Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Thank you for sharing your story! It made me cry but also reminds us that miracles happened on that day despite all the tragedy!

I think if your son will not get scared, then i would definitely tell him. IMO, it's important for him to learn how closely his family, and all of NY for that matter, was affected by the events of that day. Your personal story is way better than anything he could learn at school, see in a movie or on tv. I think it's ok if you all cry! But I would try to end on a happy thought about how your family now lives happily ever after!

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

wow, that story has me in tears.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

I remember your story. And I think about around the anniversary.
I don't even need to read it, it makes me cry just thinking about it.

I don't know your son, but is this letter something you can share with him and than let him lead the way with questions?

I don't even know if that's a good idea, just a suggestion.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

I still cry every time i read this.

You know what I never thought about? Those teachers out there right now that have classrooms full of babies that were in utero for 9/11, like your son. Must be so surreal to "teach" it as a history event.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Every time I read this. It gets to me every single time.

God bless you and your family.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

every year i read this. every year i cry. god blessed your family.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

All I can say is WOW.....and thanks for sharing

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

OMG I had no idea. I must have missed this the past few years and I am at a complete loss of words right now bc I am sobbing.

I got chills as I read each line. That is a such a story and I just can't....I can't

You last line got me...."your new life began".

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

That is an amazing story! Thank you for sharing

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Immediate tears with your well written story.

You provide such important reasons to share your story with your son, so emotional and real.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

I teared when I read your story. Thank God your husband made it.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

I cry every time I read this!

I don't have any older children, but, if you feel Nick is ready, I'd tell him.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Posted by waterspout4

I cry every time I read this. There are tears of happiness for you and tears of sorrow for those that didn't have the happy ending. God Bless You and your decision to tell him this year.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

That is beautiful!!!!! I teared up reading it also.

For those of u wanting ur kids to know about 9/11 & not knowing how to do it, Linda Ellerbee just made a documentary/news report that aired on Nickelodeon. The whole show that aired was an hour, but there's a clip on the website that summarizes it all without too graphic of images.... The clip is 22 min long... I just showed it to my 6th graders today & it seemed to answer a lot of their questions in the most "non-scary" way possible. Here's the link for those of u interested.......


Nickelodeon Kids' 9/11 Documentary Clip

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Every time I read this I cry. I'm almost as pregnant as you were that day and I just don't know how you did it..I just can't believe this miracle still..wow. I hope you do well on sunday. He is so special!

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Unfortunately too many people I know don't have a happy ending to that day and 10 years later there still are no happy endings but I am glad yours was a happy one.

Message edited 10/23/2011 9:28:38 PM.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Posted by waterspout4

I cry every time I read this. There are tears of happiness for you and tears of sorrow for those that didn't have the happy ending. God Bless You and your decision to tell him this year.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

No matter how many times I read this it reduces me to tears

I have no advice on how to tell your son but I think he will probbly take it better than you think. I think you are right, you and your DH weren't ready. Your story is written so perfectly, I think once your son reads/hears it he will understand that day (not to mention the love you and your husband have for your family)

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

I cry every time I read your story.. both happy and sad tears

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

in tears... I can't even imagine

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Thank you for sharing that. I'm not exaggerating when I say that it literally put me in tears. Thanks to God for your happy ending. Your family is very very blessed.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

All I can say is "WOW"....what an amazing story and to have it all written down! I am in tears for your happiness. I have no words of advice for telling your son, but I am sure he will be very proud of his parents.

Re: I think it's time to tell my 9 1/2 year old son about 9-11 (also a copied and pasted memoir of my 9-11 experience)

Thank you to everyone for your kind words.

And thank you for your words of encouragement!

Thank you to babybeluga for that link. I am DEFINITELY going to show it to BOTH of my boys.