You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say "Goodbye." I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, "Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK ... I am ready to go." I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help. "I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!" I said. "Of course I will show you the way home - only believe on Me now."
I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.
I was with the Firefighters, the Police Officers, the Emergency Workers. I was there, watching each brave step they took.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.
I was in Texas, Kansas, London. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sought Me with their last breath. Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; "Come to Me...this way...take My hand." Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You may not know why, but I do. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?
September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well.
Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are "ready to go." I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
~~~ God ~~~
Written by: Stacey Randall
*** THE BUILDINGS ***
~ The World Trade Center ~
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment for some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 5,000 people, that means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack.
~ The Pentagon ~
Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the Pentagon. The latest count shows that 123 lost their lives. That is an amazing 99.5% survival rate.
In addition, the plane seems to have come in too low, too early, to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations that would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had recently completed straightening and blast proofing, saving untold lives. This attack was very sad, but a statistical failure.
*** THE PLANES ***
~ American Airlines Flight 77 ~
This Boeing 757 that was flown into the outside of the Pentagon could have carried up to 196 people, yet 64 were aboard. 78% of the seats were empty.
~ American Airlines Flight 11 ~
This Boeing 767 could have had up to 262 people aboard, but carried 92. 74% of the seats were unfilled.
~ United Airlines Flight 175 ~
Another Boeing 767 that could have sat 262 people had 65 people on board. Again, by God's grace, it was 81% empty.
~ United Airlines Flight 93 ~
This Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with 45 people aboard out of a possible 196 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a national landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.
*** IN SUMMARY ***
Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept cowards, 93% survived or avoided the attacks.
The hijacked planes were mostly empty, the Pentagon was hit at it's strongest point, the overwhelming majority of people in the World Trade Center buildings escaped and a handful of passengers gave the ultimate sacrifice to save even more lives.
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This is such an utterly moving tribute dearest sis. Remembering all who suffered and died. Longing for those left behind to find t in their hearts to forgive and love unconditionally. Love and peace to all. ♥
weeyin1155 1 year ago
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BetterWorld4YouAndMe 1 year ago
THANK YOU beloved sis!!!ISuch beautiful messages & tribute to remembrance with hope for peace. Wonderful & so lovingly well done ❤❤gisl
gisltome 1 year ago
@gisltome loving you my sweetheart sis for taking time
BetterWorld4YouAndMe 1 year ago
ty 4 posting!
ladysweetsky 1 year ago
@ladysweetsky thanks my dear
BetterWorld4YouAndMe 1 year ago