~*~ Thankful Thursday & Workouts ~*~

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~*~ Thankful Thursday & Workouts ~*~
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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 7:15am
Good morning-

No clients this morning so I got to sleep in until 0500. I'm glad I woke up early cause I have so much I want to get done today.

Can you believe its already been 2 years since the World Trade Center tragedy? What were you doing when you heard the news? What were you thinking as you watched it on TV? I had just gotten back from the gym and my husband told me to turn on the TV. My first thoughts were that of disbelief. I just couldn't believe that something like this actually happened in the United States. My second thought or feeling was a deep sadness. I felt so terrible thinking of the people that were inside the buildings and on the planes knowing that their end was near.

Workout? I thought about hiking but, we're supposed to get some snow in the mountains (above 10,000 feet). I have so much to do todays that I think I'll work upper body and get on the treadmill or spin bike for an hour.

15 minute project? I have some programs to write and about 8 other 15 minute projects. I'll spend most of the day around the house or on the computer.

Thanksfuls?

1. Thankful that I live in the greatest nation in the world

2. Thankful for so many brave and dedicated people that keep us safe

3. Thankful that (like so many countries) I don't have to worry about constant danger

God Bless America!!!

Phyllis

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 8:10am
Good morning, I have been watching our local TV news with different local memorials going on. Tonight on Prime Time they are showing the babies from the familiew who were born after 9/11 just the coming attractions brought tears to my eyes.

What was I doing? Very scarey since I can tell you exactly. I had just walked my dd to school, and as I stepped off the curb a friend asked if I had watched the news. She told me. I went home and turned the TV on. Called my husband and we kept in touch for a little while. When the second tower was struck we decided to bring our children home. Bill went to the Jr. High, and Senior High and got the boys while I went and got Katie. I sat with the kids and let them watch the news with me and we witness the two towers collapse together. I think we all cryed.

Workout for me will be a walk. My mom and I will probley go for an hour like Tuesday. In a few minutes I want to do some streching and a few of those tummy exercises that Phyllis had posted down below. I need to get done fairly early and shower. I want to head over to my school and see about my schedual and financial aide. Then meet a friend who lives over there for a later lunch. Bill already told me if I run later then 3:15 to call him and he will get Katie off the bus for me. (Isn't he sweet)

My Thursday thankfuls:

1. This day will always be remembered all over the world. Makes all of us stop and think how truely lucky we are to live here.

2. My family is close at hand. We live close enough miles wise but love wise too. If I need my mom, or my sister will be here for me in minutes. Or I there for them.

3. I am thankful that I continue to work on me. Even though I am not seeing what I had hoped or wanted, yet. I will not give up on me.

No 15 minute project. This house is filled with tons of 1 hour ones though.

Deb

Debbie

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 8:20am
Good Morning

So many thankfuls this morning

On this day one cannot help but be thankful for the men and woman who worked endless hours two years ago today and for the men and women in our military.

Thankful for the wonderful man I married 27 years ago today who still considers me his bride!

Thankful for a bp reading that is finally considered "normal".

Thankful for a very special card I received in the mail this week.

Thankful for a school that DS seems to like and is finally able to express enthusiasm for going to.

Where was I 2 years ago today-I was at work when I received a phone call from DH about a plane hitting the WTC and of course a few minutes later realizing that it was much more than that. Instant concern for our younger daughter's safety as she was living only 3 blocks from the WTC and we had no idea at the point where she was. Fortunately for our family she was safe in the upper part of Manhattan. So many other families and people would never have that feeling of relief. Of course the day and days after were spent with a feeling of overwhelming sadness and grief that such a horrible tragedy had occured.

Workout for me this AM-it was with a huge groan that the alarm went off at 5:30 this morning. Didn't actually get out of bed until almost 6 so it was only 30 minutes of cardio for me this morning.

15 minute project-need to get some dinner ideas & a grocery list together for next week.

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 9:12am
Good morning, everyone.

I was at work 2 years ago, like so many others. One of the men in the office who sits nearby had logged onto the Internet as part of his morning routine, saw the breaking news story, and went directly to CNN. As we were milling around talking about this horrible accident, several of us got to see the second tower hit on air. That's when we knew it wasn't an accident. No one cried, no one screamed, but the stunned silence in that usually busy office was deafening. All we heard was the broadcaster's voice. Then the phone calls to our NY office started. Several NY office colleagues were working at the Port Authority office in one of the WTC towers and weren't accounted for; the next morning a broadcast e-mail from out co prosident came through and said they were all safe and accounted for. About a week later I found out that a former colleague from my old company was one of the thousands killed in the collapse of one of the towers.

What am I thankful for?

1) That my ancestors had the courage to come here and start new lives that gave me the chance to be born a citizen of this fantastic country.

2) That we have leadership willing to see this through and that support for them, for the most part, is still strong. I don't envy them the choices they have to make every day.

3) That there are people braver than I am fighting in horrible places that you'd think don't affect our safety and security to protect my family and me. I doubt I could sacrifice as much as they and their families have.

Have a thoughtful, reflective day, everyone. Take nothing for granted.

Donna



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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 9:17am
Oh yeah, my workout: light cardio and full weights. DH's sore back is causing him to walk listing to one side and making it really difficult for him to get comfortable trying to sleep. And that's affecting my sleep. I think I keep blowing off the weights because I'm just tired - I don't do well with only 5 hours of sleep several days in a row. I may inflate the AeroBed and sleep on it tonight. (I should have brought it to work to nap on....). Meanwhile, DH has finally decided that a call to the doctor is in order. Ya think?!

Donna

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 12:13pm
ah men and their way of thinking! Hope DH is ok.

Susan

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 1:24pm
Thanks, Susan. I shouldn't be complaining - how he got the bad back could have been worse. A bad fall in the tub last Thursday morning that resulted in a direct hit to the ribs on his back left side and naturally on his tailbone. The stiffness has worsened from Tuesday to today. I was ready to pack him into the car and bring him to the emergency room Wednesday night, but he's bigger than I am and refused to budge. Wouldn't go for x-rays or MRI or anything to see if there might be hairline fractures or worse, and heaven forbid you should say the word "painkiller".

Minimizing pain or illness is a tradition in his family. I don't think he's going to break that tradition. As long as he's conscious, not bleeding, and can breathe without pain, he figures he can still mow the lawn...

Plus, as you say, HE'S A GUY....

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 2:15pm
Good Afternoon Everyone!

We are having storms here today and it's overcast and gloomy. Feels sort of like the heavens are crying too. Got all choked up watching the children of people lost recite there names at the memorial service in NYC. Tonight I'm hoping to get in another 10 miles on the bike but I'm going to play it by ear because I planning on heading over to my DD's apartment to take care of the cats and I'm going to do her laundry and put fresh sheets on the bed and make some dinner so they can just relax for the rest of the night after they get home Friday evening. My DD has to work on Saturday so I know the last thing she wants to be doing tomorrow night is grocery shopping.

I was driving to work when the first plane hit the WTC tower. When I arrived at the office my boss came in and said she had heard that a small plane had crashed into one of the WTC towers. We both said it must have been an accident. About 5 minutes later someone else came in and said it was a big plane. We all looked at each other and said I pray this is not an act of terrorism. We have a television here in the office that is used to show training videos with a vcr so we hauled it out and fashioned an antena out of tin foil. Everyone gathered around the television. I remember about 6 of us standing there when the second tower collapsed. We stood there with tears runing down our faces in disbelief. About 3 weeks after the attack DH and I flew to Boston for our planned Fall jaunt and I remember how saddened and pleased at the same time to see policemen armed with semi-automatic firearms strapped across their chests keeping a close eye on everyone. I remember thinking we can never be the same and life in the US will change forever. It does not seem like two years has passed. Although I still find myself feeling concerned America will be attacked again I feel fortunate to be living here and realize that we are still a lot safer country than many others in the world.

Margie :)

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:46pm
Two years ago I turned on the news and saw a shot of a plane hitting a tower. I thought it was a small plane and that it was a complete accident.I didn't have the sound on the tv and just turned it off and went to the track for a run.I remember being at the track and thinking how lucky I was to be out running on such a beautiful day.When I came home I had a message from Mom to turn on the tv. I couldn't believe it.I spent most of the day watching the news.I remember going to the school to pick up my neice that day, my son was going home with another friend.But before DS went with his friend he came over to check on me and see if I needed him to be home with me.

Today I was filling my car up with gas and it came to 9.11. Weird, huh?

Thankful for my family ,those who protect and serve this country, and for every day that I have to be alive.

Miss P




 

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 6:44pm
I was home two years ago today....I had been out for my walk...it was a beautiful fall day here in SD. I got into the house and turned on the TV and watched the news telling about the plane that hit the first tower. I thought it was an accident as did so many others. I was standing there watching when the plane hit the second tower. I could not believe my eyes....not in the United States, I kept thinking.

My thankfuls for today are like many I've read above.

1. I'm thankful to live in the United States where I can state my opinions and even though they might not be like everyone elses, they are still opinions and are legal and safe to say.

2. I'm thankful for all of the military people who have changed their lives and are protecting me right now. I am impressed with their bravery and feel so badly for them and their families.

3. I'm thankful for my rural place of life. Things are a bit safer here, I think. No one would want to do anything out here because it would not affect enough people. (I hope) I am also thankful that none of my family was injured that day.


I got up early and exercised for 30 minutes before heading off to work. I will probably do something else a little bit later this evening. My eating has not been very good the last two days and I'd have to exercise for five days straight 24 hours a day to get off what I ate. I guess I'll just have to do better tomorrow.

Nancy

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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 9:38pm
He may be having some muscle spasms pulling him over to one side from the pain of the impact. Even bruised ribs can be incredibly painful with every breath. I've had them years ago and know. He could also have a hairline fracture, but sure hope not. Is he soaking in Epsom salts and hot water at all? That and anti-inflammatories and alternating ice and heat might help. Hope he's feeling better soon, and you're able to get a good night's sleep.

Rhonda

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