I was in my car on my way to work when I heard. It was a different time for me and I listened to a station that often did goofy things and played random pranks. So, at first I didn't believe it was real. Then, I heard in their voices that it wasn't a joke. By the time I got to work, I realized everyone else was in the same state of shock that I was in. We all sat dazed, watching or listening to whatever we could. Shortly after I arrived at work, the second tower was hit. The devastation and fear was unbearable.
My dad was working in Chicago at the time and I couldn't hear fast enough that he was on his way home. Part of everyone's fear was that we had been attacked in our own country and we didn't know where it might happen next. Chicago was definitely a likely target.
In the days and weeks that followed, so many emotions came to everyone- sadness at the loss of so many people, fear for what might come next, and anger at those who created the terror. But, there was something more that came from that day. There was hope. There was a sense of unity and patriotism. There was a willingness to help and give and work together for each other. People sometimes question where God is in these disasters. My answer is this. God gave us free will. Unfortunately, some use it for evil. But, we are blessed by those who then chose to use it for good. I saw God in those moments after that tragedy. There were stories of courage, bravery, and love. That's where God was that day- doing everything He could to walk beside those who desperately needed Him.
Blessings,
Jennifer
My dad was working in Chicago at the time and I couldn't hear fast enough that he was on his way home. Part of everyone's fear was that we had been attacked in our own country and we didn't know where it might happen next. Chicago was definitely a likely target.
In the days and weeks that followed, so many emotions came to everyone- sadness at the loss of so many people, fear for what might come next, and anger at those who created the terror. But, there was something more that came from that day. There was hope. There was a sense of unity and patriotism. There was a willingness to help and give and work together for each other. People sometimes question where God is in these disasters. My answer is this. God gave us free will. Unfortunately, some use it for evil. But, we are blessed by those who then chose to use it for good. I saw God in those moments after that tragedy. There were stories of courage, bravery, and love. That's where God was that day- doing everything He could to walk beside those who desperately needed Him.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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