Ten years ago the twin towers fell. Ten years ago, thousands of innocent people lost their lives. Ten years ago, lives were ruined and hearts were broken. Ten years ago, heros walked into a falling building, knowing that they wouldn't come out.
The morning of September 11, 2001, I got up for school promptly at 7:14 am, as I did every morning. Of course however, I lay in bed until at least 7:30 am and ended up rushing to get dressed and out the door. Since we are on Alaska time, the towers hit before I woke, and I didn't watch the news, but I knew that something was wrong when I got to school. The mood was different, people were lugging around, and the teachers looked nervous. Soon after we got to our first class, our teacher said that instead of doing math this morning, we were going to join the other kids in the science room. I don't think any of us knew what was going on yet. We crammed into the classroom next door, and the teacher brought in a huge TV. Really, it wasn't that huge, but I remember thinking "wow, what a big TV" They turned it on and we saw what was happening. At first, I thought "who cares, it's not that big of a deal, planes crash all the time" but then I realized what was really going on. I realized that this was an attack, and not an accident. I realized that the amount of people who died was much greater than just two planes full. I quickly prayed and then without even realizing it, I was crying. I was quietly crying, crying for all of the poor kids who lost their parents, parents who lost their kids. I cried because I couldn't imagine even knowing someone who lost their life in the horrible event. I am and always have been sensitive to other peoples' feelings, so watching something like that really got to me. For months I prayed and thought about the families of those who died. Still to this day, I think about how horrible it was.
I have said and will say over and over and over again that I love my husband, and I am SO PROUD of him. Especially on a day like today, where so many people gave their lives to try and save others. He is in Iraq today because of the attacks on the twin towers and pentagon. I love him for how brave and selfless he is. I know that he could be doing much worst things and there are many other ways that he could be helping, but in order for things to work properly, every person needs to do their part, and he is doing his part for sure. Here's to the many troops and the families who also serve behind them.
Dear Deployment,
Today is the day that caused Zach's deployment, today I am proud to be married to him. He makes me so happy and I love him more than I ever imagined I could love someone. I didn't know what love was before I met him. Now I truly know what it feels like to be in love, and I will wait for him, forever if I have to. Love, Elsa...
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