XOXOXOXO...AMY...XOXOXOXO
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
9:02 AM
THE DEAD BLAST OF A FERTILIZER
BOMB
KILLED
"168 PRECIOUS SOULS"...
A PRECIOUS CHILD JUST LEFT
AT THE DAY CARE
A MOTHER
A DAD
A BROTHER
AN AUNT
A SISTER
AN UNCLE
A COACH
A DOCTOR
A HUSBAND
A WIFE
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAY.
MY HUSBAND WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE
ROD TAKEN OUT OF HIS ARM. IT HAD BEEN
IN HIS ARM FOR 3 YEARS AFTER A TRUCK WRECK.
WE ARRIVED AT THE HOSPITAL ABOUT 9:15 AM
AND EVERYONE...NURSES, DOCTORS, PATIENTS,
WERE ALL STARING AT THE TELEVISION.
WHEN WE LOOKED AT THE TV IT WAS BREAKING
NEWS AND IT SHOWED HALF OF A BUILDING
BLOWN UP. I WENT TO PRAYING BECAUSE I
HONESTLY THOUGHT SOME TERRORIST HAD
FINALLY BLEW UP NEW YORK. I HAD NO IDEA
IT WAS OKLAHOMA CITY...THINGS LIKE THAT
JUST DID NOT HAPPEN IN OKLAHOMA.
AFTER RICHARD HAD RECOVERED ENOUGH FROM
HIS OUT PT SURGERY, I HAD TO DRIVE TO
SCHOOL AND JUST PICK UP RICHIE. HE WAS
IN 6TH GRADE AND I JUST WANTED HIM AROUND
US. HALF OF THE OTHER PARENTS HAD THE
SAME IDEA PLUS THEY WERE WATCHING IT IN
THE CLASSROOM. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO
BE THE ONE TO DISCUSS THINGS WITH MY
CHILDREN AND LISTEN TO THEIR FEEDBACK.
IN 2008 MY DH, ME, AND AMY VISITED THE
ALFRED P. MURRAH MUSEUM.
IF YOU ARE EVER IN THE AREA IT IS A
MUST SEE.
THE SADDEST ROOM HELD GLASS DISPLAY CASES
WITH A PICTURE OF EACH OF THE 168 PEOPLE
THAT LOST THEIR LIFE. THEIR FAMILIES WERE
ALLOWED TO BRING LITTLE MEMENTOS THAT
BEST DESCRIBED THEIR LIVES. ONE WAS A
SCHOOL TEACHER AND THERE WAS A LITTLE
ARTIFICIAL APPLE, CHALK, A LITTLE BLACK
BOARD.
ON THE SECOND FLOOR THEY HAD THE
BOOTS THE RESCUE DOGS WORE.
I AM JUST GOING TO SHOW SOME PICTURES
WE TOOK OUTSIDE.
THESE ARE OUR PERSONAL PICTURES.
PLEASE DO NOT USE WITHOUT PERMISSION.
THIS IS A WALL THAT SURROUNDS A SLATE AREA. ON THE SLATE, IN THIS
AREA ONLY, YOU CAN DRAW PICTURES IN CHALK. YOU CAN DRAW YOUR
FEELINGS. THE WALLS THAT SURROUND ARE COVERED IN TILES THAT SCHOOL
CHILDREN DREW, PAINTED AND THEN IT WAS BAKED AND SENT TO INSTALL ON
THE WALLS.
THIS SHOWS THE AREA WHERE YOU CAN DRAW.
THERE IS ALWAYS A BUCKET OF CHALK. I ASK THE
LADY ON THE INSIDE IF THEY COULD USE/NEED PEOPLE
TO BRING CHALK. SHE SAID CHALK IS ALWAYS
APPRECIATED.
THIS IS THE SURVIVAL TREE
THIS REMAINS ON THE BACK OF THE BUILDING
THIS IS AMY AND ME SETTING ACROSS FROM THE REFLECTION POOL.
WE ARE FACING THE MEMORIAL CHAIRS..168..ACROSS FROM THE REFLECTION
POOL. IT REALLY IS VERY SACRED. AT EACH END OF THE REFLECTION
POOL THERE IS A CLOCK TOWER
THIS IS STANDING BEHIND THE MEMORIAL CHAIRS FACING
THE REFLECTION POOL AND THE BACK OF THE MUSEUM.
EACH MEMORIAL CHAIR LIGHTS UP AT NIGHT.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING GRACIE ANN AND ME AS WE REMEMBER
THOSE 168 PRECIOUS SOULS THAT LOST THEIR LIVES.
WE THANK ALL THE RESCUE TEAMS WHO CAME TO HELP
INCLUDING NEW YORK, WHO WAS LATER TO COME FACE TO FACE
WITH THE WORST TERRORIST ATTACK EVER ON AMERICAN SOIL.
SIMPLY DEBBIE
21 comments:
Debbie, thank you for the reminder. What a tragedy.
It was such a terrible and insane thing to happen. At first I could not even grasp it. Like you, the fact it was in Oklahome was confusing to me at first. I kept thinking, "They are messing up the story. That cannot have happened in the heartland. There's no way."
The memorial is beautiful.
I was just over at your other blog and came back here for Pink Saturday - read this post. You know, we just tend to forget. God tells us not to forget what He's done for us (Joshua 4). Good post to ask us to remember. Thank you. I've already read your pink post but I'm going there to comment. Thanks, Jenn
Hi Debbie,
What a beautiful and somber reminder of that horrible day!! So many innocent lives were so
badly affected, so much pain involved, it would certainly be interesting to see what the Lord has done in some of these situations. I know as always He is at work anywhere there is pain and need of restoration.
Thanks for reminding us so that we can lift up
these precious ones left behind who have had such loss. That is quite a neat memorial, so
glad you got to see it with your Amy!
Hope you are doing well hon,
Blessings Nellie
I am so touched by your post sweet Debbie. I remember where I was..just like it was yesterday. It's one of those times we never forget. We need reminded..lest we forget.
Many hugs...
I can't believe it has been that long already and yet sometimes it seems like much longer ago.
So much has happened since them.
sandie
Debbie-Agreat tribute to OKC.My wife and I visted last summer ,it was very emotional for us.Thanks for the pictures,they are great.
OMG DEbbie. I remember that day but I do not know that had a museum. Is so hard and sad to see your pictures and thinking in those families.Thnaks for sharing. Hope you and your family is better now.
Hi Debbie:) Bless your heart for posting this for us all to remember. We must not forget. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. Hugs~Carol
Hi Debbie,
What a beautiful and touching memorial you worked up on this somber day of rememberance, such a terrible waste of precious lives. God's Blessings on the families and friends of those who were killed in that tragedy.
I wanted to thank you for coming by my blog and leaving such a lovely message! If you read carefully, I mentioned that the drawing was for "future friends" too, I am SURE that you qualify!! Good luck!
Smiles, Karen
Hi Debbie...thanks for stopping in and visiting me. I do remember that day....a sad day for those families and our country.
Hope you are having a good week!
Debbie have not visited with you in a while but think of you all the time.
This is such a awesome post and your so sweet for doing it. What a great person you are honey.
I took some pictures of wildflowers and bluebonnets that if you want me to send you for your header let me know. You had mentioned wanting something spring
Love
Maggie
There really are no words that can comfort enough, console enough, for all those families who lost precious loved one. A senseless act that changed hundreds of lives and through their pain, maybe the rest of us are all made a bit more loving and human. Thanks for visiting my Blog, I will visit with you often! Elizabeth
May they be in eternal peace and may they never be forgotten.
Hi, Debbie... I have been MIA for the last few weeks working on the house in St. A. I don't have computer access there, but I am home tonight and blogging! I hope to be back to blogging more regularly soon.
Oklahoma City was so sad as was the Towers in NYC. I can't imagine what those families went through, waiting for news.
Sending you hugs...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Debbie ~ Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such a nice and encouraging comment.
I love the tread of friends we can make from blog to blog, by a single comment...
You have two beautiful blogs, and such a heart for the Lord and Prayer.
I'm so sorry about your daughter, but rejoicing that she is in Heaven.
Your post today is a somber tribute to a terrible day, and I will join all the others in praying for these families.
Thanks again...so nice to have another NEW friend.
Wanda from Brushstrokes
It is such a a sad and touching post.Tremendous tragedy! I think there is not a single person who was not touched by this horror. Thank you for not forgeting...
P.S. I was going to say some things on the subject of hats, but it seemed inapropriate under this post, so I will tell them later if you do not mind. Wishing you wonderful weekend.:-)
Came by to let you know I mentioned your blog on my Pink Sat Post today. Looks like you're not posting or haven't posted yet .. anyway, Happy Pink Saturday! Hope all is well w/you! Jenn
It was a horrific day in history this chick will never forget.
God bless ya and have a marvelous Monday!!!
Horrible day on our history!
Hello Debbie,,sorry about your pain and I will certainly send up prayers for you again for all your going through,,Jesus knows and feels your pain.
That of Loss and of physical pain also.
Thanks so much for your note and for the post here. Kent and I were just there last summer on our way to Cali, where I am from originally,,and we walked all among the memories there..I can tell you this I felt the Awesome Precence of God there...
It gives me the chills to this day..
Blessings to you Sweet Friend..Do keep in touch and pop by my blog when you can...
Big Iowa Hugs from Dena
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