tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post8838375002689171654..comments2024-03-28T01:41:53.589-04:00Comments on Ms. Toody Goo Shoes: A Visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York CityAmy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-40112864508117910352014-12-05T13:02:41.212-05:002014-12-05T13:02:41.212-05:00This was a very moving post to read and I am sure ...This was a very moving post to read and I am sure a difficult one to write. SO thanks for sharing about that fateful day and also showing us what things are like now in that area. The tree is amazing and it is wonderful that it has been replaced back in thee square adn it loks like it is doing really well. This is living. The 2 pools and names are a beautiful tribute to all those who lost their lives that day Have a lovely weekend.Margaret Birding For Pleasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400663056547331997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-40428632798159895342014-11-11T20:49:25.901-05:002014-11-11T20:49:25.901-05:00Dear Amy, It is very painful. xo Catherine Dear Amy, It is very painful. xo Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-26210367188286996382014-11-11T05:31:55.909-05:002014-11-11T05:31:55.909-05:00I remember very well where I was when I learnt abo...I remember very well where I was when I learnt about the first attack and when I saw the second plane crash, it makes me cry just to think about it... I lived in Paris then, I was studying at the Sorbonne and in the following weeks, the whole university was evacuated twice by military as they had received information that it might be targetted next... It was a surreal month... One I'll never forget, one that has changed me forever. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-84298087139442841602014-11-11T01:24:24.593-05:002014-11-11T01:24:24.593-05:00Beautiful shots of the memorial!Beautiful shots of the memorial!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-33080017128891922162014-11-10T17:54:57.508-05:002014-11-10T17:54:57.508-05:00My husband is from Harlem and we have yet to go ba...My husband is from Harlem and we have yet to go back and see the memorial. It is harder and harder for him to go back since he left in the late 1980's. Thanks for the tour and hopefully someday we will get there.AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-78808011907423045982014-11-10T12:50:17.393-05:002014-11-10T12:50:17.393-05:00May we never forget indeed! I was on my way to wor...May we never forget indeed! I was on my way to work when this life changing/world changing thing happened. It was and still is unbelievable. Thanks for sharing this beautiful tribute Amy!Rosellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14615262714438296920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-67595230797905135962014-11-10T10:15:38.156-05:002014-11-10T10:15:38.156-05:00Amy, What a beautiful tribute to 9/11, both the me...Amy, What a beautiful tribute to 9/11, both the memorial and your words and photos. I haven't been, but will make it a priority next time I'm in the city. Thanks once again for linking up with #wkendtravelinspiration!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-36497159688949402552014-11-10T08:38:07.769-05:002014-11-10T08:38:07.769-05:00Thanks for sharing. It was the worst day ever. Thanks for sharing. It was the worst day ever. Japolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07298168458099473725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-74084312550731419192014-11-09T23:11:13.267-05:002014-11-09T23:11:13.267-05:00This tower was a long time coming, but worth the w...This tower was a long time coming, but worth the wait. It's beautiful, and the story about the tree is quite special. Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-3160406146526925272014-11-09T22:42:25.483-05:002014-11-09T22:42:25.483-05:00I can't imagine what it must have been like to...I can't imagine what it must have been like to actually be there and to live through that. It's good for you to share a post like this to let people know your feelings and thoughts. <br /><br />We lived in Oklahoma City when the Murrah Bombing happened. I remember specific details like you are mentioning. I was a teacher at the time with my class in line to go on a field trip. When the bomb went off miles away, my door slammed. I knew it was some kind of explosion because my husband is in the commercial explosives business (mining) and I had been around them before. The sadness that overcame our city at the time and for a time after was none I will ever forget as long as I live. Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-8624931444433181082014-11-09T22:17:00.518-05:002014-11-09T22:17:00.518-05:00I can't even begin to imagine how difficult an...I can't even begin to imagine how difficult and emotional it was to be in New York that day. I remember watching the Today Show and seeing Katie Couric reacting as the initial reports came in. You could see it in her face. Confusion, then disbelief, then horror. I am in awe of the professionalism that the journalists demonstrated in the face of such unbelievable and terrifying events.Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-2379997027390515702014-11-09T20:53:48.654-05:002014-11-09T20:53:48.654-05:00I cannot imagine what you felt then or now. I was...I cannot imagine what you felt then or now. I was in New Orleans and with my computer I was able to keep a lot of concerned friends informed, some in other countries. Having survived Hurricane Katrina, one thing I've learned, when you experience a disaster you are stronger for it. Personally and as a nation.<br />Thank you for sharing with us.Linda Goudelockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09500618567621582166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-28278951650907555532014-11-09T20:00:12.324-05:002014-11-09T20:00:12.324-05:00Reading your description of that horrible day that...Reading your description of that horrible day that you yourself experienced , brings chills to my body ( here in WI,years later ) I clearly remember watching it all on TV that day, but I can not imagine being you, and living in the city and going to work, how scary it had to be. I am so happy that you are now safely here, and are still going strong...I am sure you must have nightmares of something so tragic....Thank you for sharing...Bonnie Schultehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662392601280165884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-44186307841625477142014-11-09T19:31:21.934-05:002014-11-09T19:31:21.934-05:00That day will be in my mind forever. I went downst...That day will be in my mind forever. I went downstairs in the old house and turned the TV on and saw the first plane. I couldn't believe my eyes and then the second plane. I couldn't breathe and just called John in the City and I couldn't reach him and was so scared. When he got home I ran down the stairs. He dropped his briefcase grabbed me and cried. It took hours to get home <br /><br />Cindy Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-75545935721480060712014-11-09T19:03:27.907-05:002014-11-09T19:03:27.907-05:00Tears reading this. It all comes back. I was in ...Tears reading this. It all comes back. I was in my office here in FL and my Production Coordinator radioed me from the soundstage asking if I had my TV on. At that time only the first plane had hit. Our Producer was in town from NYC (our home office was at 1515 Broadway but our production was based in FL) and he immediately said "this is very wrong. It's an attack". Within seconds of him saying that we saw the second plane hit on live TV.<br />Friends of mine in accounting escaped the South tower only because they started heading down the stairs when the first plane hit the North tower. <br />That day was hell. Our two little guys weren't born yet and my oldest was only 6. We were far away and felt helpless and just wanted to be with our families. I think everyone in Orlando went home immediately because I recall driving home later in the day and the interstate was almost empty.<br />I flew up and visited Ground Zero two weeks later. No words. <br />I'd like to get to the memorial soon. <br />Thank you for sharing this Amy. xoxo #NeverForget<br /><br /><br />Claire @ A Little Claireificationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10351830039821577114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-38088451363435008822014-11-09T17:16:02.774-05:002014-11-09T17:16:02.774-05:00I knew a number of people who prerished on that te...I knew a number of people who prerished on that terrible day. I will always remember where I was and where my husband was. I remember calling your house to be sure you were OK. I haven't been down there since all of this new beauty and rememberences were completed so than you for sharing this. I hope to get there soon.Phyllisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-19639133078913280272014-11-09T16:05:14.902-05:002014-11-09T16:05:14.902-05:00What a beautiful post. I'll never forget that...What a beautiful post. I'll never forget that awful day, and watching in disbelief on my computer at work. Thank you for "taking us along" to such an emotional place ... I'm in awe of the memorial.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111490575463294718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2165759327413478117.post-66411708738331955782014-11-09T13:55:58.345-05:002014-11-09T13:55:58.345-05:00Such a moving post Amy. I remember watching the t...Such a moving post Amy. I remember watching the terror unfold on the tv over here and not being able to move from it in absolute disbelief and horror for those who were there. The memorial looks to be such a respectful place. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. xxsweetbriardreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03036932595395191529noreply@blogger.com