Reflecting on Sept 11, 2001

Ten years ago, on an ordinary Tuesday morning, Rand and I were in the car going to work, waiting for a stoplight at the corner of Kanesville and 2nd St.  In my mind, I was reviewing my expectations for the day.  As was our custom, we were listening to the Today Show while on our way to work.

We heard the story about the twin towers as it unfolded, but the  Today Show hosts seemed confused by the reports. Perhaps confused is not the correct word. Incredulous is probably closer. It was unthinkable that planes had deliberately flown into these buildings.  There must be a mistake.   The destruction was too much for them to describe.  During the day, the stories were repeated again and again in an effort to make sense of those few moments. 

In looking back on the day, I realize that no day is ordinary and that each day has possibilities for either good or evil.