Sunday, September 11, 2011

STEP UP AMERICA


Going down country roads this morning, a smile came across my face. 
Red, white and blue.
Americans were rising to the occasion in honor of 9-11. 

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Yes, Old Glory was waving in the wind . 
What a sight!

Watching Good Morning America with tears, the thought came to me ~
Did I forget?  Did the change in America not stay with me?
Did the memory of how Americans came together when 9-11 occurred get pushed to the back burner?
I sort-of felt like it hadn't.

But .... have I really stepped up as an American? 
How have I become a better citizen?
These are the questions I've asked myself today. 

Do I turn my head from the man who's standing with sign for just a little help because he was laid off, homeless, or a Veteran?
How much have I really volunteered?
How much food have I donated to the food bank?

What have I done?  I'm not sure. 
Just thinking.
                                                       Debi

8 comments:

  1. Most people have not stepped up. They are so busy just getting by financially these days that they don't even consider helping others. And I must say, I can't blame them.

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  2. Yes, it does make us all stop and reflect on what's important, for sure.

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  3. It starts with kindness in the heart and then MUST extend to action. Otherwise, what good is it?

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  4. Great post,and now I don't feel so good. I sure could do more. Thanks for the reminder.

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  5. Nice post ... and I know I should could do more!

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  6. I wish we retained the comradery with each other that we all seemed to have after that horrible day. The Patriotism, the -together we are one - train of thought.

    Great post and reminder.

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  7. You offered some really good questions that I think we all should consider. This is definately a day we'll never forget and for me I'll always remember where I was and what I was doing. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by, T

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