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| Sat, 09-11-2004 - 7:29am |
Good morning everyone.Woke up early today and watched some of the programing of Sept. 11th 3 years ago.I remember so clearly how I felt that day as I watched it.One thing that stands out in my mind was coming to the board and talking with others about it.I think about how many times I've come to this board for support, understanding, guidance and friendship.It has truly become a special part of my life.
One thing I heard on the news this morning was that where the plane went down in Pennsylvania was the site of the first act of triumph over terrorism.I take alot of comfort in that thought.That admist all the sadness there was some triumph.That there were people who to the very end fought for what they believed in and put others before themselves.The human spirit is such an amazing thing.We hear so much bad on the news each day that I think we sometimes forget all the good that is in the world.And I think we sometimes forget the difference each one of us can make in so many ways.Even the smallest act of kindness, hope and goodness is always a triumph over the bad in the world.
Take care and enjoy your day.

Rhonda, keeping you in my thoughts today.Cussette, wondering how things are in your area?
Booty, did you get out for a walk and see the puppy again?
Miss P
Wonderful thoughts yet again Patty. DH and I are celebrating our 28th anniversary today. No special plans for the day. I was supposed to get up and get moving this morning for a walk but sleep eluded me last night so ended up sleeping later that I would on Saturday morning. I'm in a rut that I just keep digging deeper and deeper. Laundry is probably the word for the day since I had grumblings from one family member complaining about a lack of clean clothes-not sure why that person was waiting for me-I don't charge for use of the machine-but maybe I should start charging for doing the laundry!
Really nothing new and exciting here. Patty I hope you have a great day with your sisters!
Susan
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
I slept in till after 8am this morning.
"Make Choices that bring you joy" cl-Patty
And it is a beautiful morning. Patty, more thoughtful words from you today, and while you were running late. I agree with you - good will always triumph over evil, but the fight is hard. Those people who were on the plane that went down in PA understood and accepted it and took the fight on anyway. God knows I hope the rest of us really understand and accept that concept, also.
I spent my morning outdoors walking. I think I covered close to 5 miles and, in addition to the big hill that's part of the 4-mile route, I sought out other hilly roads to extend the walk and the cardio element. Then I doubled back and walked directly down the big hill, which I don't think I've ever done - really gave the gams a strong workout. I just had breakfast, and I'll head to the shower in a moment.
Date night for DH and I tonight will include shower/wedding shopping - both for gifts and for something festive for me to wear. The weddings are a little more than a month apart and don't share the same guests (I think DH and I are the only ones from work going to both), so I'm thinking one outfit will do; I really don't have the interest in looking for more than that. Unless I rationalize that since my anniversary is in the midst of them, I'll need something new and spiffy for that, too.....
Speaking of anniversaries, have a happy one, Susan. I hope you do something special - oh, maybe, like teaching the complaining family member how to operate the washer and dryer!!
Haven't seen the news this morning, so I don't know what the latest is about Ivan the Terrible. Hope he surprises everyone and weakens.
Have a good one, everyone!
Donna
Good morning! Just can't get myself to watch the memorial service today for the NY victims of 9/11. I think of it everyday and this is too much for me. I like the thought that the plane that went down in Pa was the first act against terrorism. It sure puts a very positive spin on what happened. It overwhelms me the
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I tried to watch General Pace at Arlington National Cemetary this morning and I just cried and cried. Especially after I recognized a person in the audience. These people were all there because they lost a loved one at the Pentagon. I didn't know. She's a church member. I'll have to talk to her tomorrow. I wept harder just thinking about the fact that she is a church member and has been for a couple of years (didn't start coming to church until after 9/11/01) and I didn't know she lost someone at the Pentagon. How could I NOT know that? I tried to read some online articles about the different observances today and couldn't even read about it without crying. Alot of people (who lost loved ones) are saying that these services and remembrances are getting harder and harder.
DH and I had a blast last night. The darlings sort of spilled the beans (that Katie...their grandmother was coming over and we don't use babysitters anymore) but I kept him guessing. Phyllis, you were right, he was very touched that I took the time to plan it and pull together so many things for dinner and had everything packed up including our 50+ year old crystal wine glasses (given to me from my Great Aunt Flo, who just went to join her husband, my Uncle Chuck, in heaven a couple weeks ago...we toasted them first) and good china. All and all it was pretty memorable (he had been on travel for the week and just got home yesterday...) and that's all I'll say about that ;)
Had a leisurely breakfast, got home, stood there looking at each other for a minute outside the door, started laughing and both said at the same time, "BREAK" and we ran into begin our wild and crazy, sport filled day! Still in the middle of it, but it was been a fun day. Parties tonight, for the kids, not us, of course! Quiet day tomorrow, if it kills me (AND THEM!).
No workout today. Tomorrow morning I'll be heading out to pound the pavement. So far this month, I've not done anything on my goals list, although I have been eating well enough to have dropped a few pounds, which is a bonus.
Off and running again!
Later, guys and thank you for the well wishes for our Anniversary yesterday :)
Sassy