September 11, 2001

The morning of September 11, 2001

Attack!

I was sitting in the Lansing Community College library when at shortly after nine a.m., special reports interrupted the radio morning talk show that I was listening to. Why? I asked myself.

I cannot believe what I am hearing, “comparable to World War II, worse than Pearl Harbor,” “no one is not at risk,” states one reporter.

A plane has just hit one of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City, Lower Manhattan. What? This must be an accident. I quickly emailed Steve to let him know about it, he thought as I, an accident. This was the same building that was bombed in 1993, various thoughts were running through my head and were promptly verified by news reports. This happened approximately 8:45am. Approximately 9:03am another plane has hit the opposite tower. Terrorist! Was the next word to be said. These planes were quickly identified, within minutes to be hijacked by Middle Eastern terrorists. Everything is closing, world chaos. General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Major League Baseball Association. The Sears Tower and Seattle Space Station has closed. No planes, commercial, personal, industrial or otherwise is to be in the air. Shortly after hearing all of this I had to go to class, so I’m not quite sure at this point what all I have missed. After class I came out to find out that more planes have crashed. One into the Pentagon in Washington D.C,. and the other somewhere in Pennsylvania. What could drive anyone to do something as terrible as this?

The towers came tumbling to the ground at ??? These buildings crumbled upon THOUSANDS of people. Fire and thick smoke surround everything, “you can’t even see your hand in front of your face.” ??? people have died within the planes that crashed into the three buildings and the country. Which doesn’t include the people IN the buildings.

To Be Continued…

4th of July 2001

Grand Haven & Holland

Mother's Day 2001

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Current mood: loving

Happy Mother's Day mom!!!

We celebrated at Red Lobster as we traditionally do.

Camping with Steve & Toby

Mom

Mother's Day 2000

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Current mood: loving

Happy Mother's Day mom!!!

We celebrated at Red Lobster as we traditionally do.

You

You

Friendship is made up of
Trust to last a lifetime
Empowerment of one another
Experiences and memories

Love is made up of
Romance to last a lifetime
Compassion of one another
Experiences and memories

Life is made up of
Decisions to last a lifetime
Hardships of one another
Experiences and memories

Will you be my friend?
Will you be my lover?
Will you be my life?

New Year's Eve 1999

Christmas 1999

All I Want

All I could ever ask for
Out of life is easy to accomplish
I just need to take small steps
To make my dreams reality

I want to settle down
Easy some would say
But it entails a lot
Of persistence and determination

I want a career
I want to be established
I want to be recognized
I don’t want to worry anymore

I want a family
I want to walk them through life
And I want them to help me through mine
I don’t want to worry anymore

I want a lover
I want someone to love
I want someone to love me
I don’t want to worry anymore

Philosophy Number One

Philosophy Number One

I have just been asked
Possibly the easiest question
That I can truthfully answer

“What do you regret most in life?”

‘Why?’

‘Why should anyone regret anything?’

I have come to one conclusion
‘Everything in life,
Everything you do,
You do it for a reason.’

Now it is up to you
To reach within your soul
To find the answers
To figure out
‘Why?’

Have You Ever?

Have You Ever?

Have you ever
Looked into someone’s eyes
So deep, so entrance
It were as if
You could read
They’re every thought?

Have you ever
Been touched by someone
So gentle, so mysterious
That
You could feel your every worry
Leave your mind?

Have you ever
Had someone whisper in your ear
Kind words, so sweet
Your heart felt as though it had
Soared amongst the clouds?

Have you ever
Smelled someone’s
Wonderful scent, so exotic
That every time you smell it again
It fills your thoughts’ with memories of them?

Have you ever
Tasted someone’s
Luscious lips, so sensual
They draw you back for more
You desire it most

Have you ever
Let your senses free?

Have you ever
Been in love?

What Color Are My Eye’s?

What Color Are My Eye’s?

We know one another
Inside and out
Thoughts, ideas, emotions
I know where you’ve been
I know where you’re going
We’ve shared experiences
We’ve defeated challenges
We’ve conquered love
Memories that will last a lifetime

As I sit here
And think of you
All I can picture
Is pure beauty

I see the deep dimples
That lie beside your perfect mouth
I see the exotic mystery
That your sensual body portrays
I feel your strong arms
That hold me when I need it most
I feel the rough palm of your hand
That holds the key to my heart
I smell your soft scent
That fills my heart with desire
I taste your sweet lips
That sends chills throughout my body

Do you think of me
The way I think of you?
Do you feel the way
I feel about you?
Do you picture me
The way I picture you?
Can you answer this one simple question?
What color are my eyes?

We Are Meant To Be

We Are Meant To Be

Since I met you
All I can think about
Are ways to make you happy
Happier than you’ve ever known
As each moment passes by
Each day I can’t see
Your warm smile
Can’t feel
Your gentle touch
Can’t hear
Your sweet voice
I feel an ache in my heart

It’s amazing how one night
Can change everything
Thoughts
Ideas
Emotions
Since that night
My thoughts of you rage
My ideas are for the future
My emotions for you prevail

Now finding out that
Nothing is to become
Of our time shared
My feelings for you are still there
Just wishing, hoping
That someday you’ll realize
“We are meant to be”

The Right Place To Be

The Right Place To Be

We met by mere chance
And now that I’ve gotten to know you
You are all that I’ve been longing for
To hold you in my arms
Gives me great happiness
When you’re not around
I feel an ache in my heart
I want to get to know you
All there is about you
I can’t wait to see
What the future holds for us
You have so much to offer
I have so much to give
Please don’t run
Please don’t go
Don’t be afraid
Just open your mind
Open your heart
And take me into your arms

Bond

Getting to know you
Is like getting to know myself
All over again
We have so much in common
Thoughts
Ideas
Emotions
It almost scares me
In that the short time
We’ve known one another
I feel the strongest bond
Hoping you feel the same

You Are My Man

You Are My Man
Quinton Hampton

You are the man I want
You are the man I need
Ever since the first day
Our eyes met
I have these feelings in my heart
That only grows stronger
As each day goes by
To hear your voice
Pleases my every need
To feel the warmth of your soul
Fills mine with happiness
The kiss of your sweet lips
Sends chills throughout my body
To hold you in my arms
Reassures me that
You are my man