Like many of you, I remember, with great detail, the morning of September 11, 2001. I remember the phone call telling me to turn on my television and see what was happening. I remember being puzzled and horrified as I watched the second plane strike as the live coverage of the first was being reported. I remember the sadness, fear, and anxiety that sunk in as I realized our nation had been struck by terror. I remember going through the motions of living that day, and feeling anything but normal.
In the days that followed, I remember seeing crowds gathering on street corners with candles burning and flags flying. I remember crying every time I passed one of these gatherings. I remember the sincere feeling of pride I felt as I saw American flags everywhere. I remember stores running out of American flags and people asking one another where they could find one.
It has been seven years since that fateful day, but it is still fresh in my memory. Although it is a day that will go down in history, unfortunately, it's not quite history yet. We are still living it. Our lives are forever changed.
As I thought about this, I decided I could fight back in my own way today. I will:
- Say a prayer of thanksgiving.
- Fly the American Flag
- Take a walk and enjoy the beauty all around me.
- Love my family.
- Be a little kinder.
- Laugh.
- Forgive.
- Have some fun.
- Have the kind of day the terrorists thought they could take away.
May we always remember to be thankful for those who have made today possible for all of us. Have a great day! God Bless America!
Since our gas comes from Houston Texas, we see LONG lines and HIGH gas prices! Although they were telling people not to panic and run to the gas stations, we decided we'd better try to fill up. So we did. We filled both cars last night, and luckily were able to get it for under $4 per gallon. Those east of us were not so lucky. Our stake president called Bob last night and told him that he had just paid $5 per gallon. 
Some gas stations were completely out of gas, so we were content to wait our 25 minutes in line. By the time we drove our second car down for gas, we had to buy premium because that was all that was left. Is there a bright spot in all of this? Well they did end up cancelling stake priesthood meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow night. And... it looks like the hurricane went west. The UCLA Bruins were caught in it! 
And what a hurricane it was.....GO BIG BLUE!!