I remember...

Some brief thoughts I had this morning...

I remember when the word "terror" wasn't even part of my vocabulary. Or if it was, I was referring to my little brother.

I remember hanging out in the local airport, mesmerized by the planes coming and going, waiting impatiently at the gate to welcome Dad back from a business trip. Or later in life- an embarrassing procession of American flags and loud songs to send my favorite Schnucki back to Germany after her exchange year.

I remember when Afghanistan was another place on a map I learned in geography. Or something I covered up with while laying on the couch.

I remember feeling protected in my country, naive from growing up during peaceful times (relatively speaking).

I remember when I thought that every person must innately place some value on human life.

Today is a day of remembrance. I don't often realize how much things have changed, how much I've changed, until I think back to before. We can never go back to before.

Many thoughts, too many to dive into here.

Do you remember?