I can remember plain as day as to what I was doing the fateful day in 2001.  I was trying to call banks to work my way into opening a mortgage company. 

I could not understand why I could not get through. 

I heard noise in our office building, noise that scared me.  Yelling, crying and a real fear that filled the air. 

What has everyone gone crazy? 

Then I received a phone call, I had no idea.  My initial reaction....I cried....I was scared. 

All I could think about was my kids, they were in school, what was happening?  I gotta find them.   What the heck is going on in the world?  It was terrorist...

My phone rang all day.  Friends looking for family.  Family looking for friends. 

I remember going home early, grabbing my kids and just stared blankly at the T.V.  Never ever have I ever felt fear like that. 

I was frozen, so sad, so scared and really mad!  As I looked at my sons, I felt more pain. They were so scared..

Didn't want to go to school.....Didn't understand and oh so against war!  I was right with them! 

We decided to boycott the television, no more news, just watched the memorials and honor those who lost their lives on that fateful day.

 

Every September 11th these feelings come back to me. 

I honor those who serve!  I honor those who protect! 

I honor those who lost their lives and I honor the loved ones. 

 

This September 11th is a little bit better!  

It's easier to swallow.... there is something to celebrate.  On September 11th, Lysa Napolitano was born. 

The interesting thing about Lysa, she is strong, a fighter and a survivor but most of all a humanatarian.

I admire her and respect her but most of all I cherish her!   Happy Birthday my dear friend and thank you. 

Thank you for all you do! 

 

 

23 Comments on September 11....A Day to Remember!

Midori,

You have done something great, you took a negative and turned it into a positive... Great Job :0) We need more of this..

Tom Weiss

09/11/2007 12:36 PM by Thomas Weiss (Thomas R. Weiss)

Tom-Thank you and Lysa will appreciate it.

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYSA!!!!

ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY........

XOXOXOXOXO

MIDORI

09/11/2007 01:01 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

As I was rolling through the blogs looking...I was just thinking the same thing.......remembering what I was doing when I realized what was happening.....I worked in a hospital...and I'll never forget..I was in the office that morning, had been working on the computer...completely oblivious to what was going on...I came up in the elevator...when I walked out onto the floor..people were running everywhere, the nurses were running around...then I saw a group of people gathered in a room, praying....I walked up to the room, still did not realize what had happened and a nurse turned and grabbed my hand to pull me into the room.....I listened to the prayer..and walked out..still not realizing what was going on..I walked into my 1st patients room, and everyone was looking at the television...it was then I realized what had happened....very surreal......we turned off the television too...it was too much information overload.....

09/11/2007 01:13 PM by Konnie MAC Northern Virginia Real Estate (Konnie McKee )

 

 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYSA, This is your day!!!

09/11/2007 01:14 PM by Luis Rivera (~The Elite Group)

Midori, Thank you so much! It's been a good day so far too, you helped make it that way!

Luis! Thanks!! Cake and Wildlife! My favorites! :)

09/11/2007 01:17 PM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Happy Birthday, Lysa.

We are very lucky to have you. Wishing you many special days today and always. Let all your dreams come true.

09/11/2007 02:40 PM by Anna Lukyanova (Century 21 Sundance Realty)

Happy birthday to Lysa!!! What a way to make it a nice day!!!

09/11/2007 02:59 PM by Monika McGillicuddy~REALTOR®~ N.H. Real Estate Broker & Trainer (Prudential Verani Realty/Hampstead)

Thanks Anna! You do know how I love cake!

Thanks Monika! You are so right!

09/11/2007 03:13 PM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Konnie-yes its something how we can remember what we were doing that day!  I hope that in my lifetime we never have to go through an event like that again. 

 

09/11/2007 03:22 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYSA!!!!!

09/11/2007 07:21 PM by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Lysa - hope you're having a really nice birthday!! Midori - what a nice way to pay tribute to a great AR member - nicely done! Ann

09/11/2007 07:47 PM by Portsmouth NH Real Estate ~ Ann Cummings (RE/MAX Coast to Coast - Portsmouth New Hampshire)

I remember all too well - my son was on one of the first flights to protect us - thank you for remembering and happy birthday to Lysa

09/11/2007 11:11 PM by Central Oregon Real Estate | Thesa Chambers, Broker (RE/MAX Sunset Realty La Pine)

Hey Lysa, happy (slightly belated) Birth day!! yoo hooooo!! :)

09/12/2007 07:10 AM by Nick M -Realtor®-Appraiser in West Palm- South Florida Real Estate Appraiser (Certified Residential Appraiser- West Palm Beach Real Estate)

Thanks Neal!

Ann, It was very nice! Thank you!

Thesa, Thank you!

Nick, better late then never! Thanks!

09/12/2007 08:19 AM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Bloggers ChoiceWe remember and we celebrate what is important to us on the day none of us will every forget.  Congrautlations!

09/19/2007 02:30 PM by Michelle DeRepentigny, *Associate Broker/Broker * Athens, GA (ERA Classic City Realty)

great post.  I did one too.  I think this is something we will never forget and hope and pray that it never happens again.

09/19/2007 04:39 PM by Rosemary Brooks -Mother & Daughter (866)-750-8282 (Family Realty Group - 866-750-8282)

happy belated birthday from another 911 baby (a few years older, alright quite a few)

09/19/2007 04:51 PM by Jay Beckingham (Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp.)

Thanks Jay! And right back at ya! You don't look "quite a few years older"!

09/19/2007 05:37 PM by Lysa Napolitano, Call Coordinator ~ Century 21 Sundance (Century 21 Sundance)

Michelle-Thank you for the honor. 

Rosemary-I'll have to check it out!  That is day is embedded in my mind.  thanks for stopping by and I will see you on your post 

09/19/2007 06:41 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

Midori, Congratulations on your post being recognized on Blogger's Choice.  9-11 is a day that is unforgettable, but what we do with the memories can make us stronger or weaker.  Thanks for sharing your personal journey.

09/19/2007 07:44 PM by Lola Audu~ Audu Real Estate~ Grand Rapids, MI Broker

Thank you Lola and thanks for starting this great group. 

09/19/2007 07:57 PM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

On that day I was working for United Blood Services as a phlebotomist. We worked 14hour days the next week. It was incredibly emotional watching the public just want to do something. I hope that spirit remains as strong today.

09/20/2007 10:54 AM by Floyd Magee (RE/MAX Cimarron Realty)

Floyd-Thanks for commenting.  I don't think anyone with a heart can forget what they were doing and what was happening on that day!  I agree....and I do believe....we are strong...we are resilient...Thanks so much for stopping by and I will see you on your post.

09/21/2007 07:12 AM by Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty)

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