Proud to be an American!

Thirteen years ago yesterday, I was just another little innocent child sitting in my classroom day dreaming about how great life was. It was thirteen years ago that all of that suddenly changed... The world stopped and I was forced to stop with it. I can still vividly remember all the faces of the teachers on September 11,2001. The pain our country endured on that September day is pain and suffering I could never ever dream of anyone having to go through. Parents flooded the school and children slowly started to dwindle. I might have only been six years old, but at six I learned that this world isn't as fun and loving as we wish it could be, not everyone is nice, and people will dishonor you if it means they will feel superior.

It is so weird to me that the children I now love and care for daily don't know much about 9/11. They are now sitting in my spot, and day dreaming about how wonderful life is.  My heart crumbles any and every time I think about all the families that lost loved ones on that terrible day.  9/11 is not only a day of remembrance for me, but also a day that I like to reflect back on all the wonderful people who lost their lives trying to help others. America sure does know how to come together when everything is being ripped out from underneath.

I encourage you today to take a moment to think about someone who has truly helped you in some way. Whether it was big or small, just take some time to pray for them and thank them for all they have done for you. Many times we get caught up in our own lives, so days like yesterday are just easily pushed aside. We need to love and honor each other not only in the hard times, but always. I also would love to ask you all to take a moment and thank God for all that he does no matter the circumstance. He stays true to his word, and never lets his knees buckle. It is because of him that our country was able to recover from our terrible loss.

So many things have changed in the last thirteen years, but one thing that has not is the fact that I am still extremely proud to be an American!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!


Faith, hope and love are some good things he gave us, and the greatest is L O V E- Alan Jackson

XOXOXO,

Maggie