Good things that happened on 9/11

[reeeoga]

So what are good things that have happened on 9/11? I am tired of the "Bad" memories (but I wont forget).

My sister went home from the hospital after being born on 9/9 several years ago (wont tell how many, but it was before me ).

Anyone else

 

[paigevz]

My dh's brother was born on 9/11 in 1977 or so..........

 

[luvmydogs]

I had a friend who was in WTC North that day, and he carried a pregnant woman down many, many flights of stairs when she became injured and went into shock. She and her baby both survived and when the baby was born, she named it after him.

 

[va32h]

Not on 9/11 but because of it...my youngest child, who will celebrate her third birthday soon, was conceived the night before my husband left for his first deployment to Iraq.

Had we not been in such an emotional state, we would not have allowed that to happen, as we were officially finished with our family.

I adore my little girl, and she is absolutely the joy of our family and I am grateful to have her.

 

[mickeysaver]

I saw a perfectly colored fall leaf tumble by the front of my car in the parking lot outside of work before I went into the building. I said a silent prayer "Thank you God for letting me see the little things." The little things were what got the through that day. The kids in our office still needed well checks, shots, medicine, and other general care. I think that God sent me a beautiful thing to start the day with back on 9/11/2001, so that the massive ugliness would not be the focus of the day for me. I tried to stay focused on the little things which are usually beautiful in their own way and usually overlooked.

That night, I saw the tv images of what I first heard about while talking to a parent on the phone about a kid who had been ill. "OMG, there was an explosion at the WTC!" That was how I first heard the news. I called my partner and she and I were on the phone when "OMG, a second plane just hit the other building!" I heard about the plane at the pentagon and Flight 93 over the radio. I silently prayed for the first responders, for the hospital workers, and for my American family.

September 11th will never be a good day for me, not after 2001. I have decided that I will most likely not be watching tv tomorrow. I can't handle it. I may never be able to handle it. I am still sad and I am still mad. Maggie

 

[Aidensmom]

This will probably sound awful, but it was the first day I got real sleep after DS was born (he was 1 month old). DH came in to tell me that a plane crashed into a building, and in my half sleep I told him to tell me about it when I woke up!

 

[lowkat]

My daughter is pregnagnt with twins and she is in the very early stages. The doctors are calling her a mystery.(I could've told him that years ago)
She has a Dr. appointment tomorrow and she says bad things happen on 9/11. so she is really worried.
I told her good things are going to happen tomorrow. I insist!!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

My DH and his co-workers came home safely that day.
They were working in Pittsburgh and the rumor was Flight 93 was headed in their direction. The 3 of them got in the rental car (which they never get there, usually use cabs) drove up to Buffalo across the Mass Pike and then home. I told them there was no way to get on I-95 in NYC, the whole city was closed. It took them 11 hours to get back but they made it. DH lost his job because of the financial impact 9/11 had on the computer industry but to this day we still talk to those 2 co-workers. We don't talk to anyone else from there but them. That drive bonded all of us together forever. I was in constant contact with the wives and my DH. His was the only cell that worked.

Other years, my aunt was born on 9/11 in the late 30's and my FIL joined the Navy on 9/11 during WWII.

 

[ekball]

Yes, we all need to think of the good...the positive...the hopeful. It's 11:32 and I cannot sleep, I can't get the images of 9/11 out of my mind - it's beyond time to turn off the TV. I'm really thankful for the DIS tonight - looking for a bit of a lift right now, and I'm sure I'll find it here. Hope everyone has a peaceful night....

 

[jennyf917]

September 11, 2001 was the day my period was due. Eight months and 9 days later, DS was born.

 

[Forevryoung]

I'm from Long Island NY- actually in a volunteer fire department there. Our Firehouse became an official drop site for donations and I will never ever forget all the supplies that were dropped off. There were tons of things. Some were mailed from across the country from family and friends. It was amazing to see so many people purchase or donate items for complete strangers at the drop of a hat.

That's my favorite good memory of 9/11

 

[2buzzboys]

It’s a day that we recognized regular people as heroes, and a day that got everyone in the US to join together as one in helping others.

 

[Jennasis]

I was working for a news station on Long Island that day. It was chaos...pure chaos. I was given one of our live trucks and sent to a point on the north western most spot on the island where we could get a clear signal transmitted (all bridges and tunnels were closed so there was no way to get the truck into NYC...plus we already had a truck there). The reporter and cameraman were doing reports on the ferry that goes from that spot over to Manhattan. It was being used to transport emergency service personnel and supplies back and forth. Many a heart warming story there for sure...

But as I was sitting in our truck watching the images pouring in from the other stations (that day, NONE of us were competing with each other...it was like one global news team; another first), I was overcome with grief and sadness. I saw som kid...this punk looking teenager with tattoos and piercings from here to eternity. He was walking towards the truck and all I could think was "Oh God, I just don't have the time or strength to deal with these lookie-loos".

The door of the truck was open so he walked right up to where I was sitting inside with the video monitors. I was all ready with the verbal smackdown, when the kid said "Yo...scuse me?" I took a deep breath and said "Yeah?" The kid stared at the horror filled monitors before us and asked "You know where I can go to donate blood?"

I started crying right there. I immediately called our news desk and got the locations of several nearby red cross locations. The kid thanked me , hugged me and walked off.

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

September 11th, 1993 I started dating the nicest guy. 13 years, (8 married years), and 2 kids later we're still together! We call this our "lovin' day". Sorta weird to call it that now, but we still do.
We used to go out to eat every night on 9/11 to celebrate, and 5 years ago we struggled as to whether or not we should go. We ended up dropping off our DS at my parents and going to a restaurant. There were hardly any people there, and the restaurant closed early. I felt bad being there, uncomforable going out to eat when there was so much going on---I wanted to tell everyone we were there to celebrate an anniversary, but never did.

 

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

On 9/11/01, I was pregnant with my DD4 and I went for an ultrasound and found out she was a girl.

 

[mickeyboat]

One of my very good friends had a baby boy this morning! Brings all new meaning to 9/11 to me!

Denae

 

[U2_rocks!]

This will probably sound awful, but it was the first day I got real sleep after DS was born (he was 1 month old). DH came in to tell me that a plane crashed into a building, and in my half sleep I told him to tell me about it when I woke up!

Hey, my older DD was a month old on 9/11/01 - she was born on 8/11/01!

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

My sister who lives 2,000 miles away finally got up the courage to leave her physically and emotionally abusive husband (who also happens to be cheating on her)....she's in a plane on her way home to Massachusetts as we speak!

 

[U2_rocks!]

I was working for a news station on Long Island that day. It was chaos...pure chaos. I was given one of our live trucks and sent to a point on the north western most spot on the island where we could get a clear signal transmitted (all bridges and tunnels were closed so there was no way to get the truck into NYC...plus we already had a truck there). The reporter and cameraman were doing reports on the ferry that goes from that spot over to Manhattan. It was being used to transport emergency service personnel and supplies back and forth. Many a heart warming story there for sure...

But as I was sitting in our truck watching the images pouring in from the other stations (that day, NONE of us were competing with each other...it was like one global news team; another first), I was overcome with grief and sadness. I saw som kid...this punk looking teenager with tattoos and piercings from here to eternity. He was walking towards the truck and all I could think was "Oh God, I just don't have the time or strength to deal with these lookie-loos".

The door of the truck was open so he walked right up to where I was sitting inside with the video monitors. I was all ready with the verbal smackdown, when the kid said "Yo...scuse me?" I took a deep breath and said "Yeah?" The kid stared at the horror filled monitors before us and asked "You know where I can go to donate blood?"

I started crying right there. I immediately called our news desk and got the locations of several nearby red cross locations. The kid thanked me , hugged me and walked off.

OMG, that brought tears to my eyes!

 

[JunieJay]

The greatest thing about 9/11/01 is no doubt the fact we as Americans showed what we are made of. When push comes to shove, we stand together as one.