Eden Thoughts on 9/11

If you're anything like me (Sharon), 9/11 always brings mixed emotions. For many of us New Yorkers, who dealt not only with the attack directly but with aftereffects that seem never ending, there is a certain emotional fatigue.

As many of you know, my husband Bob works a block from the World Trade Center. That day, after the first plane hit, I lost all contact with him. (Story here) The day was harrowing for B.K., also, as she watched events unfold on television at First Cavalry Division HQ in Texas, and knew things would never be the same. She was certainly right. Within a year and a half, she was on the ground in Iraq, during the opening days of OIF 1.

But some good came from that day, as well. It's the birthday of my dog Freedom (see above), who has brought much grace and joy to my family.

And the journey that started that day for B.K. and myself separately, led us eventually to Eden, to contemplate what's on the other side of violence, and how we can work to find that place within ourselves.

Thanks so much for coming with us on that journey which included some healing for the two of us. We hope Jaime has been a stalwart companion for part of your journey as well.

Love from Sharon & B.K.