Colleen, My installation has been on full alert since 1100 and the civilians have been sent home. Most threatening to our personal security and well-being, especially with Norfolk Navy Base being so close by. Frankly, I'm scared, and feel very much alone here in this house with my son and the TV. I supposed to be the strong one, and don't feel that way. I am fearful of friends and colleagues in the DC area, and feel terrible for all thos ein NY. What an awful thing. Thanks for your note - I needed it. Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Colleen Pustola" <ladyaudris@earthlink.net> To: <BOWER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 1:32 PM Subject: [BOWER] CHAT: THERE ARE NO WORDS... > Hi family, > > I don't know what brings me to you right now... I just know I need to be > "with" you. > > We have cousins in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh. I'm > extremely worried about them and hope everyone is still safe. I'm very > concerned for any of you who have/had family in those areas. Cousins, > there just aren't words enough that I can say, but to let you know that > the family is "here" for you as much as we can be. You most assuredly > have our prayers. > > My military husband... well, I don't think I really need to tell you > what's going on with us right now. To all my sisters (military wives), > I know your fears; I have them, too. > > The United States will never be the same again; nor will the world. > > Colleen > > > ==== BOWER Mailing List ==== > Bower Cottage, sister site to the Bower Family Homestead, homesites of > the Bower research group -- http://bowercommunity.com/cottage > >