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2002-09-11

I was taking my daughters to school that morning. We had our favorite christian radio station on when the news of the first plane to hit was announced. My daughter and I looked at each other and said "oh, that's terrible", we were only thinking a small plane. I dropped her off and headed home to pick up a few items before going to work. On my way to work I heard of the second plane and by the time I reached my job the 3rd plane had hit the Pentagon. I worked at television station and when I walked in everyone was in the lobby and news room watching the tragedy. I couldn't believe my eyes. My heart hurt. Fear gripped me. All I wanted to do was get my kids, my husband and go to our home and be together. I will never forget that day. It is a day that changed how I look at life. I will never take my life for granted. I make sure to hug and kiss my children and husband every day and tell them I love them. God has become even more important in my life. My family and friends are always in my heart and mind. I am very proud to be an American and to wave our flag with pride.