Yes we always remember those moments.The rest of the day is a blur for me, filled with massive amounts of fear and chaos and waiting to find out if our many young friends who worked in the city were safe. So I only really remember the beginning and the end of the day.❤
Beautiful profound poem Kristin, and a wonderful tribute to the fire fighters laying their lives on the line to save others. That’s the amazing story from 911.
The evening before 911 my ex-husband and I were packing our show to go to Palm Springs. We lived up on a hill with the ocean in the distance and I watch the most beautiful sunset as a pact filled with fluffy clouds like you describe. It took my breath away and was stamped in my memory. Then the next morning of course life changed forever. Out the ashes we all learned how most firefighters chose that career for selfless reasons, and how many giving empathetic people like yourself were called to caregiver careers. You are a true Phoenix myth, Kristin! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 🤗🤗🤗
I️ lived in NYC. I️ can still close my eyes and see that endless blue sky and golden sun of that picture perfect day. In the aftermath, I️ realized how much people needed to process the grief. It led me to return to school to become a psychotherapist.
It really was such a picture perfect blue sky that morning. ❤️
It’s so awesome you returned to school as a result.. As healthcare professionals we learn quickly that we can’t save the world, but we can always make small differences in our corner of it. I’m sure you’ve helped so many people.
I was sitting in the OR in @ Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN doing an ortho case. I’ll never forget that day. The break room had a TV on a cart wheeled in which never happened and everyone watched in silence.
I couldn’t help but thank you in the comment section (apologies as I just re read your post that asked for no thanks) but helping people remember is something to be thankful for…
Sorry I missed this comment last night, I was at a movie and so I apologize for not replying. I truly appreciate knowing my words impacted you in this way. I absolutely believe our words have the power to heal.
Reading your comment actually made my morning so thank you 🙏
Beautiful tribute and poem! The poem is so powerful! My husband heard the news of 9/11 when he was listening to Howard Stern at work (head phones;) I wasn't aware until my mom called me. I had a new baby (puppy!) And TV wasn't on so I was unaware until she called.
It’s weird to think how much we all listened to the radio and watched the news back then in the morning. I just didn’t have it on that day since I was running late. Thank you I’ve reworked that poem a few times this year. It means a lot to me ❤️
9/11 was a wake-up call for many Americans. I was serving at our Embassy in Lima, Peru and Colin Powell was visiting. I saw the second plane hit as I walked into the "control room" that morning. I'll never forget it.
Thinking of those nurses. I spent a day earlier this year getting oral history accounts from first responders that day (mostly search and rescue canine teams) and it’s impossible to not be moved by the courage 🤍
Yes it is. I vividly recall the image of an Emergency Room entrance with nurses and doctors waiting for the patients who at that point in the night weren’t coming.
I can’t wait to hear more about what you heard from those first responders Caroline
Moments in time where each of us knows exactly where we were. Time stopped for us all that day.
I can replay the entire day in my memory.
Yes we always remember those moments.The rest of the day is a blur for me, filled with massive amounts of fear and chaos and waiting to find out if our many young friends who worked in the city were safe. So I only really remember the beginning and the end of the day.❤
Beautiful profound poem Kristin, and a wonderful tribute to the fire fighters laying their lives on the line to save others. That’s the amazing story from 911.
The evening before 911 my ex-husband and I were packing our show to go to Palm Springs. We lived up on a hill with the ocean in the distance and I watch the most beautiful sunset as a pact filled with fluffy clouds like you describe. It took my breath away and was stamped in my memory. Then the next morning of course life changed forever. Out the ashes we all learned how most firefighters chose that career for selfless reasons, and how many giving empathetic people like yourself were called to caregiver careers. You are a true Phoenix myth, Kristin! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 🤗🤗🤗
So many amazing stories and images burned on our hearts forever.
Also last year, I actually had a very beautiful Phoenix coming out of the flames tattooed on my arm. I’ll have to send you a picture of it.
Never forget 🖤
Not a chance Trudi 🙏🏻❤️
I️ lived in NYC. I️ can still close my eyes and see that endless blue sky and golden sun of that picture perfect day. In the aftermath, I️ realized how much people needed to process the grief. It led me to return to school to become a psychotherapist.
Never Forget
It really was such a picture perfect blue sky that morning. ❤️
It’s so awesome you returned to school as a result.. As healthcare professionals we learn quickly that we can’t save the world, but we can always make small differences in our corner of it. I’m sure you’ve helped so many people.
I was sitting in the OR in @ Methodist Hospital in Rochester, MN doing an ortho case. I’ll never forget that day. The break room had a TV on a cart wheeled in which never happened and everyone watched in silence.
Wow I bet it was silence. There really were no words for it. Sometimes I watch the footage and still can’t find the words. Thank you Eric
I couldn’t help but thank you in the comment section (apologies as I just re read your post that asked for no thanks) but helping people remember is something to be thankful for…
It’s okay I understand. It’s always nice to hear it 😊
Absolutely beautiful tribute to an impossible day, hearts ache to heal everywhere and your words help. Thank you 🤍
Sorry I missed this comment last night, I was at a movie and so I apologize for not replying. I truly appreciate knowing my words impacted you in this way. I absolutely believe our words have the power to heal.
Reading your comment actually made my morning so thank you 🙏
Beautiful tribute and poem! The poem is so powerful! My husband heard the news of 9/11 when he was listening to Howard Stern at work (head phones;) I wasn't aware until my mom called me. I had a new baby (puppy!) And TV wasn't on so I was unaware until she called.
It’s weird to think how much we all listened to the radio and watched the news back then in the morning. I just didn’t have it on that day since I was running late. Thank you I’ve reworked that poem a few times this year. It means a lot to me ❤️
I know, right. No phone. I didn't have one back in 2001. No tv here that day because of the puppy!! H.S stayed on the air entire time
We had Marley, a black lab actually long before the movie! It’s never long enough with the best dogs ever
It never is ❤️ 🐾
I had a puppy too then! My first baby and he was with me until 2010 ❤️
Aww. We had a golden retriever he passed away in 2014. He had a long life, but not long enough
Beautiful tribute, Kristin. The poems are amazing. Life calls out to us.
Awww thank because you the poems I’m always toying with. They’re in my ❤️ somewhere trying to come out!
A powerful resonance. Thank you, my friend.:)
You’re welcome my friend ❤️
I love your post, Kristin!
❤️ to you C.J.
9/11 was a wake-up call for many Americans. I was serving at our Embassy in Lima, Peru and Colin Powell was visiting. I saw the second plane hit as I walked into the "control room" that morning. I'll never forget it.
Omg wow Anne! I really don’t have words for that one ❤️
Beautiful tribute, Kristin. ❤️
🙏🏻 Ginger
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Thinking of those nurses. I spent a day earlier this year getting oral history accounts from first responders that day (mostly search and rescue canine teams) and it’s impossible to not be moved by the courage 🤍
Yes it is. I vividly recall the image of an Emergency Room entrance with nurses and doctors waiting for the patients who at that point in the night weren’t coming.
I can’t wait to hear more about what you heard from those first responders Caroline