Paul I wrote:
<<If we let the terrorists affect us permanently; if we let them change the
way we live; if we let them thrust us into a deep wallow of misery and grief,
then we let them win. >>
Well bless my buttons, Paul, you have written a post I actually agree with!!
(Mostly) However, I do feel that grieving is an individual thing, and people
must take the time they need to do whatever they need to do to heal, however
long it takes.
For me, I was in a complete melt-down for 3 days. I couldn't function at all,
barely able to give the kids Cheerios for dinner. I cried until I thought
there were no more tears left. Then I picked myself up by the bootstraps, and
decided that I WOULD NOT let these terroists get the best of me. I wrote
checks to the Red Cross, the Firefighters Association, and the United Way of
New York. I called to find out when I could give blood, since I knew they had
an abundance of donated blood already. I lit candles, prayed for peace, and
decided "not" to cancel my flight to Boulder this Thursday for Parent's
weekend.
I also did something VERY cool that I fervently hope will bring a great light
into this community, and will be something WONDERFUL to look forward to. It
is a little too soon to say, but as soon as I possibly can, I will let you in
on the scoop. In the meantime, as Paul has said:
<<Soon it will be time to find something to smile about. Start getting ready.>
>
Hugs,
Ashara
