We Remember Them

On this tenth anniversary of the tragedy of 9/11, I think the simplest offerings are the best.  We all have our personal stories of where we were and what we did and who we lost on an individual level and what we lost as a nation. 

I hope that on this anniversary you each honor the day in your own way, in whatever way is most meaningful to you.  I hope you are with people you love, and that you hold them close.  I pray that you take the time to remember in these times of political division that we are greater together and that tolerance of each other, and our diversities is our best hope for a unified and peaceful future.  I hope your day includes not only a moment of reflection on behalf of the lives lost, both on the day itself and in the wars that day has spawned, but that you also take time to breathe, to laugh, to love as hard as you can in these all too brief moments we are fortunate to have.

And because I can say it no better, I wish us all peace.

A traditional Jewish prayer is often offered on days like this.  I think it says everything in my heart.

At the rising of the sun and at its going down We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and the chill of winter We remember them.
At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer We remember them.
At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart We remember them.
When we have joy we crave to share We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make We remember them.
When we have achievements that are based on theirs We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Yours fondly,
Stacey