• remembering this day ten years ago:
• holding hands around the flag pole at ECHS and praying for those in harm's way
• running to my cousin's side to find relief, thankful my world-trade-center working family member was traveling on business at the time
• mom showing up at school to check on me, taking me out early so that we could be together when so many families were torn apart
• her arms around me as we watched the dark smoke billowing into the beautiful blue of a forever-changed skyline view
• our whole family searching for answers as we stared at the news, praying for strength, comfort, hope, and God to bring good in the midst of devastation
• and a few weeks later... seeing my mom's inspired idea and the work of many hands come together in an amazing "Concert of Hope" 

• continued prayers for those affected by such an unforgettable day
• a cousin coming to church with us, and loving it
• enjoying food and conversation with church family
• feeling the cool breeze of fall approaching as we walked to and from church
• all the info I need for creating wedding programs, including a free online template
• Skype date with a friend that will always be my "roomie" even if we never share a room again
• a movie that I have been waiting and waiting to see

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Grandpa's "pups"

• sticking to my goal of getting school work done on Saturday
• checking out new tile and cabinets downstairs, it's coming together!
• designing a beautiful family album
• family get-together at my cousin's engagement party
• little cousins who say whatever is on their mind and make us laugh
• cuddling on the couch and enjoying our big screen

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

• "Do Everything" by Steven Curtis Chapman, teaching the words of the chorus to my students (along with motions of course!)
• an extended break to end the work week, going to love Fridays
• fresh bread, trying a new recipe with my hubby - another success!
• finding simple and inexpensive wedding programs
• spending hours with a good friend whose time is hard to come by
• laughing and talking so much that I can't even finish my drink!