My 2 yr old Daughter (who is now 5) and I had flown to SF 2 days before on the 9th to meet and stay with an online friend I had made. We were supposed to fly out on the 11th from Milwaukee to San Fransico but my dh ended up having to work so I was able to change our flight plans..... I was in bed and all of sudden heard my friend Misty and her husband yelling/screaming. (remember this is a strange place for me. Even though Misty and I had chatted on line and talked on the phone for 2 yrs and her daughter came to stay w/me for a few months...I still felt out of place and wasn't to sure of my surroundings) I jumped out of bed and went to see what was going on. I no more woke up and got my bearings when the 2nd plane hit. I too, sat in horror the entire day. Watching, praying, crying. My mother tried to call me for hours but the phone lines kept sayign "closed circuit or circuit busy". Even though SF wasn't hit and I was in San Jose she was concnered since one of the flights was headed to SFO. 2. I didn't do anything in response. I support the President and the men and women who were deployed THAT DAY secretly to Afghanastan (my cousin's husband- ship left that evening and they were on a "unannounced mission". She knew where he was but was forbidden to tell where he was. He came home for a day 2 weeks later and was deployed again. Only she could "say" he was gone this time -- but just not where. I don't always agree with what the President decides - but I don't have his job for a reason. 3: Nope I did know the tid bit about members working in the towers. Also something else that I don't know if it was well known or not -- I don't know if I will get this story right or not...but will try. While I was staying w/Misty we went to Las Vegas. Her daughter moved there the week of the attacks. We went to church that week where her daughter would be attending. The Sacrament meeting was dedicated to the 9/11 survivors and victems. One of the Brothern was asked to speak first hand as their son was serving his mission in that area. They had a Zone Conference scheduled to meet either at the towers or across the street. I can't remember exactly. However, NONE of the Missionaries were able to get there in time that day. Had they been on time of course they would have been in direct line of the destruction. I find it truelly amazing how our Father in Heaven watches over us w/every ounce of our being. Gala

1. Where were you when you learned about the 9/11 attacks? I was meeting with an attorney trying to get my daughter some money from her father's estate - we were at Tippins resturaunt. Suddenly the matter at hand didnt seem so important anymore - we just sat there in shock as the tv was showing the images 2. What did you do in response? (donated money, supplies, lit candles, etc.) I donated blood and went to prayer vigils 3. Did/do you know anyone involved? no, thank goodness!

Sherrie I know when I was her age I went through the same thing. I used food as a protection. A protection from boys. I watched my sister who was one year older than me go through some really, really immoral and promiscuous behavior and I knew that if I was fat boys wouldn't want anything to do with me and I could stay morally clean that way. It worked. I didn't have a single date in high school. It wasn't until I went to Ricks College that I wanted a little male attention. I lost a lot of weight and was asked out by a returned missionary for my first date. Maybe your daughter is trying to hide. I did. I never thought I was pretty when I was in high school. Maybe you could take your daughter out for a special day and pamper her and get her hair done and reassure her that you think she's pretty. I don't know if it would help but it certainly couldn't hurt. Her feelings are probably raw right now and you want to be careful not to alienate her. Good luck Sherrie. This is quite a struggle. Melody

Greetings Kathy. I am your neighbor for the time being. I live in Shoshone which is between Twin Falls and Sun Valley. Our local news as well as your local newspaper announced that a golf course in Twin Falls was bought by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints. Why would the church buy a golf course? For a future Temple of course! NO announcements have been made, just speculated. So today I did what had to be done - drove by the golf course to see where the site was. WONDERFUL location. We (our Stake) has been trying to flood the temple with attendance so we would have a chance at getting a temple in Twin Falls. Things are looking positive in that area. Back to your post. I am so sorry to hear the reason we are neighbors at the moment. It's hard to watch a family member go through these trials. I think you mother needs a priesthood blessing as well as yourself. I would also like to give you a little advice. While your father is able, take a tape recorder and record his voice. Have him tell a story or relate a memory or something. That recording will become precious when he leaves this earthly sphere. Your father is going to a wonderful place. Your mother will be blessed with the strength to do the things she needs to do to go on. This is a challenge (test from Heavenly Father) for your mother as well. Heavenly Father won't leave her all alone. She doesn't have to like this testing period but she does need to go through it. I will add your family's name to my prayers. You are loved Kathy. Melody

1. What is your favorite color? Depends on my mood. Right now its red. 2. When did you first realize that boys were different? when I was in Kindergarten and all girls avoided the boys, especially this one named Jason that we were really mean to. I wish I could see Jason today to say Im sorry. 3. What is your favorite animal? My pet chicken, Spot. 4. Where were you born? LDS Primary Childrens Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah 5. What do you do when you are angry..are you a stomper..are you a thrower...are you a shouter...are you real quiet?? I am an ear drum blowing screamer with a bad attitude! -Sherrie