Re: Our thoughts are with you


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Posted by Kenzi on September 11, 2001 at 21:18:56:

In reply to: Our thoughts are with you posted by Jeremy on September 11, 2001 at 18:49:38:

Thank you for your thoughts. It's so nice to know that there are
others out there sending NYC and Washington their positive energy.

Your prime minister gave an excellent speech that was very well
thought out, very well delivered and very moving. I wish I could say
as much for our president.

I am calmer now but still breaking into tears without warning. I went
out earlier today and the streets were empty of cars and most stores
closed (unheard of in NYC) but the streets were filled with people.
Some were walking uptown away from the scene, but many were just
walking or milling about, talking quietly, talking to strangers...all
of them dazed.

I am sure many have felt this, but I was struck by how little control
we have over the course of our lives. I just sat here and watched
this tragedy happen to my city, completely powerless. I am also
reminded of the cost of the US Government's policies abroad. I don't
think that we deserve this at all, but I wonder if we will tread more
lightly from now on.

If anyone wants to help out, please donate blood. The blood donation
centers here are overwhelmed but can receive blood from other st

 


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