Healing Field

I was 17 and a Senior in High School when this unthinkable event happened! I remember getting ready for school listening to the radio and all it was was a bunch of talking from the DJ's. I didnt have patience for the rambling so I wasnt really listening to the words being spoken. I ran up stairs from getting dressed and passed the TV as I was headed to the car. I distinctly remember staring at the Twin Towers with all the smoke after they had been hit, and thinking- Is this a joke?! I was in Cosmetology School which was completely separate from my High School, got in the building to the orientation room and started on my manikin! The TV was on and continued replaying the same images over and over. One of my Instructors Shelly Ivey, was trying to connect to her brother that worked in a building right next to the World Trade Center Towers.. Tears were streaming from her eyes as she was not able to get a hold of him. I went on with my work not at all realizing the magnitude of the events unfolding! Every business had closed for the day shortly after to share their respects, but somehow I still managed to find a RANDOM hair salon to chop off my hair. It was the ugliest haircut I'd ever been given, ask Nate, he was so mad at me! That was all I could think about that day. Immaturity at it finest! UGH

10 Years later I am still having a hard time fathoming what happened to our Country! I've seen these images over and over and still find myself grieving over the loss of thousands of innocent people. Thinking of those children who lost their parents on that dreaded day.. I CANNOT imagine the fear those people had inside as they lived this terror! This only happens in the movies, or so I thought! Somehow America's songs have more meaning to me now!

Even though I know not 1 person who passed, my heart is still healing.....
So last Thursday evening I took the kids to the Healing Field, and in choice words explained the events to Coasten! We spent a good hour there.

I am a few short years away from being this woman's same age. So young, did she have kids and a family of her own?! This is what gets me, they did not have the chance to say good-bye to loved ones

Even Coasten's heart was a little heavy that night, I really think he could feel the sadness too!

The Hyde Man having fun with flags

Coasten takes the best pictures.. Man, it nice to have him around!

See, he's seriously good, this photo has not been retouched! (Dont look too closely) LOL

I will NEVER again take my kids for granted..

Somber Coasten

I vow to hug my kids a little tighter, kiss them a little more often, and to not sweat the small stuff!
I am so Thankful for my Family and feel so blessed to have the opportunity to raise my children and be with them daily! I will not take my most important possessions for granted!

God Bless America