September 11: An Incredible Day

The nicest thing I've ever said or done

Published on September 15, 2005 By Champas Socialist In Current Events

I had this letter published on September 11 2002 in The Age and the SMH.

Something incredible happened on September 11. What happened didn't create world headlines, but it did keep my grandma up all night. The world didn't change, but my life was better for it. Nothing came tumbling down; in fact, something beautiful was created.

My mother was born. Happy birthday, Mum.

To everyone, don't let anybody impair your view of what's beautiful in this world. For there is no greater terror than a world without love - and Mum, they can't crush my love for you.

Comments

Manopeace

on Sep 15, 2005

To everyone, don't let anybody impair your view of what's beautiful in this world. For there is no greater terror than a world without love - and Mum, they can't crush my love for you.

That is a beautiful sentiment. Thank you!
and Happy Birthday to your mom.... we would be nothing if it wasn't for them!

Champas Socialist

on Sep 15, 2005

Thanks mano, I'll pass it on.

Justice For Jews

on Sep 15, 2005

This is sooooo disrespectful to all the victims of Sept 11 (MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIM).

SICK!

dharmagrl

on Sep 15, 2005

Hey, that's my son's birthday too! Cool...now he knows somebody else who shares the same birthday!

Teegstar

on Sep 17, 2005

i think this is really sweet, champ. that date is now nat and lisa's wedding anniversary, too. life, love and happiness keeps being created...

dynamaso

on Sep 19, 2005

Justice For Jews:

This is sooooo disrespectful to all the victims of Sept 11 (MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIM).

SICK!

Grow up and stop being so fucking sensitive. This is a beautiful statement of love to his Mum and yet you have to be so precious and offended. You know what, you're the sick one if you don't or can't understand the intent of this piece.

Champas, I know you probably don't need anyone else defending you, but you hadn't said anything so I thought I would. I thought your final sentence was absolutely beautiful. It had me thinking about my Mum and all the good she has done for me. Well said...

Cheers,

Maso

Manopeace

on Sep 19, 2005

dynamaso

You are talking to a non person there.... a bot... and a bad one too. Don't waste your breath.

dynamaso

on Sep 19, 2005

Thanks Mano. Can I ask... what is a 'bot'?

drmiler

on Sep 20, 2005

I wouldn't worry about him or "britman". They "were" one and the same and have been banished from JU by Karma......

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