story4091.xml
Title
story4091.xml
Source
born-digital
Media Type
story
Date Entered
2002-09-11
911DA Story: Story
I live in Northern California. On September 11, 2001, I woke up before the alarm. I usually get up at 6 a.m. to get ready for work. Instead, I awoke about 5:30 and couldn't get rid of the nagging feeling that I had to get up-NOW! So, I did. I stumbled to the kitchen, nuked a cup of coffee and sat down to read my email. Minutes into it, my sister IM'd me (she doesn't get up til 7! Noon on weekends!), "OMG, I can't believe what is happening. A horrible accident! Are you watching TV?" I turned the tv on just in time to see the second plane hit the second tower.
Horrified, I sat on my sofa for the next two days. I believe I ate during that time, not sure. But I was transfixed and unable to move. I did have an overwhelming urge to gather my kids and grands around me, though. I am blessed to work for a company that cares.
And what I've learned over the last twelve months is how very blessed I am in every way. The struggles of the last few years, my normal life, is suddenly a very contented place. September 11, 2001 adjusted my attitude and, in an instant, rearranged my priorities forevermore.
Horrified, I sat on my sofa for the next two days. I believe I ate during that time, not sure. But I was transfixed and unable to move. I did have an overwhelming urge to gather my kids and grands around me, though. I am blessed to work for a company that cares.
And what I've learned over the last twelve months is how very blessed I am in every way. The struggles of the last few years, my normal life, is suddenly a very contented place. September 11, 2001 adjusted my attitude and, in an instant, rearranged my priorities forevermore.
Collection
Citation
“story4091.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 1, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/14403.