I read a quote by Oswald Chambers this morning and couldn't help but think of this day six years ago...
"We imagine we would be all right if a big crisis arose; but the big crisis will only reveal the stuff we are made of, it will not put anything into us."
Here in the States, six years ago, we discovered that yes there are those here that are made of some pretty good stuff. The world finally saw that America is a lot more than it's flashy celebrities, not-so-heroic athletic superstars, and superficial millionaires...all of us are not pretentious, selfish and loud (and all that other stuff Americans get a bad rap for)...
The America I know is nothing more than just good, average, authentic people with big hearts that surface when it matters.
We are all forever changed by 9/11 but I know some of you were affected personally...and my most sincere prayers are with you on this the day we will never forget.
It is a day we will never forget. Thank you, Ms. Sower, for reminding everyone to remember all the good that is America. God Bless.
Posted by: Leah C. | 11 September 2007 at 08:56
Amen! I couldn't have said it better Rebecca!
Posted by: Cindy (JunqueArt) | 11 September 2007 at 08:58
Thank you, Rebecca...it is so important to remember the good on a day such as this. I live directly across from NYC...the twin towers were part of our view for so long. We lost so many dear people that day. Thank you for not forgetting. And thank you for praying.
Posted by: Michelle Hart | 11 September 2007 at 09:20
well said, rebecca.
Posted by: Kimber-Leigh | 11 September 2007 at 09:24
Beautifully said as always Rebecca. I listened to a 9/11 montage of sorts on the radio this morning...I couldn't stop the tears from falling. Certainly a day I will never forget.
Posted by: Gigi | 11 September 2007 at 11:05
You always have something lovely to say. Thank you for sharing the quote - very poignant.
Posted by: Bettina | 11 September 2007 at 11:14
rebecca, i love this post today...so eloquent & oh so true.
blessings
Posted by: paige | 11 September 2007 at 13:15
Amen.
Posted by: Felecia | 11 September 2007 at 13:27
Well said.
Posted by: david | 11 September 2007 at 14:41
I have always been a proud American... but never more proud than when the world got to see what we, as a collective people, are made of after this horrible day six years ago. So many people coming together in so many ways, to help. Great reminder, Rebecca... thank you.
Posted by: Lynne | 11 September 2007 at 17:56
Beautifully written Rebecca.
Posted by: Carolyn Peeler | 12 September 2007 at 22:00