I still catch my breath when I see a digital clock that reads 9:11. For weeks leading up to today, I feel weird making plans for September 11. It feels unnatural to mention the date like it’s any other day. It’s not and never will be.
I know I’ll never, ever forget where I was on September 11, 2001. I’ll never forget the overwhelming fear and unease when I realized the planes hit the towers and then the Pentagon on purpose. I’ll never forget the overwhelming sadness, shock and horror I felt when I first saw the images of the attack on television. I still get a pit in my stomach thinking about it.
On July 15, 2001 I moved from New York City after spending two amazing years there. But I never feel like more of a New Yorker than I do every year on this day.
Sara Elizabeth Bonds
September 11, 2009I know what you mean. I do a Friday meme, and today I just couldn't write about anything but this. I felt silly even attempting to throw anything else in to my post.
If you moved from NYC in July, then that means you were most likely there in September. Yes? I cannot imagine! I know what I went through way down here in the South just watching it. I truly cannot imagine actually having been near it. I just can't.
kasandria
September 11, 2009So you moved 2-3 months before it happened then? Wow. I hope that no one you knew was lost. It was a horrible day.
Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting
September 11, 2009I'm unable to even look at a clock that says 9:11 without remembering today. It's almost a reflex, now, etched forever in us, that pain of that day.
Staci
September 11, 2009I get that same pit in my stomach every time I think of it too. It's so painful to think of all those affected.
Girly Remix
September 11, 2009I will never, ever forget it either. The same thing has happens to me whenever I see a clock reading 9:11. I saw a 9/11 documentary the other day that made me cry. Most of all, I can't believe it was 8 years ago.
Cheryl
September 11, 2009I agree, it impacts us so much that it's hard to imagine doing anything on Sept. 11.
Frantic Holly
September 12, 2009Unfortunately the generation before us was always asking where were you when Kennedy was shot? Our generation has 9/11. Lets hope that our children's generation doesn't have to ask where were you when?
Rondi
September 12, 2009This is still so difficult for me–I am having a hard time just writing about it. To this day, on 9/11, I still remember where I was and what I was doing and how I was feeling.
babyrocasmama
September 13, 2009I am glad you were not there that day. The horror of being there in the city…I cannot even imagine!
I, too, still cannot shake the feelings of that day. Each year they seem to get stronger for me. I have always had an affinity for NYC, although I do not know why. I love that city like it was my own and seeing what happened…it was just…the horror.
9/11…I Still Remember. I Cannot Forget