I Love NY

I love New York City. True, I have only visited there once when I was a child, but I feel very close to that city. Someday I will go there and breath in the excitement lingering in the city air. I will take in a great Broadway production, and secretly wish to be on the stage. I will eat some pizza, stop by Letterman, and shop the shops. I will go there, someday. But beyond the romance of this city, is the heartache of a terrible break-up. The break-up that shocked our nation and caused such horrific tragedy. Of course, I am referring the events of 9.11.01. I know I am not alone when I say I will never forget that day. Our lives changed that day. Our nation changed.

One thing that always remains constant in a world full of noise and tumult is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I remember the worry I had for my growing family. I remember being settled by the message of the peaceable gospel. I remember hearing the Prophet's calming counsel. I remember 9.11, nearly every day.

I am so grateful for the Way of the gospel and the comfort I find in the gospel truth. When terror strikes, we can find hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

One day I will visit New York City. I will walk to Ground Zero and silently I will offer a prayer of gratitude. I will thank my Heavenly Father for all I have, and for the knowledge that allows me to Hope.