10 yrs...where were you?

Today marks the 10 year Anniversary of 9-11. The day the world changed. The day our family's world changed. It was a decision that we made several days before, for Jon join the Navy. Now 10 years, 4 states, several moves, lots of deployments, and 4, almost 5, kids later--Carter was 1 at the time, we are reflecting on our lives as a Military family.

That morning Jon left the house at oh dark hundred (I can't remember the exact time) we had a little prayer before he left that we would be blessed in this decision. He was in the building when it went into lock down. I had no way to communicate with him. The phone started ringing, I can't tell you how many people were calling to tell me we were going to war and not let him join. It was one of those things that even if I could get thru to him, I wouldn't have. We had made a decision for our family, and we felt the spirit that we were doing the right thing. I watched the TV as did much of the rest of the world. It was incredible that this had happened on America soil. The hours passed as I waited for Jon to come home. He told me his experience there when the building went into lock down gave him a whole different perspective.

10 years later...this past Friday morning (2 days ago), Jon returned from his deployment on the ship. It brought alot of emotions of happiness and relief that he is back with us. Mom and Dad were able to drive down and celebrate with us. It was a great day. A great weekend.

I am proud of Jon for the sacrifices that he makes for our family. That I am able to be home with the boys and not have to work outside our home.
We truly have been blessed in our Navy career. We have lived in wonderful places and met lifelong friends. We have been healthy, and Jon has returned safely from his deployments each time, I thank the Lord everyday for these blessings.

9-11 has special meaning to every person. For me, it marked the beginning of what has been a great run. It marks the sadness and reality of what things can happen. It marks the patriotism of this great nation. I am proud to be an American.