My greatest life lesson as a result of September 11th is all I really have is this moment in time. I lost some wonderful men and women that horrible day. I was in New York the previous week of the infamous September 11th and was supposed to meet up with my previous boss and friends for lunch before returning home. I was running behind for the lunch date, so I decided to cancel since I would be back for the holidays and we could do lunch then…. If I only knew there would not be a next time, nothing would have kept me from keeping that appointment. That hurt me to my heart. So often, we relax in thinking there would be a next time!
9/11 reminds me to live out every moment; stop reserving people for another time. If you are on my mind today… I am going to make the call. Life should not be so busy that I can’t make a call, visit, send a card, text or email. There are no excuses; the job, business venture, home, hobbies, internet, etc… are not more important than your loved ones! Please, be sure to make the time for others.
In memory of my dear friends, your death will never be in vain. Even though I missed that moment in time, you will stay in my heart until the end of time. I love you and will always remember. Share your 9/11 life lesson...
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