tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post2436463617570509388..comments2024-03-28T18:43:53.154-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: Remembering 9/11Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36323715707505470102012-09-17T14:26:02.947-07:002012-09-17T14:26:02.947-07:00We were in our Liturgy class when I heard of the 9...We were in our Liturgy class when I heard of the 911 attack. And it's just a few days before my birthday...everybody was crying...I couldn't figure how things like this could happen.<br />Such violence...and hatred born of nothing...<br /><br />I came to understand about this a few years after I was assigned in North Africa. People could be brainwashed to do anything in ...'s name... and it's such a misconstrued idea... a fake idealism bearing God's name...<br /><br />I pray with you continuously for the healing of people's mind and heart... that violence may be returned with goodness... and curses with blessings... God heal this broken land.<br /><br /><br /><br />Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5702062159959188782012-09-15T16:33:48.924-07:002012-09-15T16:33:48.924-07:00Oh, my, Tameka, you were right there! And, the st...Oh, my, Tameka, you were right there! And, the story of your poor friend who I'll bet wonders to this day how and why she was spared when so many others perished on that fateful day.<br />We are living in a sad and evil world, I'm afraid. When people get stuck, as you said, on doctrines, especially those which validate violence, innocent lives are considered expendable. It's all done in the name of something greater, but that something is definitely not our loving God.<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-110499028790731502012-09-15T14:55:20.827-07:002012-09-15T14:55:20.827-07:00So true Debra. How soon we forget. Now when things...So true Debra. How soon we forget. Now when things happen people look to divide and blame when we really need to come together. It makes my heart weep! Tamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-2780704014174320002012-09-15T14:50:13.242-07:002012-09-15T14:50:13.242-07:00Martha this was a day that touched us all in the s...Martha this was a day that touched us all in the states and beyond. I was in New York on my way to work in the midtown area and I never made it because the trains stopped working. It was a day of shock, sadness, mourning, fear and then anger. <br /><br />A friend of a mutual friend was in the Twin Towers and got out and she met up with us later that evening. She had to walk over 100 blocks to get to us. She was covered in that white soot and we all hugged her and cried, thankful that she made it out alive. When things like this and what is happening now in Libya and other parts of the Middle East happen all we can do is pray because pointing fingers and laying blame won't bring our loved ones back. When people who are disconnected from humanity and only stuck on certain doctrines and philosophies make plans to hurt other people it's hard to be able to stop all of them. Unfortunately there will be casualties. It breaks my heart because I don't understand. We may not agree on everything, but can we agree to listen, to love and not kill? <br /><br />;-(Tamekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022350498501742442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-13516267723267452282012-09-14T13:11:25.664-07:002012-09-14T13:11:25.664-07:00Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!
Oh, my dear, what an...Thanks for coming by, Bonnie!<br />Oh, my dear, what an experience . . . and losing power and not knowing? That had to be so frightening! And, I'm sure your child was attempting to deal with trauma when he expressed his sadness in the drawing . . .<br />When bad things happen to good people, even those with unshakable faith ask God "why". We have to trust that He is with us always, in the calm and in the storms.<br />Blessings to you always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-91053922232120263362012-09-14T12:16:09.266-07:002012-09-14T12:16:09.266-07:00Ohhhh I have to admit I had avoided any blog posts...Ohhhh I have to admit I had avoided any blog posts about 911 until today... I lived in New Jersey at the time..my children were young and in school....we lost power including phone service...I remember the black haze up above and had no idea where it was coming from...it was hours later when the power returned when I learned what happened...I was relieved to see my children come home off the bus...that day my then husband was crossing the bridge from jersey to NY..he saw the 2nd plane hit....a few days later my then 9 year old had drawn a picture on my walls..with permanent marker...it was 2 tall buildings and a plane flying into it....this was a turning point in my faith in God...I still struggle with it....and I still cry for the innocent lives lost....As always..XOXOXOXOBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53083693293568221432012-09-14T11:26:16.442-07:002012-09-14T11:26:16.442-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Amy!
Yes, many, many ...Thanks so much for visiting, Amy!<br />Yes, many, many prayers went up that fateful day . . . I still can't see those images today and not get choked up.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-85711097226641833632012-09-14T07:02:35.666-07:002012-09-14T07:02:35.666-07:00I was oblivious to it, until my phone rang... a fr...I was oblivious to it, until my phone rang... a friend in shock calling me. I remember turning on the TV, watching in such disbelief... as the day progressed, I prayed hard that people made it down below, and that the emergency workers would rescue them. Blessings to you, Martha...Amy @mommetimehttp://mommetime.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-728291194818872152012-09-13T11:01:06.844-07:002012-09-13T11:01:06.844-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Galen!
I don't...Thanks so much for stopping by, Galen!<br />I don't blame you for cancelling classes and returning home to your children. All day long, that's all I wished I could do, but had to stick it out to the bitter end.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44791148903548744582012-09-13T10:59:42.549-07:002012-09-13T10:59:42.549-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Chris!
Oh, your exper...Thanks so much for visiting, Chris!<br />Oh, your experience sounds so frightening, especially as you were so close to ground zero. Like you, I would have feared that the trains would be a target - fortunately, they weren't and you made it home safely.<br />Thanks for sharing your story here.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-77667024349498878552012-09-13T05:35:19.221-07:002012-09-13T05:35:19.221-07:00I was on my way to work and heard it on the radio....I was on my way to work and heard it on the radio. I taught at a law school. I went on to my office and sat there in shock. I canceled classes and went home to be with my children. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-76432026803216178762012-09-12T17:04:11.991-07:002012-09-12T17:04:11.991-07:00Hi Martha:
It was my last semester attending South...Hi Martha:<br />It was my last semester attending Southern CT State University. Classes had just started and I had a scheduling conflict. Was standing in line at the Registra's Office attempting to change one of my classes. Like you I heard a plane flew into the Trade Center. At first, like you, I thought a little two seater got off track. Then when reality set in and we all realized it was something far worse, my heart went into my throat.<br /><br />I recall school being closed and taking public transportation back to Union Station to head home. All the while, panicking, thinking Ah-oh what if the trains are targeted next. Very scary coming home to Madison.<br />--<br />ChrisChris Jennings Pendershttp://cjpwisdomandlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-84194961963417358972012-09-12T16:46:02.598-07:002012-09-12T16:46:02.598-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Brenda!
Wow! Can...Thanks so much for coming by, Brenda!<br />Wow! Can't imagine how you must have felt when your flight was abruptly cancelled and then the news unfolds . . .<br />I have not had the privilege of seeing the memorial. One day, hopefully, one day.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55262121991813413272012-09-12T15:53:17.969-07:002012-09-12T15:53:17.969-07:00I was actually getting on a plane that morning. O...I was actually getting on a plane that morning. Of course, my plane never left ground in San Francisco. It's one day that is etched in our minds forever. I was in NY earlier this year and made a point to take a sneak peak of the memorial in progress. It was surreal, to be honest. Thoughtful post, Martha. brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480258485472568272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-55701199668671133112012-09-12T09:15:48.679-07:002012-09-12T09:15:48.679-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Rimly!
Yes, it was as...Thanks so much for visiting, Rimly!<br />Yes, it was as if time was standing still as the horror kept replaying before our eyes. May something like this never happen again!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-71867900737011888182012-09-12T07:03:41.635-07:002012-09-12T07:03:41.635-07:00I still remember that day. I could not believe it ...I still remember that day. I could not believe it was happening, more like a movie. It was a moment that time stood still as you watched the images play again and again in front of you. Rimlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800381730067608251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-65497486171615449852012-09-12T04:17:16.093-07:002012-09-12T04:17:16.093-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Andy!
I will be sure...Thanks so much for coming by, Andy!<br />I will be sure to check out your post about 9/11. Can't believe how close you were to Ground Zero . . .<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-45952534895819417912012-09-12T04:16:03.801-07:002012-09-12T04:16:03.801-07:00Thanks so much for visiting, Dawn!
Yes, your blog ...Thanks so much for visiting, Dawn!<br />Yes, your blog post was such a moving one to read . . . and, perhaps, you are right about wounds not meant to ever completely heal. If they did, then we might forget what should never be forgotten.<br />Praying with you!<br />Blessings always, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63382967116818821782012-09-11T21:23:49.642-07:002012-09-11T21:23:49.642-07:00I was in Albany, NY - about 75 miles from Ground Z...I was in Albany, NY - about 75 miles from Ground Zero, then had to drive to D.C. two days later. It was surreal, eerie. More here - raw - straight from my journal:<br /><br />http://www.lifevesting.com/blog/2011/05/upwind-of-ground-zero/<br />Andy Woodhttp://www.lifevesting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81466403146728637402012-09-11T19:26:04.695-07:002012-09-11T19:26:04.695-07:00I would take these memories from us all if I could...I would take these memories from us all if I could, but we are all marked permanently. Hearts scarred and gouged with a wound that is possibly not meant to ever completely heal. I shared my experience on my blog of that day, which you have visited and read. Prayer and focusing healing energy and love for those affected, for those taken, and for our country and planet....those were the things I could do on that day, and they are the things I continue to do each year. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences, dear one. I lift you up in love and friendship. <3<br /><br />- DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-32078137813524769012012-09-11T15:10:56.465-07:002012-09-11T15:10:56.465-07:00Thanks so much for coming by, Debra!
Yes, that uni...Thanks so much for coming by, Debra!<br />Yes, that unity of spirit did not escape me for one moment. How I wish it could have remained longer than it did. Unfortunately, "business as usual" seems to be serving the interests of this world and not God's Kingdom. Satan has a stranglehold and he is a jealous task-master. <br />I hope and pray for repentance and revival in this nation. And, to be again, one nation under God.<br />Blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-63223701454130746522012-09-11T13:28:54.036-07:002012-09-11T13:28:54.036-07:00Martha, do you remember the unity our nation exper...Martha, do you remember the unity our nation experienced for a brief time after the attack? Do you recall how patriotism was at an all-time high, how all faiths came together and prayed? Did you notice the absence of political angst and rancor? For a brief moment in time, we were one nation under God, indivisible… what happened to us? Why did we go back to business as usual and forget what unity looked like? What will it take next to bring us to our knees again? Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-25130960966850234482012-09-11T13:17:04.388-07:002012-09-11T13:17:04.388-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, Linda!
Oh, I...Thanks so much for stopping by today, Linda!<br />Oh, I can hardly imagine what heartache and terror your community faced on that day and the horrific memories that will never go away. It is certainly our generation's "day that will live in infamy".<br />Thank you, too, for your kind words.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-59109346875569397332012-09-11T13:14:18.126-07:002012-09-11T13:14:18.126-07:00Thanks so much for visiting today, Roy, and welcom...Thanks so much for visiting today, Roy, and welcome!<br />You are the second person to mention becoming a huge fan of Peter Jennings during this harrowing time. I'm glad his demeanor and words were comforting to your son and helped him understand what was happening. Reporters like Mr. Jennings a few and far between, and I, for one, still miss him.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-53115816807362112912012-09-11T13:11:11.371-07:002012-09-11T13:11:11.371-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by, Gina, and for shar...Thanks so much for stopping by, Gina, and for sharing your moving, personal account of that day with the readers. I'm sure so many will identify with your feelings of horror and wanting to have your children and husband safe at home. We had many parents coming to the school to check their children out early that day. That in and of itself made for some chaos and not a little panic, I can tell you!<br />Yes, let us continue to pray for all those personally affected by the tragedy and ask God to keep our country safe.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com