to know how this will all end...
UPDATE: I wrote the above last night, pretty close to midnight. I woke up this morning and realized that things don't have to end bad for us as a country. Since we don't yet know what the "end" of this will be, we can't say for sure it will end badly. Then, I went on to FB and saw that on September 11, many happy things have occurred: People's birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other memorable moments that were positive. In spite of the infamy attached to this day, those people chose to focus on the good things that happened to them and see this is a happy day.
I look out the window and see that it is beautiful outside...almost like that day exactly 10 years ago. But on this day, I choose to feel hopeful. Things don't have to end badly for the country. This doesn't change the events of the past 10 years and the sadness that has resulted. And for those who lost loved ones on 9/11, it will inevitably and understandably be a day of mourning. But for today, besides honoring the memories of those who have died because of 9/11, we should feel hopeful as we look to the future.
*Link to entry on LiveJournal as it originally appeared on this post (9/11/21)
