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Long weekend in DC Part II
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He won't admit it, but someone enjoyed the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
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Long weekend in D.C. PART I
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An amazing fall day outside!
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Over the last couple years, we have found ourselves hearing the twin towers and 9/11 used in a joking sort of manner by a generation that doesn't understand the trauma the day brought to the lives of those old enough to have experienced it. When we heard our youngest come home from school making jokes that he had picked up from other kids at school, we decided it was time to take him to see for himself. In early August, we made the trip to New York City and were able to do a guided tour of the memorial and ground zero areas before taking in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. His silence spoke volumes, and at no point did he want to leave my side. I told stories and explained things and he listened carefully. I know he was uncomfortable, but I also know I have not heard one joke or inappropriate comment about it since. As today approached, I mentioned what anniversary it was, and he just gave me a sad look. Even though he did not live through the experience, I know that now he too remembers and was reflecting and was sad. I believe it is the duty of everyone in our generation to make sure that those around us understand the significance, fear, heroism, and togetherness that 9/11 entailed. We must honor, remember and learn from that tragic day twenty five years ago. It was especially moving to make the trip with my brother and sister in law. My brother in law lost his cousin, Alan Linton, when the towers came down and it was his first trip to the memorial and Museum. We were also able to locate and pay tribute to Debra Gibbon, the mother of one of our soccer players at Lock Haven years ago. It was a crisp, brought blue-sky day, just as it was 25 years ago. The silence, along with the feeling of unity and a shared experience, was haunting yet somehow comforting. It was somber, beautiful, stomach-churning, enlightening and respectful all at once. If you haven't made the trip, I strongly urge you to make the time. They say you should expect to spend 90 minutes to two hours in the Museum, but i would attest you need a minimum of four hours. And take your kids. They needed to know what happened before they can remember and honor it. 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅
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Over the last couple years, we have found ourselves hearing the twin towers and 9/11 used in a joking sort of manner by a generation that doesn't understand the trauma the day brought to the lives of those old enough to have experienced it. When we heard our youngest come home from school making jokes that he had picked up from other kids at school, we decided it was time to take him to see for himself. In early August, we made the trip to New York City and were able to do a guided tour of the memorial and ground zero areas before taking in the 9/11 Memorial Museum. His silence spoke volumes, and at no point did he want to leave my side. I told stories and explained things and he listened carefully. I know he was uncomfortable, but I also know I have not heard one joke or inappropriate comment about it since. As today approached, I mentioned what anniversary it was, and he just gave me a sad look. Even though he did not live through the experience, I know that now he too remembers and was reflecting and was sad. I believe it is the duty of everyone in our generation to make sure that those around us understand the significance, fear, heroism, and togetherness that 9/11 entailed. We must honor, remember and learn from that tragic day twenty five years ago. It was especially moving to make the trip with my brother and sister in law. My brother in law lost his cousin, Alan Linton, when the towers came down and it was his first trip to the memorial and Museum. We were also able to locate and pay tribute to Debra Gibbon, the mother of one of our soccer players at Lock Haven years ago. It was a crisp, brought blue-sky day, just as it was 25 years ago. The silence, along with the feeling of unity and a shared experience, was haunting yet somehow comforting. It was somber, beautiful, stomach-churning, enlightening and respectful all at once. If you haven't made the trip, I strongly urge you to make the time. They say you should expect to spend 90 minutes to two hours in the Museum, but i would attest you need a minimum of four hours. And take your kids. They needed to know what happened before they can remember and honor it. 🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅
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💕Adoptiversary Day.💕 We have so much love for these two boys. God, please continue to guide us to do what's right for these kiddos. We know we are engulfed in your embrace as we walk this journey and only you know the destination. We continue to place our faith and trust in you and your plan for all of us. Forgive us when we falter, and never stop picking us up when we stumble. Your never- ending grace and compassion consumes us. Bless these boys. Bless our family. Amen.
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Unbelievable performance. Miz rocked! 🤩Alfie Boe showed up as Jean Valjean!!!
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Cousin time!
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Serenity now
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Andy and I spent most of Day two in Philly at The Franklin Institute... mostly at the Lego section, of course (3.5 hours). Agreat place to take kids and best the heat on a hot day. Then we had an early dinner (and the arcade) at Dave and Buster's near Penn's Landing before heading to the LHU Athletic Training social and watching the USA soccer victory. The highlight of our the Ubers was a Tesla which really raised Andy's eyebrows!
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Andy and I spent most of Day two in Philly at The Franklin Institute... mostly at the Lego section, of course (3.5 hours). Agreat place to take kids and best the heat on a hot day. Then we had an early dinner (and the arcade) at Dave and Buster's near Penn's Landing before heading to the LHU Athletic Training social and watching the USA soccer victory. The highlight of our the Ubers was a Tesla which really raised Andy's eyebrows!
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