remembering 9/11

It's funny. 

Today I woke up with a sense of sadness for what today is the anniversary of but also so much joy and pride in our country. 

10 years ago today was a tragedy in our countries history. 

Something I think all of us remember vividly. 

I was in 5th grade but I can remember that day better than I can remember yesterday. 

But through the tragedy we arose out of the ashes as one. 

United by terrorism despite our differences. 

united with grief, pride, and love. 

We will never forget the acts that happened on September 11, 2001 

and will continually be thankful for where we live and our Nation. 

So today, remember, be thankful, and pray for all those affected by 9/11

and also for all those who serve our country. 

the policeman, those in medical, firefighters, and troops, government, ect. 

Today, dont criticize our nation for the economical repercussions and war that sprung for that event. 

but rather just be  beyond thankful and grateful for those who work around the clock to keep us safe. 

We are eternally grateful for all those with servants hearts to defend us, fight for us, protect us, and constantly serve us. 

This morning President Obama read Psalm 46

& at church we read the same thing.

I think it could not be more perfect for today, the remembrance, the anniversary, the pride, thankfulness, strength, and hope wrapped within what today stands for.

 ¹ God is our refuge and strength, 

   an ever-present help in trouble. 

² Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way 

   and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 

³ though its waters roar and foam 

   and the mountains quake with their surging.^[c]

 ⁴ There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, 

   the holy place where the Most High dwells. 

⁵ God is within her, she will not fall; 

   God will help her at break of day. 

⁶ Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; 

   he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

 ⁷ The LORD Almighty is with us; 

   the God of Jacob is our fortress.

 ⁸ Come and see what the LORD has done, 

   the desolations he has brought on the earth. 

⁹ He makes wars cease 

   to the ends of the earth. 

He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; 

   he burns the shields^[d] with fire. 

¹⁰ He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; 

   I will be exalted among the nations, 

   I will be exalted in the earth.”

 ¹¹ The LORD Almighty is with us; 

   the God of Jacob is our fortress

God Bless America.

United We Stand.