it'll never be just the 11th

this morning i had goosebumps.

not just because i keep thinking about where i was eight years ago today when i heard about new york, and then washington and then eventually about pennsylvania as i drove into work in san francisco over an incredibly deserted golden gate. 

i got goosebumps this morning because after walking maddie to class, and while ben and i sat outside her classroom as usual waiting for our friends to meet us to begin our friday morning coffee & kids play date, her school, the entire school, honored this day.

i heard her principal on the pa system give a simple explanation about what being a patriot was. i heard her school stand and say the pledge together. i heard woodie guthrie's this land is your land played on a violin, and i got goosebumps.

i felt proud and happy that her school took the time to come together.

and even though i keep thinking about the fact that one day i will have to truly explain to my children about this day. about how wicked and cruel and broken the world can be. i sat and i listened.

and i remembered.

Comments

[Sara*P]

I was puzzled by the fact that I hadn't been as emotional today as I have in years past. And then I just read your post and sobbed. Beautifully written.

[Didee]

Such beautiful words and so well written! Remembering those who fell. xo

[Julie]

beautifully written KL...being a NY'er....this day always touches my heart.....love u! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

[Leah C]

Some very lovely words you've written about a day I will never, never forget.

[amy welch]

such a wonderful post!

[Holly Hanks]

That brought tears to my eyes... and many memories to the forefront. I will never forget that day. What an amazing post.