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    • Heed my own words

      Posted at 11:26 am by missannsays, on May 16, 2014

      This morning the radio newscaster announced “the fences are down and the Museum is open to the families and the first responders.” I thought I would throw up. As I drove and pondered those words, I realized I needed to heed my own words. There are two issues that occupy my thoughts lately.

      “The fences are down for the first time since September 11, 2001” almost overwhelms me with fear. I have been leading walking tours around and on the Memorial for 8 years. There has always been a fence. A fence around an empty hole and then around a construction site. A fence around the Memorial that allowed me one place of entry. A fence that kept me out and then kept me safe and now it is gone. My mind races with thoughts what if I am on the Memorial and some wacko does some wacko thing? Am I responsible for the visitors on my tour? What if I am with a group of children or teens? Do I have a plan? And then I remember what I say to the students “be aware, not afraid!”.

      “The Museum is open to families and first responders” is another source of anxiety. I have seen the space, just the sheer size is overwhelming but what about the exhibits. As I ponder my upcoming visit, I know it will be difficult but I wonder will I be able to do it. And then I remember something else I say to friends and family when they visit the Tribute Center “be kind to yourself. Look at what you can look at, listen to what you can listen to and skip the rest.”

      I have said many times when speaking about my faith in relation to September 11 “that in the beginning I hid behind God then He carried me and then He put me down to walk.” I know He will supply what I need but sometimes I just need to remind myself. Below are the words to a song by Matt Redman that is currently my friendly reminder of how far I have traveled and how faithful God is. You can find a video on YouTube.

      “Never Once”

      Standing on this mountaintop
      Looking just how far we’ve come
      Knowing that for every step
      You were with us

      Kneeling on this battle ground
      Seeing just how much You’ve done
      Knowing every victory
      Was Your power in us

      Scars and struggles on the way
      But with joy our hearts can say
      Yes, our hearts can say

      Never once did we ever walk alone
      Never once did You leave us on our own
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful

      Kneeling on this battle ground
      Seeing just how much You’ve done
      Knowing every victory
      Was Your power in us

      Scars and struggles on the way
      But with joy our hearts can say
      Yes, our hearts can say

      Never once did we ever walk alone
      Never once did You leave us on our own
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful

      Scars and struggles on the way
      But with joy our hearts can say
      Never once did we ever walk alone
      Carried by Your constant grace
      Held within Your perfect peace
      Never once, no, we never walk alone

      Never once did we ever walk alone
      Never once did You leave us on our own
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful

      Every step we are breathing in Your grace
      Evermore we’ll be breathing out Your praise
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful

      You are faithful, God, You are faithful
      You are faithful, God, You are faithful

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