And I honor the life and memory of my mother
Karen Kay Wright Henrichsen
Karen Kay Wright Henrichsen
January 3, 1943 - October 3, 2001
Sunday, September 11, 2011
10 Years--a Different View
As most people today, I am reflecting on the events of September 11, 2001. I remember details of that day, but not too much about the days following. Just a few short weeks after 9/11, the country's tragedy was completely eclipsed by my own personal tragedy. My mom had been living with multiple myloma for 8 years and finally succumbed to that disease on October 3, 2001. My life would never be the same, not just because of the horrific events of September 11, but because my mom was gone. I am still moved to tears by the thoughts and images of 9/11. My travels have been affected because of the choices of others. Our country is at war because of that day. I don't diminish the pain and suffering of those who were directly affected from the attacks, but my own suffering was, and still is, for a different loss. I honor those whose lives were taken and given that fateful day and those who heroically served in so many ways.
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A beautiful post, AnneMarie. Moms are hard to lose. Big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteWow, she was so young. That was a very sad fall indeed. But every time I think of your mom, I smile. She was a great lady. Love you.
ReplyDeleteCan't believe she's been gone for 10 years! I can still see that happy light in her eyes. Her light shines in you.
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