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Subject: A Question You Might Have Heard a Few Times

How many of us have heard that question "Where was your GOD when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked?" Well, I know where my GOD was the morning of September 11, 2001. GOD was very busy!  God was trying to discourage anyone from taking these flights. Those four flights together held over 1000 passengers and there were only 266 aboard.  GOD was on 4 commercial flights giving terrified passengers the ability to > stay calm. Not one of the family members who were called by a loved one on one of the high-jacked planes said that passengers were screaming in the background. On one of the flights GOD was giving strength to passengers to try to overtake the hijackers.  GOD was busy trying to create obstacles for employees at the World Trade Center. After all, only around 20,000 were at the towers when the first jet hit. Since the buildings held over 50,000 workers, this was a Miracle in itself. How many of the people who were employed at the World Trade Center told the media that they were late for work or they had traffic delays.  GOD was holding up two 110 story buildings so that 2/3 of the workers could get out. I was so amazed that the top of the towers didn't topple when the jets impacted. And when they did fall, they fell inward. GOD didn't allow them to topple over, as many more lives would have been lost.  And when the buildings went down, my GOD picked up almost 6,000 of His children and carried them home. Reassuring His frightened children that the worst was over and the best was yet to come.  GOD sat down and cried that 19 children could have so much hate in their hearts. That they didn't choose GOD, but another god that doesn't exist, and now they are lost forever and separated from GOD.  GOD sent his children that are best trained for this disaster and had them save the few that were still alive, but unable to help themselves. And then sent many others to help in anyway they were needed.  GOD still isn't finished though, GOD held the loved ones that were left behind in his arms. GOD comforts them daily. God's other children are given the strength to reach out to them and help them in any way they can.  And I believe GOD will continue to help us in what is to come. GOD will give the people in charge of this great nation the strength and the wisdom to do the right thing. GOD would never leave us in our time of need.  So when anyone asks, "Where was your GOD on September 11," you can say "everywhere"! And yes, although this is without a doubt the worst thing I have seen in my life, I see God's miracles in every bit of it. I keep praying for those who don't believe in GOD, every chance I have. I can't imagine going through such a difficult time and not believing in GOD. Life would be hopeless!

Subject:  Survival Rates

Here's another perspective to consider, a bit of positive amidst all the negative. By now everyone has heard death toll stats and reports of the destruction from the terrorist attacks. These were deplorable acts that we will never forget. However, here is another side of the numbers coming out of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. This sad, but somewhat uplifting side has not been highlighted -the SURVIVAL rates.

THE BUILDINGS

The World Trade Center

The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment for some 50,000 people.  With the missing person list just over 5,000 people, that means nearly 90% of the people targeted survived the attack.

The Pentagon

Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the Pentagon. The latest count shows that 189 lost their lives. That is an amazing 99.5% survival rate. In addition, the plane seems to have come in too low, too early, to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations that would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks.  It had recently completed straightening and blast proofing, saving untold lives. his attack was very sad, but a statistical failure. 

THE PLANES

American Airlines Flight 77

This Boeing 757 that was flown into the outside of the Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet only 64 were aboard. Fortunately, 78% of the seats were empty.

American Airlines Flight 11

This Boeing 767 could have had up to 351 people aboard, but only carried 92.  Thankfully 74% of the seats were unfilled.

United Airlines Flight 175

Another Boeing 767 that could have sat 351 people only had 65 people on board. Again, by God's grace, it was 81% empty.

United Airlines Flight 93

This Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with only 45 people aboard out of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a national landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.

IN SUMMARY

Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept cowards, 93% survived or avoided the attacks.  That's a higher survival rate than heart attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver transplants - all common, survivable illnesses. 

The hijacked planes were mostly empty, the Pentagon was hit at it's strongest point, the overwhelming majority of people in the World Trade Center buildings escaped and a handful of passengers gave the ultimate sacrifice to save even more lives.

This is not a call to complacency by any means because we still have much for which to prepare to avoid future threats.  However, it is a recognition we have much for which to give thanks, even amidst our grief and sadness.

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001. Neither will I.  I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say "Good-Bye." I held his fingers steady as he dialed. I gave him the peace to say, "Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK ... I am ready to go." I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night. I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help.  "I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!" I said.  "Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now."  I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered. I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.  I was in Texas, Kansas, London. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me? I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me for the first time on the 86th floor. Some sought Me with their last breath. Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; "Come to Me . this way . take my hand." Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there. I did not place you in the Tower that day. You may not know why, but I do.  However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?  September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are "ready to go." I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

Love,
God