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2002-09-11

I remember at 8:47, a co-worker next door came in and told
us that a plane had just hit the World Trade Center. My
first reaction was - How can someone miss the World Trade
Center??? As events unfolded, it was becoming clearer that
someone hadn't "missed" the WTC, but instead INTENDED to hit
it. Within a few minutes - a 2nd plane hit the South Tower
and a bit after that was the plane crash in PA. I remember
thinking, How many planes are going to crash!? At the
same time, reports of terrorism were being circulated
and it then became complete chaos. I didn't personally lose
anyone in this disaster, however, it's something I will
never forget and my thoughts often go back to the victims
and their families whose lives have been forever changed.
Maybe some day we will understand the reason for this seemingly
unreasonable and dispicable act, but until then, my faith
in God - although somewhat shaken - needs to take over. I
hope the children of our future never have to go through
anything like this. Maria