tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post9065193712524171061..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Where we were on 9/11/01Betsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-57764303091399447692009-09-13T22:02:39.595-05:002009-09-13T22:02:39.595-05:00My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to a...My heartfelt sympathy and deepest condolences to all victims. May something like that never happen to any country again. <br /><br />I can see that you had a wonderful honeymoon cruise, Betsy.RAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425443102217805623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7871660773715146522009-09-13T17:49:18.646-05:002009-09-13T17:49:18.646-05:00Lovely photos, Betsy. I was at home with my young...Lovely photos, Betsy. I was at home with my younger son who happened to be home sick from school that day. I had the tv on all day that day and saw the towers collapse live as it was happening. It was a horrible day that I will never forget. Such a sad part of our history.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-44594533608514295712009-09-13T07:53:17.382-05:002009-09-13T07:53:17.382-05:00That was a sad and horrifying day! I was at work a...That was a sad and horrifying day! I was at work and one of my co-worker who always have her radio on came on running telling us that an airplane crashes into one of the WTC. We then all ran in a room with TV, hard to believe what was happening...<br /><br />Nice of shots of the sunrise and sunset, Betsy.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958653885035541892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14098056780382232242009-09-13T07:42:23.112-05:002009-09-13T07:42:23.112-05:00Betsy, I'm late in responding to this post, bu...Betsy, I'm late in responding to this post, but you'll have to forgive me...I was in church yesterday with my elderly daddy, kids and grandkids. (Seventh-day Adventist). <br /><br />I viewed all of your beautiful and serene pictures and realized how very lucky you were to be so far away on such a tragic day. It was terrible for us to see and hear on television and radio, what was transpiring all around us...in New York, and in so many people who knew someone that was a victim in the trade center. My husband and I were traveling to Montgomery that day to the Federal Courthouse, and they closed all of the Federal buildings that day. (such as courthouses). We heard it on the radio in the car...and I remember sitting there in the carseat dumbfounded...in shock. When I arrived back home, my children were in a panic about the situation. Everyone was afraid. We could not pry ourselves away from the television, watching in disbelief. <br /><br />Once again, I'm so glad that you and George had such a beautiful time in your lives that day. You two deserve it :) love you.Deb Murphree/Alabama Politicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00494923918069847914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-63790340643739333672009-09-13T04:23:35.353-05:002009-09-13T04:23:35.353-05:00My husband had just been transferred from Portland...My husband had just been transferred from Portland, OR to here in Walla Walla. He was living in the motor home here while I was packing up the house and still working in Portland.<br /><br />I went through my usual routine before work of getting a cup of coffee and going online to get the news. The news reports said a plane had hit the WTC, I thought to myself what a horrible thing to happen and how could a pilot make such a mistake. When I backed out of that story back to the home page it said a second plane had hit. I still remember the cold chill on the back of my neck at that moment. My hubby works for a large power utility. I grabbed the phone and called him, while I could, just in case they went into a lock down.<br /><br />I hope our country, or any other, ever goes through such a day again.<br /><br />Your photos are beautiful. <br />Love and hugs,<br />JudySquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-21810382655237357992009-09-12T23:01:17.010-05:002009-09-12T23:01:17.010-05:00I think all of us remember where we were on that a...I think all of us remember where we were on that awful morning. And, we all hope and pray that will never happen again.<br />Thank you for sharing your wonderful photos. I love the sunset!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71635169813543494102009-09-12T23:00:38.065-05:002009-09-12T23:00:38.065-05:00Beautiful photos!Beautiful photos!Kirigalpoththahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173002776907882231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90342380459149585712009-09-12T21:53:38.613-05:002009-09-12T21:53:38.613-05:00I was at my son's house when we heard the news...I was at my son's house when we heard the news. Whatever we were doing that day was overlaid with sadness. <br />I do love your photos from your trip. I flew again soon after Sept. 11 and remember the near-empty planes. <br />Let us hope and pray that such a tragedy never happens again.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-75661745395751170522009-09-12T21:17:18.830-05:002009-09-12T21:17:18.830-05:00How wonderful pics of your trip are ... I love the...How wonderful pics of your trip are ... I love them. I am sure you were stunned by the events here that day ... every year or whenever this day is brought up, it is terribly sad for our hearts. <br /><br />TY for popping by, I enjoyed your visit. TTFN ~ Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-73854248868854181042009-09-12T21:02:53.029-05:002009-09-12T21:02:53.029-05:00I sat and watched some of the programs on the Hist...I sat and watched some of the programs on the History Channel last night and cried too.<br />It is still a tender place in all of our hearts.<br />Glad you were able to fly in that weekend and didn't get stranded abroad.<br />♥<br />JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84758625812912445942009-09-12T20:04:26.453-05:002009-09-12T20:04:26.453-05:00I believe we will always remember that tragic day....I believe we will always remember that tragic day..<br />God Bless our brave men and women who defend our country everday, with their lives.A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74403882166394283532009-09-12T18:54:47.624-05:002009-09-12T18:54:47.624-05:00Wow, I didn't know you and George were far awa...Wow, I didn't know you and George were far away on your Honeymoon Cruise on 9/11/01. Great pictures you have from your trip! I was at home with my family and saw the second tower get hit live on TV news. That was awful. It was great to see people pulling together after the tragedy though. Just like when we lived through earthquakes in L.A. Take care. :)Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90480340306458612822009-09-12T16:32:31.998-05:002009-09-12T16:32:31.998-05:00Beautiful memories for you of your honeymoon cruis...Beautiful memories for you of your honeymoon cruise. I'm sorry the events had to cast a pall over it. I'm sure people (like you were doing all kinds of things, things that will never be the same as they should have been). Beautiful pictures, Betsy.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-18987412067108374962009-09-12T11:38:15.389-05:002009-09-12T11:38:15.389-05:00Beautiful photos. Horrific day.Beautiful photos. Horrific day.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12032001920106167026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31276503519163676792009-09-12T11:28:05.803-05:002009-09-12T11:28:05.803-05:00Hi Betsy,
Thanks for stopping by :)
Our anniversar...Hi Betsy,<br />Thanks for stopping by :)<br />Our anniversary is September 8th.<br />Sunny :)Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743103444717771768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66863923361138280432009-09-12T11:22:28.266-05:002009-09-12T11:22:28.266-05:00We had just called our grandson early that morning...We had just called our grandson early that morning before he went off to school to wish him a happy birthday. Off I went to work - not having listened to TV or radio. At work I decided to put on the TV for our residents to watch and simply froze in disbelief at the news coverage. The tears just rolled down unrestrained! Other staff and residents joined around the TV and our day took on a whole different perspective. <br /><br />Hubby and I had lived in NY and the south tower was still being finished during our stay there. It opened in Jan. '72. I believe there were a number of deaths during the construction time. <br /><br />One of our daughters was born in '72. We have friends there! Just like knowing where I was when JFK was assassinated, I will always remember where I was when 9-11-01 happened.<br /><br />God bless our American friends! Our hearts go out to you!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71271018974097729082009-09-12T11:10:24.186-05:002009-09-12T11:10:24.186-05:00These pictures are beautiful,yet with a touch of s...These pictures are beautiful,yet with a touch of sadness because of what happened that day.I will not soon forget how my day unfolded on 9/11.The shoch,horro and sadness were almost overwhelming.Our neighbors,USA,to the south are very special to us.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-50070607784133307892009-09-12T10:33:49.661-05:002009-09-12T10:33:49.661-05:00Thanks for those beautiful shots! I am sure it wa...Thanks for those beautiful shots! I am sure it was a strange feeling coming into an empty airport.<br /><br />One of the best TV specials on 9/11 that I have seen is one called 102 minutes on the History Channel. While watching that one, I can still feel the fear, the shock, that I felt on that day.I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41170946977287677862009-09-12T09:58:15.089-05:002009-09-12T09:58:15.089-05:00What a thing to have happen on your honeymoon. Ma...What a thing to have happen on your honeymoon. Maybe it was better that you were on the cruise or what memories would you have had otherwise.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87248058198729387792009-09-12T09:48:28.762-05:002009-09-12T09:48:28.762-05:00I thought it was strange that so many people said,...I thought it was strange that so many people said, "Remember what happened." How could we forget?Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-38379584848932540202009-09-12T09:29:30.414-05:002009-09-12T09:29:30.414-05:00By far, it was the saddest day in American history...By far, it was the saddest day in American history for most of us living right now.<br />your trip looks beautiful though..I think you were lucky to not be here at the time. <br />suzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74058514205483926052009-09-12T09:23:24.209-05:002009-09-12T09:23:24.209-05:00we were in the philipines, aris and i were watchin...we were in the philipines, aris and i were watching tv, when the news flash interrupted the program. within hours we were calling relatives and friends, and they were calling us...cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00298789006491189094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37926571093748020872009-09-12T09:08:26.597-05:002009-09-12T09:08:26.597-05:00though I don't live in USA, i felt the pain an...though I don't live in USA, i felt the pain and anguish you all went through... <br /><br />i hope such tragedy will never happen again too, be it in USA or any other place in the planet.<br /><br />God bless you and your family Betsy.<br /><br />big hugs from Singapore,<br />cherCherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05898459781701768602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-68547013404129926772009-09-12T09:06:33.804-05:002009-09-12T09:06:33.804-05:00As I think back to that day, I was at work. One o...As I think back to that day, I was at work. One of the men came in from their car and said they had heard about a plane crashing into one of the twin towers on his car radio. We all went back to the one room that had a TV in it just in time to see the second plane fly into the remaining tower. We all sat there in stunned disblief....like this couldn't possibly be real....and what's going to happen next.<br /><br />Your beautiful pictures, especially of the sun rise and sun set from that very day made me realize that those scenes were a truer realization of what God created this world to be. It was His to begin with and always will be, and because of that we can have HOPE for the future.<br /><br />Thank you for giving us this opportunity to share...JaniceJanice Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795812571288753785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-52850947846938146862009-09-12T09:00:25.303-05:002009-09-12T09:00:25.303-05:00Your photos and memories are beautiful. Much bette...Your photos and memories are beautiful. Much better to have good memories of that time! Mine are mixed. Our daughter got married 2 days before and had flown overseas on the 10th...thank God, she didn't fly on the 11th! She was stuck in London for several extra days because the airport system was in such an uproar. I was actually at an airport here to put my brother-in-law on a plane, when the second plane hit and everything shut down and we all had our world change forever. My sister and I sat glued to the TV for days afterwards and she didn't want to fly back home.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.com