A Day of Change for our Country - 9/11

Today was one of the worst days of History. There was a series of terrorist attacks upon the United States of America. Four commercial passenger jet airliners were hijacked by Al Qaeda Terrorists this morning and two of the planes were crashed into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane into each tower, causing the collapse of both towers within two hours. The third aircraft was crashed into the Pentagon. Passengers on the fourth hijacked aircraft attempted to retake control of their plane from the hijackers, which crashed into a field in rural Somerset County, Pennsylvania killing all on board but in the process saving many other lives. Approximately 3,000 people died in these attacks. including a number of fire fighters and rescue workers.

It's a sad, sad day for our country. A day that will change our country forever. My heart goes out to all of the people in NYC that were involved in this terrible attack.

I had just gotten to work (Settle & Pou) when I heard the news. Went into the office and it was on all of the TV's. David works in downtown, so I immediately start freaking out and trying to call him. He, of course, isn't answering his phone. Finally got in touch with him and he was walking around downtown, but on his way home.  Everyone either stayed home or was going home. He's in a federal buidling - so it wasn't safe for him to be at work. I am just pleased he's safe and glad he's going home!

Here's some pictures from this tragic day in history!

September 11th will be a day that is never forgetten in this country!

The day it all began .....

I was in downtown w/my cousin, Sherri, at a custody hearing for her son, Jaron. We had a break for lunch - so we went to Enchillada's Restuarant in the tall green building by the courthouse. As we walked in - we noticed a table full of guys (about 20 of them, to our delight :) I immediately spotted this handsome guy in the middle of the table. He had bright blue eyes and was gorgeous. We sat down at our table - and my back was actually to them. Sherri kept telling me that he (the gorgeous guy w/blue eyes) was looking. So I would turn around, look over my shoulder and smile at him. He, of course, would smile back.

Lunch was over and it was time to leave. As we were leaving - our eyes locked, and we smiled continually at each other. I probably should of just walked over and gave my number to him. But, as out-going as I am - I was a little nervous. Afterall, I was only 20 years old. And I could tell he was older. Plus - there were so many of his friends, and I wasn't sure if I would embarrass him or myself, for that matter :) So ... I did the only logical thing. I paid the Cleaning Lady of the building $5 to give him my phone number.

I stayed and watched to make sure she gave it to the right guy. I saw her walk over and give it to him - and he smiled.... really big!

I was a happy camper ....

Now, I just had to wait for him to call ....