9-11-2001
July 2004
Sorry it has been awhile since I have updated but, my work schedule has been hectic and I have just not been online much. I was meaning to do an update for the last few days but, have been a little depressed to do one. Sat. was Dominick's 3rd birthday and I could not make it to see him due to circumstances beyond my control. It is hard to believe it has been 3 years since I became a father and one the world stopped all in the same day. It is a hard day for me to try and relive. I remeber it all so clear. Me getting the call at 2 am telling me I was a father and me getting out of the shower and haveing another phone call telling me to turn the TV on and me watching in horror the 2nd plane crash into the building. The radio beign all news on my trip to Columbus and me waiting nervously to see my son for the first time. Then the thing that stands out the most is me seeing Dominick for the first time. I remember him opening his eyes. They were the most peaceful looking eyes I had ever seen. eyes that were not aware of the violence that was going on in the world. It has been 3 years and in a way the world has not changed. 9-11 was a wake up call for the world but, it has done no good. People still fight and argue. Countries still refuse to talk about peace with other countries and everyone is to worried about theirselves to worry about their neighbor. FDR once said, "We have nothing to fear but, fear itself." That is true even today however, we can not let the fear rule us. People look at everyone here in this country like their neighbor is a terrorist even thought they may not be. We still judge people when 9-11 should of taught us not to. There were people at 9-11 who were judged as rejects by society who ran into a burning building and helped people out. They went in even when they relized they may not be back out. There were people who sacraficed their lives for others who, just the day before may of gave them a snobby look or cut them off in traffic. This world can be a better place we just have to work on loveing each other. I also want to encourage everyone to let the family and love ones know how much they mean to you. I heard a story once and I think it fits in here. One day a husband and wife have a fight over some stupid issue like him forgetting to take the trash out or something like that. They go to bed mad and pretty much do not talk to each other for the rest of the night and if they do it is generally a continuation of the arguement. The next morning they get up for work and they still are not talking o each other and they leave without saying a word towards each other. But, in the back of each others mind they think well there is always tonight and hey whats better than makeup sex. They husband makes it to work and gets to his desk and sits down and stars looking out his office window. He picks up his phone and he dials his wifes number. "Hi honey I just wanted to say I L......" the phone goes dead at this point because so crazy man who is mad at the world flew a plane into his office building. This may or may not have happened but, it gets the point across. Let everyone know how you feel about them just because you may not get another chance to do it. I love you all my friends and readers online. Thank you for all the love you send my way. And last but not least I love you Dominick. The greatest thing that has ever happened to me.
Love and Friendship,
Stevie
Dear Stevie...
WOW...This is a powerful post...
It is so very true...and I Thank You for writing about it...I am so sorry that you have been feeling kind of down lately...It is quite understandable...but please know you have friends here at Bravenets Journal Community that will NOT ALLOW YOU TO FEEL ALONE....We're all family here...I would like to send a Belated
3rd Birthday Wishes for your Precious Little Dominick...He must be so very proud of His
Daddy....and he should be...You are truly a very kind hearted man...Your tribute had me in
tears..the song, touched my heart deeply...and will leave a heartprint that I will never forget...Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Take Care & God Bless You and yours....
Hugs
awww well happy birthday to him, sorry its really really really late!!!! **hugs**