We all have our own stories and memories of that fateful Tuesday morning. I remember it vividly, as I was watching the news while getting the kids and myself ready to head to church for our weekly women’s bible study. As the events of September 11, 2001, unfolded before our eyes, we gathered in prayer for our families, community, and our beloved country.

8:46 AM EDT – American Airlines Flight #11 collides into the World Trade Center

9:03 AM EDT – United Airlines Flight #175 collides into the World Trade Center South Tower

9:37 AM EDT – American Airlines Flight #77 crashes into the Pentagon

9:59 AM EDT – World Trade Center South Tower Collapses

10:03 AM EDT – United Airlines Flight #93 crashes in Shanksville, PA

10:28 AM EDT – World Trade Center North Tower Collapses

That morning, there was an overwhelming sense of uncertainty in the air. When the second plane struck the towers, suspicion grew that it couldn’t have been a mistake but rather an intentional act. What we didn’t know at that moment was why these horrifying events were happening. Desperately, we tried to shield our children from the distressing news, knowing that innocence needed to be preserved.

The entire day was filled with a palpable sense of uncertainty and fear. But, as a nation, we came together in unity. Brave men and women stepped up to perform heroic deeds, showing us the strength and resilience of the American spirit. Our world changed forever on that day, but in that small community of women, bound together through prayer and by the grace of God moving through us, we found the strength to navigate the uncertainty of that challenging week.

I am eternally grateful for the support and comfort that gathering of women provided. It reminded us that we are indeed stronger together. As we reflect on that day and the events that followed, let us never forget the unity and resilience that emerged from our collective strength.

In the face of tragedy, we found strength in unity, and it’s a testament to the indomitable spirit of our nation. Today, as we remember September 11th and the unity that sustained us, I invite you to join me in prayer. Let us pray for our country, for unity, and for peace. Just as we did on that fateful day, let our prayers be a beacon of hope and a source of strength for our nation. Together, we can continue to find the strength to overcome adversity and build a brighter future.