Child Psych

3 Pages 630 Words

Over the past five days everyone around the world has done a great deal of thinking about family. Living close to the city, I have been greatly affected by the events that occurred on September 11, 2001. As I sat in my dorm room on that dreaded day I thought about what life would be like without my father who is a New York City police officer as well as my uncles and cousin that work within a block of the buildings. Unable to get in touch with anyone I know, because of the brought down phone lines, I sat and wondered. I wondered about where they were and what they saw. I thought about how scared they were and if they got out in time. The thoughts that ran through my head on September 11, 2001 are unexplainable.
Only two days before, I saw my family in a totally different way. I described my family as being my mother, father, and two brothers. Now, when I begin to tell about my family, I gain a picture of everyone ranging from my mother and father to my second and third cousins. I realize that each and every one of these people has touched my life in one-way or another. Even if it was only a phone call or a Christmas card to the family once a year, they still are my family.
After finding out that everything was good and well with the people I was most concerned about I felt a sigh of relief. Next, I imagined life without them once again. And I could not imagine it. What would I do? Where would I be? What would I do without my uncle who has made it a point my entire life to let me know that I am special? Where would I be without my cousin who was always so cool to me? Who would remember my birthday if my uncle was not here? These questions now make me understand how much and how often I take loved ones for granted. I have never considered the idea that they may not be here one day. Now, this thought takes over my life.
When I first completed my autobiography I stated that I would not change anything a...