9-11.

Yes, I remember exactly where I was, what I was doing, and the heartache I felt (and days afterwards) on this date five years ago. Ryan was just 12 months old and Robert was just a few months shy of being three. I remember looking at them and wondering what their future would hold. Looking at their little innocent faces and wondering what/how I could ever explain this tragedy of events.

I've been talking with them (the boys) about it a little the past week or so. As much as I think they can understand. Sometimes, I believe, they can understand a lot more than we give them credit for.

I know that personally, I've changed as a person and a mom since 9/11/01. I won't go into all of the changes, they are many, however, I do know more than ever just how precious life is, and how much we don't know what tomorrow brings. We must embrace the moments we have every single day.

As we remember the events of 9/11, I'm going to say a prayer for those who were affected firsthand by the loss of a loved one and also a prayer for those people in my life that I cherish.