This post appeared on our blog on September 11, 2016. We reread it last night, hoping to find the right words to share with you today. But we realized the right words were already here. We hope you don't mind us republishing Katie and Waffles' conversation about the day our hearts stood still.
WAFFLES: What are you thinking about, Boss?
KATIE: I'm just thinking about how lucky we are, Waffles.
WAFFLES: Really? Did we win a prize or something?
KATIE: You could say that.
WAFFLES: Did it come in a nice box? You know, like one that I can fit in?
KATIE: No Waffles, what we have doesn't come in a box.
WAFFLES: No box???
KATIE: Waffles, the things that really matter don't come in boxes. Things like friends, family, freedom. Most of all, love.
WAFFLES: I love YOU, Boss. And Glogirly and Gloman and chicken. Oh, and wand toys too! Definitely wand toys.
KATIE: Waffles, long before you were born, even before I was born, our country suffered a terrible tragedy. Lots of people, animals too, lost their loved ones. Nearly 3,000 people died. And all because of things like intolerance and hatred.
WAFFLES: Intoler-what? I don't know what those words mean, Boss.
KATIE: That's ok, Waffles. I hope you never do.
In honor of those who lost their lives, and those who live with that loss.
We will never forget.
❤
ReplyDeletelove this....
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ReplyDeleteHugs to all remembering 18 years ago today. It was a terrible day.
ReplyDeleteYes, never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post. You know we'll never forget. It was the best day in Nicky and Autumn's life. They got two suppers.
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