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09/17/2001 Entry: "9/17 Innocence"

I've been reading a lot of blogs regarding the terror of Tuesday and one of the common results of the attack that stands out in my mind is that many of the Americans and others from around the world feel as if they lost their innocence and sense of security/safeness.

Unlike most others, I lost my innocence and sense of security in 1996 when a tornado ripped through my house killing my husband and only child (Jesse age 9). That's when I realized I wasn't safe in my own home. I won't go into the details again but I know that's why I've been crying so hard the past week....because I feel so sorry for those who are experiencing that loss of a loved one and also the loss of their innocence and security. It's so horrible and almost seems like too much to handle.

Unlike the tornado though, there is someone to blame for this disaster. I still think the US should do whatever means necessary to get the guilty ones. If that means bombs, ground troups, or more lost lives of US military, then so be it. I really don't think the US has a choice. If we do nothing, that would be wrong, but if we go after those responsible there is going to be more pain and hurt for Americans as well as those countries involved. There really isn't an ideal solution here, or at least none that I've heard yet.

I can only pray for the victims from Tuesday and pray the families are given the strength and grace by God to go through the pain of losing a loved one while trying to rebuild their lives while all this other stuff will be going on. I can only pray for those in the military for their safety and I pray God has mercy on us all and doesn't allow the casualties to be too many. That's all I can do. Whatever happens now is in God's hands, and I trust He knows best.

Replies: 11 comments

Oh My god Leah, I had no idea that this happened to you, I am at a loss for words. Im so sorry..

Tammy has spoken @ 09/17/2001 06:20 PM CST

OMG! I had no idea either. I am at a loss for words as well and like Tammy, I am beyond sorry :(

Ami has spoken @ 09/17/2001 08:17 PM CST

i had absolutely no idea either, like both before me had no words and to be quite honest i don't either.

all i can say is you have your life and your memories locked in your heart. i hope this relieves some of the pain and heartache you live with.

(((((hugs)))))

Kat has spoken @ 09/17/2001 08:46 PM CST

Leah told the whole heart-wrenching story when she first started blogging. I've never forgotten it, and I always think of her strength when I need inspiration.

Is it still in your archives Leah?

Bev has spoken @ 09/17/2001 09:23 PM CST

Oh God... Leah, I had no idea either. I am so sorry. I had tears running down my face when I read this. (((HUGS)))

I still agree 200% with your opinions on what this nation has to do. I honestly believe they are just counting on us to let it go. We can't let them get away with it. There just isn't a peaceful solution here.

Jill has spoken @ 09/18/2001 01:29 AM CST

Thanks everyone. *big hugs*

Bev, I think I had written that back when I had blogger and it's gone now :(. I do have my full story from my old grief website that I was thinking of posting back on the web again though I'm not sure. It's hard because if I post too many details then I get contacted by others who are grieving and end up talking back and forth which is something I just can't do anymore. It's too hard emotionally.

Leah has spoken @ 09/18/2001 09:48 AM CST

I've never experienced a major loss, but my heart goes out to you. I know that there is nothing to say that can help or make you feel better. I share your thoughts (as I said before) on what needs to be done with the terrorists. I really hope that whatever the United States and its allies decide to do prevents things like what happened in New York and DC.

Nic has spoken @ 09/18/2001 12:37 PM CST

(((((((((((((((Leah)))))))))))))))))

Gina has spoken @ 09/18/2001 02:58 PM CST

Leah, I am sorry that you lived through an incomprehensible tragedy yourself. You probably understand more than I do the kind of pain and suffering the families of the thousands of people feel from last week's events. Thanks for sharing.
Jane

Jane has spoken @ 09/18/2001 06:01 PM CST

Oh Leah, I remember reading about this last year, or maybe it was the year before, and it broke my heart then, just like it does now. I think about you a lot, you are so strong.

Marilyn has spoken @ 09/18/2001 11:03 PM CST

My God, ... How have you gotten through it? You have deepest, most heartfelt respect, Leah ... I just don't know how anyone could go through such unbelievable loss, grief, and pain, ... Nicole's right ... what words are there? I too, agree with you. I can only imagine how the horror of September 11th must have brought back feelings of fear and terror. (((hugs and tears)))

Darlanne has spoken @ 09/24/2001 01:59 AM CST

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