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| Thu, 09-11-2003 - 7:15am |
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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I'll never forget where I was that day. As usual, I was on the computer. Several times I noticed the picture of the tower with flames coming out of the side, but ignored it, because I thought it was an ad for a new movie like Independence Day. After all, things like that don't happen in real life. The phone rang, and it was my daughter asking if I had the TV on. She said I'd better turn it on and told me the tower had just been struck by a plane. I was in total shock and disbelief! All I kept thinking was it couldn't be happening, it only happened in the movies. I was mesmerized in front of the TV to get every tidbit of information and saw the 2nd tower get hit and fall. I was upset, confused, scared, but most of all just had the most incredible sense of disbelief.
I hope we will never get complacent about what happened. Our country came together in a way that was so admirable. Patriotism was so high, American pride was everywhere, and there was such resolve to help each other get through it all. Now, I notice there are very few flags. The whiners are focusing on everything negative instead of all the positive things that are being done. And, we're taking some things for granted again. We are such a resilient nation that we have been able to carry on, but that same resiliency is what also allows our memories to fade, and I am concerned that's what's happening with too many people. I want to do whatever I can to keep people's memories of that day sharp and in focus.
I am thankful for our country and a President who has the foresight to take the war to the enemy instead of letting them fight us on our soil.
I'm thankful that of the 60 most wanted international terrorists who are a huge threat to us, over 40 have been caught.
On a lighter note, I'm thankful for the great buys I got today and for how well the newsletter turned out (What a relief).
I'm also very thankful for all the women on this board.
Rhonda
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