Thank you so much, Michelle.

Thank you for a very poignant and inspiring post, we only live once, let’s make the most of it.

Take care
Michelle x

Great post Nicole. I’m fortunate that I lived with my grandparents for over 6 years and have a lot of their stories but they are in my head. I would to get them down on paper for the rest of the family

This is the first time I comment on your blog, but the occasion is as special as your post. Thank you.

Here in Europe is September 12th morning in 2013. The sky is wet blue, and the sun has started its work. People also began the day’s activities habitually, minding their own business.

You know; I remember what happened twelve years ago.

Even it was a nice autumn time, and I was on a business trip during the day. But, I saw the planes crashing into the World Trade Center towers on evening TV news many times in those days, and since then.

Furthermore, I also saw your heroes risk their health and life to save, protect and serve so many victims.

I believe, 9/11 was a Janus-faced event, if I may say. Partly, it demonstrated the very worst side of the civilization. Partly, it presented that face of it that speaks about sacrifice, helpfulness, sympathy and humanity.

I don’t know if you are affected in this thing in some way. But, this day reminds us not to allow ourselves to be a victim. And also reminds us to wait a minute and appreciate those who stand up helping others.

In conclusion, I’m writing you this today, because I didn’t take properly to disturb anyone in the remembrance’s guileless moments yesterday. And I’m doing this to tell you NOT to feel yourself alone in the world in the recollection.

With friendly handshake, 🙂

Alex

I had started writing letters to my son before he was even born! Through all my moves over the years, I’ve managed to lose them 🙁

I really think I need to pick up this training so that I can start now to capture stories for my son!

We went from happily waiting for the birth of our little girl to sitting, watching in horror, as our world was turned upside down. Being thankful for every day, every minute, after that is important.

Thank you for taking the time to remind us to take a good look backward… then forward. We are lucky to be here. We are lucky to be able to share our stories. I know the kids laugh and shake their head when I start a sentence with; “I remember when…” But, at least they laugh, and they listen (usually.) That’s what we need to do; keep remembering – Out Loud and In Writing.

Good post, Nik. Very good!

Uma, May God bless you for the work that you do. 🙂

I agree. The ripples are amazing to ponder. And, some of the effects from the lowest of low times can be good ones. That’s hard for me to accept but I guess it’s part of what makes us survive and go on.

I started to write letters to my son when he was a baby. I had a health scare and wanted to make sure he knew me if it was bad news. Now I so wish that I had kept it up.

We think that we have all the time in the world. Dennis’ product really makes me realize the need (and also, of course the potential) of this important task.