Today marks the 10 year anniversary of our countries 9-11 attack! It is so hard to believe that it has been 10 years!!! I had my first moment of feeling old Friday at school!!! Friday, I taught a lesson to my 4th grade students about 9-11 and about heroes! I quickly learned that my students weren't even born when 9-11 happened....seriously?? That wasn't that long ago!!!! I quickly began to understand that when older adults say that was just a few years ago, or that was only 10 or 15 years ago, I know that it really doesn't seem like that long!!!! Funny though that as I am sharing this with a friend last night, Andy sends a text that says, " I am a little skeptical about this whole 9-11 10 year anniversary" it alarms me and I immediately respond, "why?" he responds, "they are saying that has been ten years! There is no way! I was a senior in high school and it's not possible that has been ten years ago!!" :)
In honor of 9-11, I pray for all of those who lost loved ones that day. I pray for all of the men and women who were involved in helping with that tragedy! I pray for all of the everyday heroes who risk their life for me everyday! I pray for our country and our leaders! I pray for all of my family and friends and count my many blessings today!!!!
Yesterday also marked an anniversary that is so hard to stomach! Yesterday was the 2 year anniversary of the death of my friend, 1st Lt Tyler Parten! Tyler lost his life during an ambush attack in Afghanistan! All gave some, some gave all!!! Tyler will forever be remembered in our hearts! We love you, Tyler!
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