On September 11th, 2001, lives across the world changed. Loved ones were lost, families were torn apart, and when the nation went to war; sons, daughters, moms and dads walked away from their homes...hoping they would return safely from the fighting. Seven years later, we still see the effects of that early morning tragedy. Many look back and still feel a great deal of pain. When I look back, it seems like it only just happened. It does not seem like seven years ago!
The most important thing that this day reminds me is to cherish the time you have with those you love. As we all saw, the unexpected can alter the lives of millions within a matter of minutes. We never know how much time we have, where our life paths will lead, and what events will occur causing roadblocks that leave us lost and looking for direction. So remember that on this day. Cherish what you have, and don't take a minute for granted. Life is unexpected just like the ending to a novel, you never know what the turn of the page will bring.
