9/11

Pearl Harbor day is December 7th. Most people, my age anyway, don't even realize the day has come and gone. But it is the day my little sister was born. So I also stop and give a few moments of quite reflection to Pearl Harbor and those who died there that day. I have never lived in a world without Pearl Harbor Day. But my grandparents can remember the day, and what they were doing when they heard the news.
I think much the same will be said of my kids. I don't know how significant 9/11 will be in their lives, but they have never known this world pre-9/11. They won't understand how the USA has suttly changed due to that horrifying experience. It will simply be a part of our history. I wonder if it will be much like Peral Harbor was to me growing up. Maybe not.
I was at Ricks/BYU-Idaho. I had an early French class. I got up and quietly got dress so as not to bother my fortuante roommates who were still sleeping. I got to class and my teacher asked if we'd like to spend a few minutes talking about it? Talking about what? I was horrified as my classmate finally leaned over and explained what happened. I worked at the Writing Center after class, and we didn't have anyone come in. We sat around a small radio and listened as things were unfolded.
I spent much of the evening watching the news and trying to get a hold of my mother. Not that she was in any remote danger of being near anything, nor did she need to worry about me in Idaho. But I wanted to talk to my mommy and hear her voice.
I believe Todd was working construction and heard on the radio on his way to work.?? I would have to double check that to be sure.
Anyway, I thank God that we know of the atonement. Death takes on a whole new light when we remember that those who died are truely in a better place. And we can see them again. And it renews my strength in keeping my convenants so that I am worthy. I pray we have no empty seats when we get there. God does heal us from death, sin, fear, and pain. And His peace is enough and worth striving for. I am learning the power in eternal families and just how important they truly are in His plan of happiness. I know His gospel has been restored and is here for us if we but seek it. I am so grateful for His gospel and His sacrafice that makes events like 9/11 bearable. I can't imagin my life without His light.