9/11 All over Again - but now Stronger!

It is another 9/11 anniversary and the vision remains.  What were you doing when the world stopped spinning?  It seems like yesterday in many ways and then in others it seems like an eternity.

The World Trade Center - both towers..... I have been there at least 3 times in my past.  I've had dinner at the top of the World Trade Center in the awesome revolving restaurant.  I am so glad I had the opportunity to say I had been there.  But that made me feel so much closer to what happened.

I had taken the subway to the dinner event at the World Trade Center restaurant each time and thought about not only the people who worked in the Towers on that awful day, but the visitors too.

Here is my first reactions:  (probably each person has a similar very real remembrance)  :

• It was around 7:45 central time and I was home alone getting ready to go to a Dentist Appointment.  I had the TV on in the bathroom.  I saw the first plane hit and went hysterical.  Something inside me knew this was not right for a plane to be in the airspace in this part of NYC.  
• I immediately called my now x husband at work and was crying so hard he could barely understand me - he told me to calm down that it was probably nothing.  That statement of course was very wrong.  He was not watching what I was seeing.  
• I worried about my son Jacob who was already at school and was about 15 at the time.  How would he react to this?  
• Then I saw the 2nd plane hit and I knew it was no accident - it was definitely what I thought to begin with - terrorist.  
• Then I listened to Jim Miklaszewski - NBC news anchor covering the Pentagon - and then it happened again while he was talking - he heard a rumble......THE Pentagon was hit!! 
• I hated that day and still do! 
• My life changed since 9/11 in so many ways:  
• Travel both domestic and International was very different - I cried when I saw National Guard armed with machine guns at OUR Birmingham Airport!!!  I had been to Columbia South America and saw that before 9/11 but then thought... Wow how lucky we were that was not part of "our" lives :( 
• I looked at ALL the people impacted by that horrible day - the heroes and the lost.  Also those who were there and witnessed it all but did survived, how inspiring those people were!!!  
• I got separated after 25+ years of marriage - not related to 9/11 but was life changing to me.  
• I got a divorce 2 years later - 
• I got laid off from a 25+ years employment at Drummond. Again - life changing... 
• I managed to get a great job with CTS - but was laid off again.... life changing... 
• I got a great Consulting job with a company based outside of DC - but the Bham arrangement with Jefferson County lasted  a little over a year - then had a choice of moving to DC area or no job - could not move at the time due to family reasons.  
• Got a great job with BBVA Compass -full time !  
• My Mom has had serious health problems that was very challenging to me as her only child.  Very life challenging!  
• After 5 years at Compass - time to leave so I left for a job at Regions.  
• I am still Single..... but much stronger as an individual than I was at time of 9/11.  
• Wonder - what is next???  Only GOD knows - and he is MY STRENGTH thru everything.  WHAT IS YOURS?  

After listening to many of the 9/11 survivors or other Crisis survivors - I have learned that there is truth in the saying -what doesn't kill you makes you STRONGER!!

WE NEED TO ALL BE STRONGER - so hold on to your true beliefs and love each over!  Let's make every day count to be a BLESSING to ourselves and especially to OTHERS!!!!

Over 2700 people lost their lives - so very sad but that happens every day!  We all need to realize the people our path's cross each day has a story and could have had a very tragic situation happen.  Show care and love to all you meet!  You NEVER KNOW!

God Bless OUR Country!!!

Deb - 9/11/2014 

Piano Lessons - Hoover, Alabama

Qualifications:

Ms. Ingram has over 25 years experience teaching students of all age categories in private piano lessons. Her educational background includes over 15  years of private piano studies, focusing primarily on classical studies. She studied for many years with the teaching staff at Birmingham Southern College prior to attending college and then went on to attend Birmingham Southern College as a Music Education major. As a graduate of Birmingham Southern College, she studied Music Education curriculum, and focused on piano and organ. While attending Birmingham Southern, she was chosen to be awarded a music scholarship. Ms. Ingram completed her degree at Birmingham Southern with a B.S. in Business Administration, and a minor in Music Education

Ms. Ingram is an accomplished accompanist and has accompanied various chorale and orchestral groups over the past 30 years. One of her most enjoyable experiences includes accompanying a Birmingham violin group for over 10 years, with performances occurring both locally and internationally. Ms. Ingram also is booked regularly for private events such as weddings, private parties, etc.


Philosophy:

Ms. Ingram believes music to be a personal expression of one’s heart a soul. It is much like any other language in which it must be studied, understood, and then becomes a natural part of your expression to use as a means to communicate. Her business values are ones of integrity, compassion, patience and positive reinforcement along with a focus of enjoyment.

Her teaching style is individual to the student, primarily based on age and level of exposure to the understanding of music. The progress of the student is based on their personal ability and understanding of the music.

Rates:

Rates vary based on length of lessons (30, 45 or 60 minutes per week), along with the student level (beginner, intermediate, advanced). The initial consultation and assessment meeting is at no charge to the student.