a memorable Sep 11

The 10-year anniversary of Sept 11th tragedy was a memorable one for me. I watched the memorial special on NBC and it was really moving. Like everyone else, I remember exactly what I was doing that day. I was working at a publications place in Lubbock and all my co-workers that day were glued to the TV. I remember watching the people jump out of the twin towers, making that awful decision to end their life.

I have no idea what I would have done. I'd like to think I would not jump because I believe that only God makes that decision of when I die. When it's your time, it's your time. Would you rather die from smoke inhalation or would you rather jump to your death? Either decision is as equally painful.

But if I had no option or no way out, I pray that I have the courage to jump. After all, as followers of Christ, we should not fear death. Heaven is our home. And it's only there that we will be where we were intended to be.. and our joy will become complete. Everything will be perfect and we will be home.

I think of that Switchfoot song that says, "I've been searching for a place of my own, and now I know that this is home."

I’ve got my memories

Always inside of me
But I can’t go back
Back to how it was

I believe now
I’ve come too far
No I can’t go back
Back to how it was
Created for a place
I’ve never known

This is home
Now I’m finally
Where I belong
Where I belong
Yeah, this is home

I’ve been searching
For a place of my own
Now I’ve found it
Maybe this is home
Yeah, this is home