In Tribute To Those Affected By 9-11
While America has, on a whole, gone back to their usual ways of living since the shock of the devastating attack on the Twin Towers eight years ago, there are many people for whom the consequences of that day in history are shaping their lives today. People miss fathers, mothers, friends, sisters, and brothers. . .and many, many more put themselves in harms way on a daily basis trying to prevent this kind of loss.
My husband and my father have both served in this conflict, both deployed to serve their country.
To serve you.
And to serve me.
Because I live on an Air Force Base, and keep a circle of military spouse friends online, I know many, many men and women who continue to serve.
And I know the spouses of some who didn’t come back home while serving YOU and ME.
I’ve watched my husband participate in performing Honor Guard tributes to these fallen, and the fallen of conflicts past. I’ve seen it humble and change him. I’ve seen dignity in the face of terror.
It takes your breath away.
It changes you.
And it should.
Most days, we worry about the economy, and we worry about our kids and our hair and what car we drive and what frivolity we can give ourselves next- and that’s all fine and dandy.
But today I want to recognize this.
Today
and Tomorrow,
I want to be grateful.
I did this using the Lily Bee Audrey line for their blog to honor Sept 11th. I love this line for it’s rich palette. Having a husband in the USAF, I frequently find it difficult to find papers that really represent the honor and significance of the ceremonies and service captured in photos. So many red, white and blue color combos feel very beachy or are a little to sparkly, and not dignified enough to really say what I mean to say. This line does it for me.
From one USAF spouse to another, Thank-you. That was very well said and it’s a beautiful and poignant layout.
I just wish I could’ve gotten such a fantastic photo of my DH when he was doing Honor Guard!
Comment by Kim Fischer — September 11, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!! I will never forget what happened, how many were lost, and where I was. Definitely going to reflect tomorrow! Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Casey Lu — September 11, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
The layout is beautiful…
will Never forget this day eighter… My cousins desperat phonecall….. my husband is there somewhere… and all the prayers, and tears, he was ok, but the horror not knowing….
Really a time for reflection
Thanks Leah for sharing….
/Katarina
Comment by Katarina — September 11, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
Thank you for the sacrifice your family makes.
Comment by marianne — September 12, 2009 @ 2:35 am
Beautifully said…and what a stunning LO!
The world will never forget the sacrifice servicemen from all over, make - for us
Comment by Linda-Lou — September 12, 2009 @ 3:03 am
That is absolutely gorgeous, Leah, and I will agree with Linda that the way you word things is so perfect. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Comment by Becky Williams — September 12, 2009 @ 3:15 am
You might want to take a look at the two new military collections by Club Scrap (www.clubscrap.com) - they are classy and rich! There is also a matching unmounted rubber stamp set.
Comment by KnitterPam — September 12, 2009 @ 4:56 am
Leah, thank you and your husband (and other family members and friends) for their sacrifices… It is truly a day that we all need to never forget! I have a friend whose son died in Afghanistan just a few months ago — and it’s a terrible reminder of all the families that sacrifice EVERY DAY so we can enjoy our freedom. God Bless!
Comment by Jen P. — September 12, 2009 @ 5:06 am
Gorgeous layout, and wonderful tribute to all who serve.
Comment by Victoria — September 12, 2009 @ 8:19 am
I’m a military spouse also…Navy. I love your layout, and your post was eloquent and beautiful. I agree with you. While things have mostly returned to normal…and that’s a good thing…it is so important that no American forget what happened on 9/11/2001. Nor should we forget the sacrifices made by American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines all over the world…all for us and our freedom.
Comment by Cheryl — September 12, 2009 @ 1:18 pm
What a great tribute Leah. I pray for all the men and women who continues serving the country despite all the horrors that might happen. i salute all who those who dedicated their lives protecting our freedom
Comment by LG Belarmino — September 12, 2009 @ 1:32 pm
What a beautiful layout! I’m going to have to check out this paper line! Love it! Colors are perfect. Thanks to your husband and you from one military spouse to another!
Comment by Robyn — September 12, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
This layout is beautiful, and breathtaking at the same time. I have the same problem with finding military specific crafts: they all tend to go Army green or have stamps with the Army patch. I, like you, have an Air Force husband and need a little more variety. I’ll have to look up this paper set so I can have it in my collection!
Comment by Jennifer — September 12, 2009 @ 4:23 pm
THANK YOU!!!!!!
The layout is also great!
Comment by dtorin — September 12, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
I just wanted to say what a thoughtful and stunning LO. I live in the UK my DH years ago was in the RAF. I want to thank everyone who has a friend, relative on active duty for letting them serve to help us all through these difficult times.
Comment by Val — September 13, 2009 @ 6:33 am
So beautiful and so very touching!
Comment by Helen — September 13, 2009 @ 10:34 am
Reading this and seeing your dramatically beautiful layout gave me chills. I love America; I so deeply appreciate the men (and women) like your husband who are doing all they can to keep our freedoms intact. Thank him for me.
Comment by Gloria — September 13, 2009 @ 11:06 am
From one military wife to another….Thank you!! Love your LO!! Thank you to all those who serve.
Comment by Melody G — September 13, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
Just breathtaking. The perfect Layout for such an important day - for such an important subject.
Comment by Jane Thorpe — September 14, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
oh wow, this is beautiful…
Comment by NICOLE MARTEL — September 15, 2009 @ 3:50 pm
I am going to have to check this entry from home, since the photos won’t open at work. But I did want to say Thank You! to your husband for what is giving back to his country so we may all have the freedoms we enjoy. He is doing something important and wonderful.
Comment by msdramateacherlady — September 16, 2009 @ 10:32 am
What a beautiful and moving layout.
Comment by Lauren — September 19, 2009 @ 8:31 am
Your artwork is beautiful, we can never forget what happened that day.
Comment by Barbra Otten — September 27, 2009 @ 5:02 am
I love your layouts I have been following you for a while and non more patriotic than this… Thanks for inspiring us
Comment by leslie — September 29, 2009 @ 9:36 pm