live.

Like many I cannot believe

ten years have passed

since the day

that shook us, our nation, our world

to its core.

Day Our World Changed: Children's Art of 9/11

While I have the luxury to 

say the time has passed quickly,

I know there are so many

aching hearts, unfulfilled dreams,

and a feeling of eternity

since that day.

What resonates most for me 

about this day ten  years ago

is the harsh reality of it.

this really is happening.

Yet at the same time being inspired

by people across the world.

In small ways...

On the packed trains heading out of Chicago, 

strangers actually looking one another in the eye,

offering up seats, being kind.

American flags waving and horns honking,

pride, unity.

In large ways...

the firemen, the first responders, the passengers,
all of the heroes of that day.

the ultimate sacrifice.  

Now as a mom,

I always wonder about the children

whose life courses 

were changed on that day.

Nearly 3,000 children under the age of 18

lost a parent on Sept. 11th.

The average age was 9.

A total of 108 were born in the months

after their fathers died.

via Newsday

This film made by a now

14-year-old,

looks like it will hit 

home about the tragic day and
the days after,

from a child's perspective.

There is such sadness in the
 innocence they lost. 

The Second Day Film

So today and everyday,

I know the best thing we can

do to honor those whose lives were lost.

Honor the children who had to grow up

way before their time.

Is to give life

everything we can.

LIVE

right here, right now.

{michelle}