tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post1594286326843179738..comments2023-12-19T15:31:07.056+10:00Comments on Fullness of Joy: "You are my Hiding Place" September 11 EditionJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14392427700183064027noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-68888517043030632272012-09-16T21:33:21.485+10:002012-09-16T21:33:21.485+10:00Holly Marie, thank you for your comment and for st...Holly Marie, thank you for your comment and for stopping by. How true it is, that despite the years gone by, it is still hard to write about the event... to find words for it. I read by the way your post on your blog. It was really beautiful as well, a reminder of that tragic day.<br /><br />May the Lord Jesus bless you.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392427700183064027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-30950197040658723132012-09-16T21:29:31.687+10:002012-09-16T21:29:31.687+10:00Thank you for your comment, Schuyler. You know, 9/...Thank you for your comment, Schuyler. You know, 9/11 DID have a worldwide effect! In relation to Australia, I believe that around 15 of the victims who died in September 11 were Australians. John Howard, a former Prime Minister of Australia, had been on a visit to America and was only a street or so away from the tragedy unfolding...<br /><br />I actually was not in Australia at the time though. I may never have actually mentioned this on my blog, but I was born in Alexandria, Egypt, so my family and I were in Egypt during the events of 9/11... soon afterwards, we moved to Australia. But that day my family and I were in a missionary conference at a resort and there were many Americans present so we really felt the heartache and pain with our fellow brothers and sisters from America! You can actually read a post my sister wrote in memorial of 9/11 last year where she shares our memories of that day <a href="http://gemsinhistory-sarah.blogspot.com.au/2011/09/peace-in-midst-of-darkness-and-turmoil.html" rel="nofollow">here</a> <br /><br />Yes, it must be heartening to know that there were other people around the world, praying and sharing in the pain that was being so horrifyingly experienced for so many at that time. That must have been quite a touching thing, to have meet the widows of some of the victims as well... it is terrible to think that even now, there are people who are still suffering the loss of that day... thank the Lord that He is the Comforter and Healer of His People though!<br /><br />Blessings in Christ, dear sister. <br />Joy<br />Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392427700183064027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-90144833230655664902012-09-16T21:03:04.608+10:002012-09-16T21:03:04.608+10:00Annie, even to those like us who were quite young ...Annie, even to those like us who were quite young when 9/11 occurred that day is and should forever be etched in our memory. What a tragic day, so full of horror and grief! It will always live in my memory, even if I did not quite comprehend it all then. What I do remember vividly, was that missionary conference. I remember so vividly the hymns, the singing of that song "Peace, Peace" and the tears, love and prayers of the brothers and sisters in Christ as they comforted and prayed with one another that day. Now, when I look back and understand it all the more, it just makes me so sad. I honestly believe the world, and our lives haven't been the same ever since. But I know that the Lord was with His people then, even as He is with us now!<br /><br />You are welcome, dear sister. May God bless you too!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14392427700183064027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-68775212016611615042012-09-13T12:33:20.160+10:002012-09-13T12:33:20.160+10:00Thank you for this beautiful post, Joy. I did a 9-...Thank you for this beautiful post, Joy. I did a 9-11 post on my blog. Even now, so many years later, it is so hard to find the words. Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-23996879747422668352012-09-12T22:07:12.354+10:002012-09-12T22:07:12.354+10:00I never knew that 9/11 had such a worldwide effect...I never knew that 9/11 had such a worldwide effect. I, too, was very young when it happened, and in the excitement of an up-coming birthday I didn't fully realize what was going on. But I do remember. And more than that, I have met widows that have never been the same. <br />For some reason, I thought it was just the Americans who watched in horror. But I am glad to know that around the world, people were sharing our pain with us. Thanks for posting, and for the reminder that healing is found in Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SchuylerLady Bibliophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721843371065862850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500941927081282397.post-29863151069017508882012-09-12T09:30:37.394+10:002012-09-12T09:30:37.394+10:00I remember 9/11 so vividly. I was a year or so old...I remember 9/11 so vividly. I was a year or so older than you then so I probably comprehended more clearly what was happening. Our family rented a tv, since we didn't own one at the time, so we could keep up with what was occurring. I was so stunned and horrified. It was one of the saddest and most horrifying days of my life and one that will always live in my memory. Thank you for this post, Joy. God bless you, dear!<br /><br />P.S. John 14:27 is my favorite verse :) <br /><br /> Annie H.noreply@blogger.com