nmah612.xml

nmah612.xml

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2002-08-30

I was at work (I'm a dental hygienist) when I got a phone call from my husband that a plane had just crashed into the WTC building. I remember that I pictured in my mind a small aircraft, maybe the pilot had a heart attack. I told the people I worked with what had happened. Then my husband called back, he said a second airplane had crashed into the other tower. There was an eerie feeling through out my office after that. No news was being broadcast over our small local radio station. I couldn't stand not knowing what was going on. Finally the news started to be broadcast. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It felt so odd to continue seeing patients. A mother brought her son in for a cleaning. The son said his Dad worked in the Trade Center, his Mom was in the waiting room, when I asked if he was alright she said she was still waiting to hear from him.

I think everyone's life has changed forever.

That at one of our saddest hours we came together as a nation. We have more real life Superheros in those that tried to save others. I hope that is what will be remembered. It is a great thing for our children to see and learn.

Yes. It was wonderful to look around and physically see everyone showing that they care. I don't pass a flag without noticing it anymore. It may be that there aren't more flags flying now than there were before, but I SEE them more now. When I do, I can't help but remember.