On top of the Rockefeller Center Observatory 9/11/08
Visiting the top of Rockefeller Center was breathtaking! As we meandered around the top deck (70 floors up) observatory, we froze in awe at the site you see. I observed a women, all alone, in tears and I, too, began to cry.
We were drawn into the city this evening... remembering the tragedy and that FDR was here 7 years ago. He helped during the aftermath with the IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities) in bereavement counseling. FDR remembers more than I can imagine of the enormous catastrophic size of 9/11. He remembers each person he spoke to and the emotions racked with pain and then, peace. A peace that came from a city pulling together -- united to get through this...and they are...year by year.
Memory Eternal!
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We had a Panikhida at our church on 9/11 for all victims of terrorism. My priest reminded us, and I posted this in my blog, that we are called to love those who hate us. It's not always easy, but just hearing it, thinking it, saying it - I fill up with so much peace and love that I feel like it'll come spilling out of me.
Your post brought tears to my eyes, Lord have mercy...
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