My daughter woke up early today. My daughter woke up early because she knew today is a special day. She knows that it is a special day because of an event that occurred 12 years ago.
On September 11, 2001, one of her best friends, Brooke, was born. Today is Brooke’s 12th birthday. Hannah and her friends will decorate Brooke’s locker at school before she gets there. They baked brownies to share and they will sing to her.
Hannah knows about the terrible tragedy that also happened on that day. Even though she was not alive, she has an understanding of the horror and she possesses a low level dread knowing that evil people exist in the world. We talk about 9/11. She does not get all the complexities of the situation, but she knows it was a very very sad day for our nation.
But today, she chooses to celebrate. Celebrate life. Celebrate the life of her friend. Celebrate joy. The joy of decorating a locker and singing happy birthday.
So, my wish for all of us, is to remember that day. Remember that day that changed everything. But, remember too, that that was not the only thing that happened. Life also began that day.
My daughter woke up early today. May we all wake up early to have a little more time. A little more time to remember, but also to celebrate life.
Peace be with you all.
On September 11, 2001, one of her best friends, Brooke, was born. Today is Brooke’s 12th birthday. Hannah and her friends will decorate Brooke’s locker at school before she gets there. They baked brownies to share and they will sing to her.
Hannah knows about the terrible tragedy that also happened on that day. Even though she was not alive, she has an understanding of the horror and she possesses a low level dread knowing that evil people exist in the world. We talk about 9/11. She does not get all the complexities of the situation, but she knows it was a very very sad day for our nation.
But today, she chooses to celebrate. Celebrate life. Celebrate the life of her friend. Celebrate joy. The joy of decorating a locker and singing happy birthday.
So, my wish for all of us, is to remember that day. Remember that day that changed everything. But, remember too, that that was not the only thing that happened. Life also began that day.
My daughter woke up early today. May we all wake up early to have a little more time. A little more time to remember, but also to celebrate life.
Peace be with you all.
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