Prayer Request, 1 yr anniversary pics, and Remembering...

They are definitely not related, but I've been meaning to post the anniversary pics AND my aunt just e-mailed me as she does periodically to let me know what is going on with the ongoing struggle for justice for Tina. The process is yet again taking a toll on my Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin - Cindy, Tom, and Alanda. Gabe's extradition is taking extremely long, but on top of that, their attorney in Alabama (that they had taking care of local issues such as getting their rights back to move Tina where they want, filing a civil suit against Gabe, etc.) passed away yesterday from a massive heart attack. Needless to say they are shocked and not sure what they are going to do at this time. It is yet another road block for them. Please keep them in your prayers...

Annnnd on a happier note, here are the pics! I can't believe it's already been a year!!!

Kudos to my hubby for being able to set up the timer on my camera!!! :)

As I sit here, home sick from work, on this very rainy day, I'm watching TV and see many images that I vividly recall seeing exactly 7 years ago. As for me, early that morning, I was carpooling with some girls from around my neighborhood and on the last pick up, one of them said something about a plane ran into a building in New York. I dismissed it as some puddle jumper that had accidently crashed into a building. But then we got to school, and I remember my 1st period English class teacher, Mrs. Dulin turning on the TV and for the rest of the class period, we all sat in silence, with the lights dimmed, glued to the TV. I remember when the 1st tower fell, many of us gasped, some managed to get out an "Oh my God..." and others just in shock, and then the 2nd tower went, it was something I'm sure no one will soon forget. Even when the bell rang to go to the next class, we all sat there, watching. I hope that those images remain with us forever and when we get frustrated going through airport security or get mad because another one of your friends or family has been called for deployment, we remember why...