We were close.
I've never blogged about 9/11. It is still raw.
We lived 2 miles from the Pentagon, in a tiny apartment that we loved. We didn't love it as much that day.
We smelled the smoke. We heard the sirens. We saw the rescue personnel.
In the parking lot of our little apartment complex was the closest Red Cross Headquarters.
I took brownies. I didn't know what else to do. So, I baked. I delivered them with baby Sam on my back. I cried. The dirty, tired firemen cried. And, they made me feel like I had contributed something although I know it was nothing.
I have not watched any of the 9/11 movies. I have read none of the books. It is still raw.
Jeff and I sat around the table long after dinner was over this evening and cried.
And, we did all we know to do besides bake brownies. We remembered.
We lived 2 miles from the Pentagon, in a tiny apartment that we loved. We didn't love it as much that day.
We smelled the smoke. We heard the sirens. We saw the rescue personnel.
In the parking lot of our little apartment complex was the closest Red Cross Headquarters.
I took brownies. I didn't know what else to do. So, I baked. I delivered them with baby Sam on my back. I cried. The dirty, tired firemen cried. And, they made me feel like I had contributed something although I know it was nothing.
I have not watched any of the 9/11 movies. I have read none of the books. It is still raw.
Jeff and I sat around the table long after dinner was over this evening and cried.
And, we did all we know to do besides bake brownies. We remembered.
posted by erinlo at 8:15 PM
5 Comments:
I had no idea y'all lived close by. WOW! I was no where in close proximity and it is raw for me.
I too have stayed away from the books, movies and stuff. I did try one time to watch one but just couldn't bring myself to do it. It is just too surreal. Too much for this emotional lady. Maybe someday.
I knew there is another reason why I relate to you so much....I bake and deliver to people who are in tough situations. I laughed a little out loud when I read it not b/c it is so funny but oh soooo relatable.
love your heart....
We were telling the children on Sunday how much we had worried about you guys and Jimmy & Amanda, how hard we prayed that you were all safe, and how relieved we were when we heard from you.
--Teri.
I miss you. SO much. Need a hug from my buddy.
That is all.
Great to hear from you on here Erin! You cross my mind frequently! xo
(That's Janice from Calgary by the way!! :)
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