I love this wonderful place we live, and the freedoms we enjoy. I also have a special place in my heart for New York City, and its inhabitants after living there as a nanny, and then from January 1, 2002 until June 27 2003 as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I received the letter assigning me to the New York New York South mission in August of 2001, which was unusual as it left me 4 months before I entered the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah on December 12, 2001. When all the chaos and tragedy of September 11, 2001 occurred, I felt a close tie with the people most personally affected. During my stay in New York I met so many wonderful people from all nationalities, economic statuses, and religions. They are amazing people, with memories of their past, and hope for the future....just like me and my family. We could see the Empire State Building from almost all the areas I served in during the mission, and the image of this building is a dramatic symbol to me of my love for the vibrant New York City, which is still full of memories and hope for the future. God Bless America, and those who protect our freedoms and beliefs.
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