I am truly sorry if this brings back memories for you, but......
I just wondered how many people here at WA had heard Alan Jackson's song about one of the saddest occasions I can remember - September 11....
My son just had an issue with his cowboy hat not fitting properly, and he had a "hissie fit" and being me, I reminded him of all the people in the world with bigger issues than him.
I remember driving to work that morning South Australian time about 8.00 a.m. and hearing the news on the car radio. I pulled off the road and listened to the tragic news and cried about all the lives lost in such a tragic situation; I was in disbelief. My heart went out to all those affected by such a tragic circumstance: your country all stood together to combat this insidious act. The lives lost by the rescuers trying to help was nothing short of devastating.
I eventually got to work that morning, and in awe, I told people what had happened, but the night shift workers already knew. Everyone was so upset.
When I hear this song, I recall answering "yes" to many of the questions Alan asks. Please listen to the song, if you can, and let me know how many questions you answer "yes" to?
I can remember where I was when the world stopped turning that September day!
After having this discussion with my 15 year old son, he no longer sees his hat being out of shape as a huge issue. Mind you he has fixed it by steaming it over the kettle!
Isn't it unusual in life what some people "spit chips" over when there are so many people worse off than them? If I have an issue in life, I immediately think "who is worse off", and it calms me down straight away! And I know I am the lucky one! Over to you for your comments if you like....
Here's the link to the beautiful but sad song, if you would like to hear it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvj6zdWLUuk
Cheers
Berny
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Beautiful song. I'll never forget that day. Our day to day issues are nothing compared to many. We are truly blessed if we stop whining long enough to realize it. Thanks for bringing that up.
My apologies Bunn that this made you so upset. That was not my intention. My intention was more to remember what good things we have in life. Same thing I guess, but never the less sorry for the upset my dear.
I like Alan Jacksons music, I have heard that song many times. Most of us that are old enough remember where we were and what we were doing when all that happened. Our so called Creator should have always protected all of us from enemies.
Beautiful and touching song Berny. Brings back many memories. Great blog! Really put things in perspective. Thank you for sharing. As the song says the greatest thing is love.
I needed a good cry this morning......,memories, oh the horrible memories.....thanks for linking the song, Bernie. One of the most thoughtful pretty songs I've ever heard.
Yep you are so right and I love that song. Have more to be thankful for for sure. This was good reminder Berny, thanks for it.
your Coach Ed
PS I am here if you need me but I know you know that !!!
Hi Ed - try googling alan jackson "remember when" I tried sending you the link but for some reason I could not send it. Another beautiful song with many meanings.
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Bernie Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.My heart goes out to those brave men and women and Those who were innocently there and their Families that their lives changed forever. They have ALL become HEROS I cannot remember a more tragic time in US history as well as reminding us that until these people are defeated this will always be around.Those responsible thought that it would instill fear, but instead it instilled courage and united the Christian world and actually many others as well..It also showed those who were responsible for what they really are COWARDS! GOD's in charge of this team and it's never lost.So Bernie thank you for being so far away but so close to us. God bless you!!