I was watching "102 Minutes That Changed America" on the History Channel last night. Emma came in and sat down. I explained briefly about what I was watching and asked her if she was sure she wanted to watch. Afterwards, she came and found me in Sawyer's room, and said, "I said I wanted to watch but part of me didn't. I just had such a sad feeling but I couldn't take my eyes of it." Exactly right, little girl. She then was able to ask me lots of questions about that day and how things happened. At first she was sure it was an accident until I told her that men bent on destroying life did it deliberately. She asked if there were little children killed. She asked how they were able to steer the planes into the buildings. She asked about what weapons they used. She asked if anyone was able to get out before they collapsed.
Though I certainly wish she didn't have to know about such things I am really grateful that we were able to have such a thoughtful discussion about such a sad, sad day. I think it is really important that we remember 9-11 and the thousands who died. For the hundreds of emergency workers who rushed in to help and never went home again. For the way it changed our country forever. I remember.
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Burke and I had a discussion about this yesterday too. It was interesting to me how quickly the memories and feelings resurfaced as I described many of the events of that day (of course I started crying a bit as is typical for me). As much as I'm tempted to shield my children from knowing about this kind of evil in the world, I think there is much to be learned about heroism, sacrifice, patriotism, love of country, and charity toward others when we share such feelings and truths.
Pres. Kimball said that the most important word in the dictionary may be "remember." Many of the things that are important for us to remember have a sad side, the atonement being the ultimate example. It is also good for us to remember that emergency words DID rush in to help, that untold thousands have reached out to those affected by that day through the Red Cross and other agencies, that our world is some ways is more thoughtful and sensitive because of terrible things that have happened. I think that we all are more patriotic and more caring. It pays to remember the good that comes when bad things happen as well.
I will never forget the innocent victims and the brave heroes that died attempting to save them. I will never forget the survivors, the children, the devastated families and the grieving friends they left behind.
I will always remember september 11...
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