Where Were You

On September 11, 2001?
I was in the office at our house on Orchid Court making a phone call to schedule a hair appointment. Vivian, my neighbor who also worked as one of the Salon Receptionists, answered the phone. When I said hello and she knew it was me, she interrupted my sentence and said, "Why are you calling me? Turn the TV on NOW."
I turned the TV on just in time to see the second plane hit the World Trade Center. At the same time, I was calling Ron, who was in his office at Catalfumo Construction.
Andrew was at Wellington High School
Jeffrey was at BYU-Idaho
Curt was in Venezuela serving as a Missionary
My parents were in Montana serving as Missionaries
My sister and her husband were living in a suburb of New York City. I was so relieved to hear their voices on the other end of the phone that day!
That day and for many days after, I remember feeling a strong desire to be with my family and express my love to each of them.
I also remember feeling paralyzed and not wanting to go anywhere. It seemed that the TV was on 24/7 for a few days. I remember making a concious choice to turn the TV off and resolve to move forward as an individual and a proud American.

I love the United States of America.

Where were you?

What were your thoughts and feelings that day?

Is your life different because of 9/11?

Where Were You?

September 11, 2001

Where were you when you heard about the attacks

on The World Trade Center?

Who were You With?

Who Told You?

What are your thoughts on today?

Is Your life different as a result of 9/11/01?

Here are some of the last photos I took of

The Twin Towers and surrounding New York City

Here is Andrew with his little boy Cousins.

The Twin Towers are behind Andrew to the right.

July 2001

Little did we know this was our last visit with the

World Trade Center as part of the sky line.

Ever so faint in the background are the Twin Towers behind

my nephew, Lumpy, in his stroller. Katherine is on the fence to

the left. I have a group cousin photo, but just have to find it.

Will post later! Stay tuned!

My sister and our little girls as we were visiting

The Statue of Liberty that day.
God Bless America and all those who lost their lives on 9/11/01
So Where Were You?
How Did You Hear About The Attacks?
Who Told You?
Who Were You With?
I was at home with Megan and Katherine.
I called my hair salon to make an appointment with Karen.
My neighbor, Vivian answered the phone at the salon and said,
get the TV On! Something terrible is happening in New York!
I got the TV on for sure...
Then I got on the phone to Ron and so many others.
I called Jeffrey in Idaho at BYU-I and woke him up with the news.
(If you know Jeffrey...you don't wake him up for anything...not even
an attack on The World Trade Center)
Curt was in Venezuela servind a mission
and Andrew was at Welligton High School.
First I thought of my brother in law who could be in the City
and my sister and their children.
Once I heard his voice and knew they were alright, I
breathed somewhat easier.
At this time, I remember feeling such a deep love for
my family, friends, and country.
It was a time like no other I had experienced.
I just wanted to reach out and hug everyone!