10 years ago... we suffered but we held on

10 years ago on this day... there were two airplanes that were flying uncontrollably and hijacked by terrorists, thus crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the attacks. It was a devastating event that brought us down with sorrow, anger and pain because our loved ones died of a horrible death.

I remember that day 10 years ago... I was only seven years old when that tragedy took place. It is a day that we'll never forget because we saw what happened.

As I thought of the event from 10 years ago I didn't understand why that horror happened in this world; and I wished it never happened because I wanted it to be a non-existent nightmare as much as a lot of you do. But then a thought came to my mind: I remembered the Savior and the sacrifice He made for us. While He was dying on the cross He prayed to His Father in Heaven and asked Him to forgive those who've betrayed Him and nailed Him on the cross for they knew not what they were doing. I also thought of our Heavenly Father who created us and loves us. I know it was hard for Him to deal with that event and He didn't want that to happen because He knew it would take place and it wouldn't be easy for us to face. But through prayer and trust in the Lord we have regained hope, faith and love after the trial. It's not easy to forgive but we are able to do it with the Lord's help and support.

"Love one another; as I have loved you."
-John 13:34