Archives for September 2020

A new and different horizon Many say they will never forget where they were when the twin towers fell. So where was I on September 11th? That day changed more than the skyline That morning I went to an appointment with my friend who ran a massage therapy business out of her house. I thought it may relieve some stress. Two year old twins affected by cerebral palsy (plus 8 and 5 year old typical daughters) left me tired.  It was extra exciting because I was also getting my hair cut. It was a real "Mom's morning out" extravaganza! As we finished our time in her shop we began to hear gasps and sobs from her living room. When the appointment ended she went out to see what was going on. She found a friend, a New York transplant, watching the news on her TV. She was too scared to watch alone and had come over to be with someone.  Before long I joined them in front of the TV...so confused by what we were seeing. Once I gathered myself together I headed for home. But first I stopped by school to see if I should take my children home. It really felt like Continue Reading