Remembering...

Today, is a day of remembrance. Ten years ago, many of us watched and listened as planes flew into the world trade centers and changed not only our nation, but our lives forever. Our husbands, wife's, fathers, mothers, grandparents and friends were all a part of this tragic day. Some went to be with our Father in heaven, others chose to not hear, and some were given second chances that only God can give. Yes, today is a day of remembering all those who are not with us anymore, and all those brave souls who risked their lives for another. Take a moment out of this beautiful day and say a prayer for our nation, and those families who still grieve and mourn the loss of their loved ones. Pray for all of us who still remain to open our ears and eyes to what the Lord is trying to tell us. May we be the disciples He has called us to be and the witnesses our country so desperately needs. Here is an e-mail that just brought me to tears. Feel free to pass it along! God bless the families from September 11, 2001 and God bless our country.

'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK... I am ready to go.'

I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.

I was on the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been knocking on the door of her heart for years!' I said, 'Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now.'

I was at the base of the building with the priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls, I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.

I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.

I was in Texas, Virginia, California, Michigan, and Afghanistan. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all knew Me. Some met Me for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought me with their last breath. Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take my hand.' Some chose, for the final time to ignore Me. But, I was there.

I did not place you in the Tower that day. You may not know why, but I do. However, If you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?

September 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you will know you are ready to go.

I will be there, waiting for you, in the stairwell of your final moments.

-God

Daddy's pride and Joy

Lewis decided to get Jane Kimmel an early Christmas present... and she LOVES it! I think more so because it is pink, but it makes me smile so big watching them together. It is a little hard for her to pull back right now, but Lew said "well, we'll just have to strengthen that right arm." I quickly reminded him that she is just 3 and she still had some time to learn :) I am just glad she showed interest in it, now lets hope that interest will still be there in a few months! Practice starts soon, so stay tuned to "bow hunting with the Buford's."