On the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the US, my partner Sara and I are celebrating the peace that brings us together–how that peace manifests itself both in blogging and in her work, responding to world disasters.
In this spirit of peace, Sara posted the following on her Facebook page:
10 years ago today I watched the world change. But I was not alone. I was in a room with national leaders from 80 plus developing countries. We offered out prayers together with joined hands and shared tears. Against this horrific backdrop—in that room, hands held—I witnessed the good in mankind. It is that good that I honor today.
It’s hard to say it better than that—to more clearly articulate what we feel today—especially about how Sara’s work in the developing world has changed us—marked us—made us better, richer, fuller.
It’s this that we think about this morning—that in the midst of disaster—the collapse of two towers in New York, the devastation of two tsunamis in Asia, earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, floods in Pakistan—we see people come together. We join in prayer—rebuilding with purpose a better tomorrow. We share peace. We break the bread of brotherhood. We bow our heads, thankful for what we share—more grateful for what we have in common than sorry for what separates us.
It is this that blogging does for me, as well—makes me appreciate my WordPress brothers and sisters from so many corners of the planet—posting, commenting, coming together in peace.
On this 9/11 anniversary, I bow my head and tip my hat to you, my friends. Thank you for caring. Thank you for sharing, for blogging a better tomorrow.
Huge hugs and love to all of you who post your way to a peaceful planet.
Kathryn M. McCullough 
We all do what we can do to help with the healing process. I even think it is for my own selfish reason that I “needed” to write about this day every year.
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I think writing about 9/11 helps us all heal. And actually, I don’t think it’s selfish. I loved your post, Lin!
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It would be nice to think it is possible for the world to be a better place.
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Call me an eternal optimist, if you will, but I definitely think the world can be a better place. I believe in the hope that tomorrow can bring!
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Lovely post, Kathy. Thank you. 🙂
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You’re so welcome, Robin. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a great day—————–
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Oh, Sara pretty much left me speechless. So, I’ll say “Exactly”, and leave it at that.
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I’ll pass your comment along to Sara. That’s exactly what I felt when I read what she had written. Maybe what she said should have been my entire post. Thanks so much for reading, Tori!
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Beautifully said Kathy 🙂
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You know what, Mark? You’re a blogger who does exactly what I’m talking about here. In making fun of yourself, you break down barriers–you make us all feel a little bit more okay about ourselves. You bring folks together. I’m learning that blogging can do this–and probably so much more. Thanks for reading, my friend!
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The events of that day provided a common bond for not only those in this country but for those throughout the world.
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That’s exactly it, Charlie. And that’s not what the terrorists wanted, for sure. So WE WIN in that regard! Hooray!
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Wonderful post Kathy. Beautifully written. Thanks.
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Ah, thanks so much! I’ll let Sara know that you appreciate it!
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Sara’s post is beautiful and simple…and so true to life. It’s definitely best to look for the silver linings and focus on the best parts of mankind rather than the ugliest.
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Absolutely, Mark! So often if we expect the best, the best is, indeed, what we get. Sometimes I think we need to expect more, so we can get more in return.
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Thank you (and Sara) for shedding the glasses that the press; the rhetoric speakers; and the angry haters insist on putting on our faces. They are filtered glasses, and the filters are dark, not that beneficial. Thank you and Sara for recognizing the lessons to be learned, and for sharing those lessons with the world. If only more people would take off these warped glasses, or better yet refuse to wear them, they would see more clearly where they are going and where they have been. The world needs more clear vision.
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So true, Steve. We all need to see more clearly. We all have warped ways of seeing, and are espeically blind to our own lack of clear vision. Isn’t it strange how that happens? I love your comment, my friend!
And goodness your painting in Sarah’s bedroom is wonderful! What a great job you and Lisa did! Hugs to all of you up there in New England!
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