It is tonight I consider myself among the luckiest people on earth

[Phoenix]

Usually the trip to New York City is one I make 6 to 10 times a year to visit family and friends and up to 2 weeks ago I was in the area where the magestic Trade Center towers once stood. It frightens and horrifies me to realize how close to death I was and how lucky I am for deciding to cut my vacation short. I know this may sound self-centered but that is the way I feel.n I feel lucky to be alive


Today after seeing the tragedy I was in shock. Several of members of my family and friends work in that area and I was scared that something happened and when I trouble getting through on the phone to them, I a grown man broke down and cried like a child. I went to work today and tried to go through the motions and take my mind of things but the effects were everywhere. Telling my supervisors that I could not make it through the day I went home and tried my best to get in touch with those I loved. At 7 pm I was elated to find out many of those I loved were safe and sound. I feel lucky for my friends to be alive

So right now at this moment of my life I consider myself on of the luckiest men on earth even if I did cry like a baby.

 

[nasty]

SElf-Centered?

Hell!!!!!!!! Your ALIVE!!!!!!!! Don't feel your being self-centered.

 

[Phoenix]

I know I am alive and I am happy for it but I can't help but feel the pain of those who died and suffered. It is like everytime they show a replay of the second plane going through the window, my heart begins to bleed just a lil bit more and I feel guilty about worry about me and mine without even thinking about others for a while.

Good news is I plan to give blood on Thursday morning. I have to take care of my godson tommorrow

 

[nasty]

Giving Blood

*Patting Phoenix on the back*GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!! BTW-It's ok to feel sorry for those people. WE ALL DO.

 

[Phoenix]

Thanks Nasty

To be honest after I stopped worrying about me all I felt was guilt and grief about the destruction. At least I get to look into my godson's eye's tommorrow and see my hope for the future

 

[Starfish]

It's okay Phoenix.

My Best Friends Husband made a job change 6 months ago, that could be an act that saved his life.

He frequently made routes to The WTC, and he often went to the 130ish floor on the first tower downed.

My heart goes out to all of you who could have been there on anygiven day.

Please people..... embrace the lifetime you are given. It is so fucking short.

 

[nasty]

As always, the fish is right

Life is JUST TOO FUCKING SHORT!!!!!!!!!!!