Today holds a very dear place in most American's lives. Ten years ago, the country that we love went under fire. When I woke up this morning, the meaning of the day was heavy on my heart as I knew there were many people mourning the loss of loved ones and many remembering the fear that took hold on that day. The other aspect that hit me today was that my kids have absolutely no idea what 9/11 means. For something that is still so vivid in my mind, they were not even a thought in my mind. Heck, I was in 10th grade...they better not have been a thought in my mind! That realization made me contemplate how I was going to teach them about that day, especially given how much time their dad has spent deployed.
I decided that I would start by teaching them to have a thankful heart to those who serve us in our community and beyond. I have ALWAYS made a point to thank any service member, police man, or firefighter I see for their service. While I understand the uncomfortable feeling they have when someone thanks them, it is so important for the kiddos to know that other people sacrafice on a daily basis so they they can sit comfortable and protected in their home.
Charlottesville had a fantastic program today complete with every rescue truck imagineable as well as a parade and a program (that we did not stay for). We had a great time and Catherine may just end up on the news after she waved and thanked every firefighter and policeman as they marched by in the parade. You should have seen her, it was so cute! Here are a few pictures from our afternoon.
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| A MEATBUS! Can you tell he was busting with excitment!?! |
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They said this truck looks like the one daddy is driving at work!
Kinda, but not really. |
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| A piece of the World Trade Center |
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| Happy Girl! |
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| The bagpipers that lead the parade (and scared Claire to death!) |
Today holds a very dear place in most American's lives. Ten years ago, the country that we love went under fire. When I woke up this morning, the meaning of the day was heavy on my heart as I knew there were many people mourning the loss of loved ones and many remembering the fear that took hold on that day. The other aspect that hit me today was that my kids have absolutely no idea what 9/11 means. For something that is still so vivid in my mind, they were not even a thought in my mind. Heck, I was in 10th grade...they better not have been a thought in my mind! That realization made me contemplate how I was going to teach them about that day, especially given how much time their dad has spent deployed. 
