Thank you 9/11! :D

     So, today is September 11th and I was set to blog. How can I not write about what this day has come to represent to me? It has been 13 years and yet this day comes along and you can't help but be reminded where you were and what you were doing on 9/11/01.

 
     I used to start my day getting my kids breakfast and on the bus and watching the Today show. But on 9/11, I decided I was going to clean the house and I wasn't going to be distracted by the television. I was cleaning away. I was in my zone and the phone rang. It was the school, so I answered it. My kids are a distraction that I will always take! Corwyn was sick and needed to be picked up. I went to Boone Elementary and there in the office was a tv with buildings on fire. There had never been a tv in there before, but I thought this was just something new. As I waited for Corwyn, I watched and said, "Is this in America!?" The ladies in the office replied, "Yes, a plane hit one of the twin towers in New York!" Still, we thought it was a terrible accident until the next plane hit the second tower!

  

     This is the first change that occurred for me. My eyes were opened to terrorism and its ravage on innocent people. I had become so hardened to the images of war-torn counties and terrorism. Until it hit home, I was quite apathetic to the plight of other countries and their fighting. Now, I care more and have a bigger world view because of 9/11. It is absolutely horrible that there is such strife in this world. I have a bigger want for America to defend those who cannot defend themselves. So, Strike 1 terrorism. You just opened up a lot of American's eyes that day to how it felt to be attacked!

  
     So I took Corwyn home and called my mom and my sister and we could not believe what was happening! I was talking with my sister as the first building fell and there was this strange reverse delay that it started to fall, went back up and then fell to the ground. We were aghast and in disbelief. I remember later, someone asking why they fell, and someone replying, what we should really ask is how they stood for as long as they did.

  
     Takeaway #2 is that I take nothing for granted anymore! Every day is a gift! There were people just going to work, going on vacation, traveling to meet family that had no idea that this was it! THE END! We are so blessed to have each and every moment - every new day is a gift and it is up to us to make it the best day ever! I vowed that day to make a difference and honor those lost lives by making the most of mine! I believe there are many others out there that felt that same desire! The world is a better place because of 9/11 and our never forget, make a difference mentality. Take that terrorists!

  
     I gave blood the next day and there were a meager handful out of the thousands that got pulled out of the wreckage of the twin towers falling. My blood would never be needed in New York. I am sure that the San Antonio blood bank was glad to get it and who knows whose life I changed! It felt good to put myself out there to help in what little way I could! I now think of little ways I can make a difference and don't hesitate when asked for help.

     Sadly, there was just loss and sadness as the day went on. But, there was also hope! It could have been worse! A plane never made its target! People started to fight back and the plane that landed in a field had heroes that went down with it! There were beautiful stories of people who cared more for others than themselves and selflessly helped others at their own peril. I believe I am stronger and think of others because of these stories. America grew stronger cohesively that day and in the days since.  Hiyah - terrorists!

 
     I see the world through different eyes - well, that and autism - opened my eyes to see the person standing beside me at the grocery store - to see the guy standing on the corner wanting money to get help - I say a prayer for them, whereas I used to think, get a job (not that I don't think they should still get a job - but it is thought with love not anger!) - to see a child and the pure innocence and want that to be protected - to see my neighbors and wave and say Hi and want to truly get to know them! I see everyone as a brother and sister in this life now! After all, we are all God's children! 

     I am still working on making a difference in this world, daily. I have three amazing children that I have raised with a bigger world perspective. I have become a health coach and my husband and I are working to make a difference in the health of others as well as ourselves - the turn-around for our family has been inspiring and we want to help others see such great results! It has become my passion. I still entertain as Marilyn Monroe and being a health coach has added years to me being able to do that! We have a mantra at our house, "Thank you, USANA!" I get to make people happy and smile at parties and on their special days! I am blessed!

  
     My last and final take away, let's go out there and make a difference and know that we are blessed! The best way to fight terrorism is to show that we are the most amazing country in the world because of the people that live in it! We are one, but collectively making a difference as our goal, we are mighty! :D

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