9/11 Never Forget...It's hard to believe its been 10 years since 9/11/01. I remember going to Calculus class my freshmen year at Clemson and hearing people talking about some explosion that had gone on. When I returned to my dorm room afterwards it was the most eerie sight. Everyone's doors were wide open with the tv on and they were all on the same channel showing the twin towers on fire. What an omnious day that was. It is so compelling to relive the emotions of that day as if they were yesterday each year. My heart goes out to all those affected by 9/11.
This morning I dressed Rachel in patriotic gear and thought what a cute sight it would be to see if she could hold the American flag but I hope in the future she will understand the full meaning of the piece of cloth we take pride in.
Since we moved to KS, almost every morning I put the American flag up outside. Most mornings I take Rachel out there with me and say the Pledge of Allegiance and sing our National Anthem. I hope that one day soon she will be able to recite the words to both with me. It makes me so angry to think that people do not have the pride for our country that most of us grew up to have. We said the Pledge every morning, and I remember being in elementary school and learning to sing the national anthem and play it on the piano. I hope that pride in our country and sentiments towards all that the flag stands for do not get lost in all the Amendment rights and priviledges that young children are beginning to take advantage of today.
For everyone that reads this post, thanks for hearing my thoughts. If you or a loved one is currently serving in the military, thank you!
