Five Years Later

I've heard the next generation older than me say they remember what they were doing when they heard that JFK was shot. In my generation, it's true to say you remember what you were doing when you first heard of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

I had an appointment at Mayo that morning. I was actually just coming out of the parking ramp next to Mayo and when I pulled up to the gate, the gentleman working said a plane had run into a building in NYC. I paid and then turned on the radio and it didn't take long to join the confusion of what was going on. By the time I had arrived at work, the 2nd tower had been hit and there was a lot of confusion as to what exactly was going on.

The day was spent as so many others, calling their families, trying to get any information from the web (which was pretty much impossible due to the entire world trying to do the same), huddling around a TV in the lab. I remember the frustration of wanting more information and not being able to get it.

So today I'd like to remember all those that we lost in the tragedy. I'm still amazed at the selflessness that occurred with so many firefighters and rescue workers. It still depresses me to think of all the loved ones that they left behind. I ask that anyone who is willing today, to join me in remembering all of them in prayer. May the families who suffered loss continue to receive comfort and know that God still protects us in ways we might never understand.

This past weekend saw a lot of action in sports, including a Cyclone nail-biter, Maria back on top, Federer wins again *YAWN* - with Tiger in the audience, Twins poking the Tigers to get them out of the way (only 2 back), and a full NFL weekend that was fun to watch. Vikings play tonight.

This weekend is the big game against the much hated Hawkeyes (who also should have lost Saturday). Wear your Cyclone pride this week!!!

Song of the Day - The "new" version of Listen to Your Heart was on the radio this morning and I realized again that nobody should ever redo Roxette. They were the bomb back in the day. Original was much better (in my purist opinion).

Video of the Day - New Numa Numa video!! Not nearly as good as the original in my mind, but still has it's moments. 16...... 17...... you're starting to enter the "William Hung" levels where everyone starts wishing you'd just go away. Maybe the Numa guy will be at this year's VEISHEA!

Webpage of the Day - For all of you rollercoaster fans out there.... Coming to Cedar Point in 2007 - the Maverick.... 95 degree drop! That's pretty sweet!