Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?

I was 15 and sitting in my biology class. Finally the bell rang and I started walking across an unusually quiet campus to my next class. As I walked in the room I was shocked at the sight on the TV screen. A tower had been hit. "What a terrible accident," I thought... No more than 10 minutes later I watched another airplane fly into the second tower. I will never forget my history teacher saying, "Class, it looks like someone just declared war on America...."

9/11: The day that changed this country forever. I have a lot of opinions and emotions about what happened that day, but for now I would just like to take some space up on the internet to remember. Remember the courageous people that walked up the stairs, not down, in the WTC to open doors and help people escape. Remember the remarkable firemen, police officers, and public officials that made so many sacrifices. Remember the innocent lives that were unfairly taken. And remember the survivors and the loved ones left behind. This country, as well as many others can either focus on what a terrible tragedy this day was, get out their guns and start to fight, or model the humanity that was overwhelmingly shown that day. 

Often in the daily bustle of life it's easy to get caught up in ourselves. But today, try putting your iPhone down and talking to someone. Offer to help someone in need, or just be thankful for all of the positive things and people in your life.

After all, we never know what tomorrow might bring....