Like everyone, I will never forget where I was when the terrorist attacks began seven years ago. I remember I was at the gym that morning and watching what reporters thought was a small plane crashing into the World Trade Center. It caught my attention because three years earlier, Dan and I had been at the WTC while we were in New York City and ate at the restaurant, "Windows on the World." After my workout I headed home and turned on the television to see an update (remember I am a news junkie). The older girls were getting ready for school and it didn't take long before Dan and I were glued to the television, shocked by the images we were seeing and the news that was being reported. I was so grateful that Dan was home and not traveling as he did so often that year.
Last summer, our family spent some time in New York City and one of the places we visited was Ground Zero. There really wasn't much to look at, but a somber spirit permeated the area and was felt by each one of us despite the loud, everyday noises that are characteristic of a large city. I always felt that eating at "Windows on the World" would be a once in a lifetime experience and the terrorists attacks of 9.11 have sadly proved me right. The picture posted is a little blurry but it shows the New York City skyline as it was in 1998. I know none of us will ever forget.
2 comments:
Great picture! Pretty cool that you were able to eat there and be there. Although I have been to NYC, I never saw the WTC up close. Wish I had.
Love the picture! I can't believe you ate at "Windows on the World". What a great memory. We went for two weeks (with the whole family) in november of 05 and than again (with the whole famil)y for two weeks from christmas 06 to new years of 07. It's such a great place to visit and we love it and it's business. But nothing beats Nauvoo of all the church history or a Hawaiian island to relax...you can relate! :)
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