I had a college friend with whom i travelled through Europe; she ran down the stairs of one of the twin towers to save her life. We lost touch that day after i found out she was safe and it was many years before we spoke to each other again. from 2001-2013.of courseChristmas cards were exchanged. i decided on New Years day 2013 we would speak to each other again, I found her at her mother's house and we began to build our relationship back. and so we have. i wanted to share my text i sent to her this morning on this day i know is very difficult for her.
We both have travelled difficult journeys, life threatening yet different for both of us. I wish I could have, and could be there for you as you heal and must be reminded on days like today of the hardest and scariest fight for your life. Daily I am reminded of mine. There are no words anyone can say to change memories. I stand with you because I know from being your friend and traveling in Europe with you, that you are one tough "cookie". Your word not mine. :). We may have lost touch for awhile but I stand with you and will walk with you through anything because you know I care for you. You have to hold my hand no matter what, because my balance is horrible and I stumble and sometimes fall. ;). But I get back up again and continue my journey just like you do with yours. I send my love today and every day.
Our Friendship is important to me and she texted back how happy she was that we reconnected and that my words meant a lot to her. Today was a day when I felt words should be personal to each survivor of that horrible day. Speak to someone about their personnel struggle not just with cliches. They've heard them for the past 12 years.
I missed my friend, she is a survivor like me and we will walk together through life supporting each other from now on.
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