Weekends rock at our place. College kids, their friends, their friends' dog, high school boy and his friends often fill the house with constant motion on a Saturday. But I wanted to sneak away for a quick minute as I remembered I had made this digital collage earlier this week to commemorate the 9th anniversary of 9-11 here in the states.
Starting with my own photo of fresh baby's breath I added a texture from Kim Klassen's collection, a time piece that was a freebie from Cathe Holden, and a free image from Suzee Que off of Flickr.
And sadly enough, today, 1200 miles from where I live funeral services were held for a childhood friend of mine. Would have really liked to have been there...
He flew for one of the major airlines and I had spoken with him by phone only a few days before 9-11 back in 2001. When the awful news of what was transpiring began to hit the airwaves, how well I remember being sick with worry that he was aboard one of those aircrafts...wracking my brain trying to remember if he mentioned where he was flying next. And now today, on another 9-11, he's gone.
These sad times always drive home for me how precious is our time with those we love and for whom we care so deeply. And my heart and prayers go out to all those who are still struggling with the aftermath and loss of 9-11.
Another digital image from this week {kim klassen texture used} ...
May we all find peace for those harder questions in life.
xo, sue
Very moving thoughts. Love that second image . . . the deep blue, the texture, the clouds, all of it expresses so poignantly the stirring of our souls in those hard, hard times. Thanks, Sue.
Posted by: Shelley in SC | Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 09:07 PM
"May we all find peace for those harder questions in life." That is perhaps the most touching thing I've heard in quite awhile... & so very appropriate for the anniversary of 9/11.
Peace.
Posted by: Drawn to the Sea | Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 02:02 AM
Sweet Peace. I love that this is what we spoke about tonight. 8 college freshmen girls and I around my table. It all started with the stress of the day, the anxiety..... but we came full circle to peace. Love your question Sue. You didn't say may we find answers, but find PEACE with those hard questions. Just love you and your heart!! Thankyou for your good insight. You are golden! Thankyou for your heartfelt reminder of 9/11. Thinking of you and your memories of that childhood friend and His family right now.
Posted by: Cherie Wilson | Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:14 PM