9-11

(This is a re-post of my column from last year.  There really isn't much more to say.)


Last night I was pondering what to write for today’s post.  Finally, something came to me – and I’ll write about that later.  Today is 9-11 and I feel the need to be more subdued, quiet and reflective.  

As I was getting ready this morning, somewhere around 5:30, I reached for my Toastmasters pin – the one I wear to my 6am meeting.  There was another pin beside it that I put on instead.  It’s a pin of the Twin Towers with an American flag and a ribbon.  It was given to me by a fellow USC alum.  He designed them, ordered them and gave them free to people who would wear them.  

If we forget the rest of the year, at least today we remember.  Pray for those lost, that their memories will be eternal.  Pray for those who lost them, that their lives have meaning and purpose. Pray for our country, that we may live in peace and prosperity.  Pray for those who serve, that God will keep them safe.  And pray for ourselves, that we will remember God, not knowing the time of our own deaths.  Pray that when our souls are required, we will be ready.

And may all our memories be eternal.

(Image: 9-11 Survivors.)