Meet Me in the Stairwell (Religious Overtones)

[susanr613]

'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'

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 h eart 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 , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan ..
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... Ta ke
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?

Sept. 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.

 

[Jennie4PC]

As I was reading this it made me cry. So true he is always with us no matter who we are. Thanks Susan for posting this.

 

[tlag1986]

This is so beautiful it made me cry. Thank you so much Susan.

 

[pamperedbecky]

I'm in Panera reading this (supposed to be doing work while my daughter is at a park district class!) and I'd MUCH rather be home crying from reading this instead of the middle of Panera!

Beautiful though. Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[susanr613]

well, at least there are plenty of napkins there to dry your tears.....

i'm glad you appreciated the post

 

[BethCooks4U]

I'm crying too. Thanks for posting.

 

[pcchefjane]

That is beautiful! I remember seeing it several years ago and it made me cry then...as it is doing now! Thanks so much for sharing, Susan!

 

[sklay723]

What a beautiful reminder of the comfort we are offered, just by believing. Thank you for sharing this with us!!!

 

[TammyStar]

Okay at the airport crying, thanks Susan that was beautiful!

Tammy

 

[Kitchen Diva]

Okay- that made my mascara run... (sniff)

 

[dianevill]

I'm crying, too, :cry: in the privacy of my hotel room, though.

Thanks for sharing, Susan.

 

[raebates]

Thank you, Susan. That was beautiful.

 

[chefmeg]

can't type through the tears.....thanks, Susan!

 

[peichef]

couldn't read this yesterday. Too many bad memories form that day. My brother was one of the first responders on site & we spent the day - post collapse -- not knowing if he was alive or dead. Thank God, he survived. Thank you for posting this Susan. It is a great reminder of God's unfailing love and the strength He provides in our moments of need.