God Bless America on September 11th, 2011

It has been ten years since that tragic day of September 11th, 2001...
when America's Homeland was viciously attacked and nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives in an instant.

We pray now, for our Country and those who lost someone they loved on that day. And, we pray, for those who escaped with their lives, but forever carry their memories.

Like many of you, I remember watching the events unfold on my TV that day, surrounded by my family - wondering what might happen next. It was extremely frightening, however, I pray we never forget.

God bless You All, our Courageous Military, and God bless America...

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"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

TV Specials honoring the 10th Year Anniversary of 9/11

As we near September 11th, 2011... Let us never forget the terrible tragedy of that day - 10 years ago. May we continue to display our American flags with honor and Pray for our Country!

(*Please Note: Most of these programs listed below will not be suitable for young children.)


TV SPECIALS:

*The National Geographic Channel will air a documentary, "George W. Bush: The 9/11 Interview" on the September 11, 2011 terrorist attacks. Premieres August 28th.

(President George W. Bush will be speaking in this documentary in intimate detail about the days and weeks following the world changing event of 9/11)


*FOX NEWS will have Documentary Specials and LIVE Coverage from New York, at the site of Ground Zero on September 11th.

(Specials will include: "9/11 -- Day of Terror" and "Secrets of 9/11.")


*"Children of 9/11" Special to Air on Monday, September 5th on NBC

(TEN YEARS AFTER SEPTEMBER 11TH 2001, THIS SPECIAL, "CHILDREN OF 9/11" GIVES A VOICE, FOR THE FIRST TIME, TO YOUNG PEOPLE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY THAT FATEFUL DAY.)


*CMT Pays Tribute to the Stories of Survival from 9/11 When "Angels Among Us" Premieres September 8

(New CMT Series Explores Real-Life Encounters with Angels. The first one-hour episode of ANGELS AMONG US takes an awe-inspiring look into their individual miracles of survival, with touching stories that can only be explained by acts of divine intervention.)


*CBS to Broadcast "9/11: 10 Years Later," Marking the 10th Anniversary of the World Trade Center Attack, Sunday, Sept. 11

(Two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro returns as host of the program, taking viewers back to Ground Zero 10 years later, as the special presents exclusive footage inside the rebuilding of the site and the 9/11 Memorial.)

*Nick News Special on 9/11 for Kids Too Young to Remember, In "What Happened?: The Story of September 11, 2001," Airing Sept. 1 at 9 P.M. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon

(Nick News assembles experts to take on kids' questions about 9/11 and its aftermath.)


*PBS will have several Specials honoring the 10th anniversary of 9/11 from September 5-11

(Specials include: America Remembers: 9/11, New York Philharmonic 10th Anniversary Concert for 9/11, Engineering Ground Zero, Frontline 9/11 special - please check your local PBS for times.)


*History Channel Remembers 9/11 on Its Tenth Anniversary - "9/11: The Days After," a follow-up to "102 Minutes That Changed America," will premiere Saturday, September 10, and they will also have "Voices from Inside the Towers" and the "Making the 9/11 Memorial".

(As the world prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, the HISTORY CHANNEL will remember as well with a powerful and poignant lineup of 9/11 documentaries, a global simulcast and a partnership with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.)



Please check the Family TV Schedule for times for these programs and other Specials Commemorating 9/11.

As we remember the terror of this horrible event in our American History, let us take heart in these words from our former President:

"Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a Power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23:

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me.

This is a day when all Americans from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. America has stood down enemies before, and we will do so this time. None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend freedom and all that is good and just in our world.

Thank you. Good night. And God bless America."

~ President George W. Bush

on the night of September 11, 2001

  I know I will watch some of these shows, but I must admit, not all. It is difficult to re-live the memories of this tragic day, yet it is important for us all to remember it. I cannot imagine what those who were there on that day are going through... especially, after the earthquake on Tuesday, (August 23, 2011) which forced people to evacuate their work places after the buildings shook - reminding them eerily of 9/11 all over again.

 I pray for all the families who endured loss on that day of September 11, 2001 and for those who have lost loved ones - soldiers, fighting for our freedom ever since.

God Bless America ~ Land that I love!

PBS National Memorial Day Concert 2011

I hope many of you saw the PBS National Memorial Day Concert. It was very well done - respectful, moving, and deeply inspiring. Listening to those stories of bravery and loss, our family wept. I am so deeply proud of our Military and each time I hear these stories, I feel even more proud of our troops and America!

I am so proud to be an American... God bless America!!!


If you missed this special show, Sunday evening... it may replay in your area tonight - May 30th. I  checked my local PBS - and they are playing it late - at 3 AM. Please check yours and record it if you have to. It's a great program for honoring what the true meaning of Memorial Day is - a day to honor our Troops, our Freedom, and Country.

See the official web-site for the PBS National Memorial Day Concert:
http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/

God Bless our Soldiers... Veterans Day - November 11th, 2010

For all of our Soldiers, who have served,

and for Those who continue to serve America today,

May God bless you and your families...

for your sacrifice for this Country and our Freedom! 

WE SALUTE YOU!
Our Best & Bravest,
Soldiers, Veterans, and Fallen Heroes

Somebody's praying you through...





September 11th, 2010

Remembering 9-11-01.

My prayers continue to go out to the Family and Friends of those we lost on that day and our courageous soldiers, as well.

God bless America and All who Defend Her!

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

-2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

Happy 4th of July ... It's Independence Day!!!

May you celebrate and honor everything wonderful about this country... the United States of America!

We are so blessed to live in this great nation. Thank you to our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Forefathers, and our Military, for our Freedom! We know it wasn't free.

God Bless America!

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The signing of The Declaration of Independence

July 4th, 1776

Visit the Family TV Schedule to see when your favorite Patriotic Program with Music and Fireworks - airs on July 4th!


July 1776 ~

John Adams thought that the vote for independence on July 2nd would be the day commemorated; he did not foresee that Americans—including himself—would instead celebrate Independence Day on the date that the announcement of that act was finalized - July 4, 1776.

In a letter to his wife, Abigail Adams, John wrote:

"The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.

I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.

It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."

I find those words to be a beautiful decree from the heart of our Forefather and second President, John Adams ... that this day... ultimately celebrated on July 4th... "ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty."

I agree wholeheartedly that our celebrations, picnics, parades, Patriotic Songs and Hymns, and Firework Displays should all be in glory and honor of our Lord, God Almighty... our Creator who has blessed each and everyone of us who live in this great country! How wonderful that this tradition of marking our Patriotism to America is still carried out Over 200 years later!

Happy Fourth of July!

GOD BLESS AMERICA...

and ALL Who Defend Her!

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."

~2 Chronicles 7:14

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For the Full Letters of John Adams to his wife, Abigail -
please visit Adams Electronic Archive

Flag Day... May we all remember She Stands!

June 14, 2010 ~

I wanted to share this inspiring song, written and sung by Michael W. Smith, in honor of the American Flag and all that she represents. Throughout our history... through celebrations, parades, conflicts, burials, sporting events and games, in peacetime and in battle... whether on foreign soil or home - She Stands!

Michael W. Smith - She Stands
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Michael W. Smith - She Stands

God Bless America!!!

Memorial Day

May you all have a restful and peaceful Memorial Day, as we remember loved ones and honor our soldiers.

Catch the National Memorial Day Concert 2010 on your local PBS station, airing several times from May 30th to June 1st.

Check your local listings for times airing:
http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/

It's a Live Holiday Concert with Music and Patriotic Tributes.

Live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C., Emmy Award-winner Gary Sinise and Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna host a special concert honoring soldiers, their families and those who have given their lives for the country.


God's blessings to you all on this Memorial Day!