aftermath: it is now a time to regroup and stay strong amidst the insanity that was perpetrated against innocent lives. as crazy as it sounds, everything happens for a reason. that reason should motivate us to only look forward and not look back. i look out my window and see a puff of dust and smoke, remnants of what used to be the heart of the financial district. very sad, but it is over for now. we must move forward. my prayers go out to the families that were tragically affected in this awful catastrophe.