At 8:48 a.m. I was in CCU in a patient's room when NBC switched to the live shots of Tower One burning. The gist of the coverage was, errant plane? Terrorist attack? At 9:02 we got the answer. I do not know if it is possible to remove the image of that 2nd plane slamming into the North Tower. More unforgettable images would come. By 9:30 a.m. I was planning an inter-faith prayer service. The thought that demanded my attention was, "It's all changed."
Life is a gift. I know that. Weekly, if not daily, I am reminded of it, but 9/11/01 anchors that in my being like no other event. Over the last two years I've done a fairly good job of keeping that in front of me. I've said I love you a little more. I'm learning to see the good a bit better than in days gone by. But, today, as we bring intentionally to remembering once again I know I've got some unfinished business. I want to live life without regret. If I were to die today I would regret that I never took on the challenge of truly knowing my triathlon potential. It may sound trivial in light of this day but nevertheless, it's there, and it does not feel trivial. What stands in my way? About 25 pounds and the willingness to cowboy-up and do it.
How has 9/11/01 changed us? Today, as we remember, I think it is an important question.
Life is a gift. I know that. Weekly, if not daily, I am reminded of it, but 9/11/01 anchors that in my being like no other event. Over the last two years I've done a fairly good job of keeping that in front of me. I've said I love you a little more. I'm learning to see the good a bit better than in days gone by. But, today, as we bring intentionally to remembering once again I know I've got some unfinished business. I want to live life without regret. If I were to die today I would regret that I never took on the challenge of truly knowing my triathlon potential. It may sound trivial in light of this day but nevertheless, it's there, and it does not feel trivial. What stands in my way? About 25 pounds and the willingness to cowboy-up and do it.
How has 9/11/01 changed us? Today, as we remember, I think it is an important question.