There were countless miracles on and after 911 in New York. Humans helping humans again...some say they were angels in human form.

This particular church stands directly across the street from where the towers once stretched to the sky. I visited New York in December after the September tragedy. The church had become a central communications point for those searching for their loved ones. Inside, the banners that adorned the walls were from all over the world. Some thanking for all the volunteer help, banners remembering the lost souls and the brave firefighters and policemen on that day.

Outside lining the sidewalks and front of the church were poignant photos "Looking for....", "Have you seen....", "My husband...the best Father to .....", Janet, mother to be...." The smell of electrical wiring still hung heavy in the air.

Eight years after the tragedy, our human nature tends to put aside tragedy as a coping defense. While completely understandable...the trauma of that day is not lessened by time...it still remains an unconscionable act that ripped the American fabric. It has been said that September 11th, 2001 began "The New Normal"...our life, our privacy rights, our daily activities were inexorably changed on that day.

Prayers for the families who lost loved ones on that cool crisp sunny day in September, I haven't forgotten you and never will.