Our America

As I write this, I do so from a hospital bed, surviving a full COVID beat down. Humbled beyond words, and fortunate to be alive. There was a 9/12 that I’ll put it out there that we all felt fortunate, humbled, mad as hell and we were all going to kick ass side by side, as Americans.

Since that period of time, we have been played as fools into being mad at each other about, for or against any matter one can think of. We can easily rally against each other, at will, and without much notice. Would it not be far simpler to just rally behind each other, our neighbors, the very people we collectively call ourselves “Americans?”

What was made clear to me in my near death experience is that we know enough to seek forgiveness for our major offensives. What we, you and I fail to do is to seize the lesser opportunities of moments of kindness, to forgive more easily. Speaking for myself, I have a bit of work to do there…

For those of you that are polar opposite to my conservative thoughts, I can toast to our betterment in life and the hope we return to the land of united bloody Americans (as the Brits would call us.)

I have not forgotten: 

The memories, the feelings from that day have not faded, nor diminished. It was to be a perfect blue bird day in September.

The near perfect September day morphed, shattered for thousands of victims in mere seconds for many, some in agonizing, terror filled minutes, hours yet for others.

In the ripples of life, our greatest loss is to never know or benefit from what great deeds and accomplishments from all those lost. 

That we came together as Americans.We were united as Americans. We still are Americans. Many have forgotten this very fact in recent times.

Those that perished on this fateful day of September 11th, 2001.

Those that gave all in order to save lives. Heroes that walk among us to this day.

Those  who survived only to succumb to it days, months, and years later.

That we are all equal by way of our maker

This is republish each year as I find it so important to include:

Each anniversary of 9/11, my thoughts return to two fellow NWTF members Cynthia Giugliano & Walter Weaver that we lost that day. A memorial webpage can be found at http://www.turkey-talk.com/9_11_01_memorial.htm

As you toe up on the start line of your favorite road race or triathlon or enjoy another fall season hunting our nation’s forests, fishing the lakes and streams of our great land, I ask that each of you give thought to those that serve us. In your travels I ask that you take the time to thank those that serve us, and continue to support what they do for our country.

Along with counting your blessings, say a prayer for all innocent victims, and that you do something on your part to make the world just a little bit better for those around you. We can all benefit from a little emphasis on acts of kindness.

© 2021 Mike Joyner- Joyner Outdoor Media