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To Keep the World Turning

September 7, 2012
By Danica_Straiveo, SPRINGFIELD, Virginia
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&quot;My thoughts are like stars I cannot fathom into constellations.&quot; - John Green (The Fault in Our Stars)<br /> &quot;Because I have something to say, and I want the world to hear it.&quot; <br /> &quot;Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.&quot; -Unknown

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Summary:

Twenty-thousand feet in the air is definitely not the best place to be making a life or death decision, but Skyla doesn't have a choice. When her plane is hijacked, she has to make a decision - die alone or take many more down with her.

Tags: FamilySelf-esteemDeath/lossCurrent events/politicsSeptember 11th9/11Flight 93PlaneDadFatherWorld trade centerSacrificeLoveTerrorist

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Thornybum GOLD said...
on Sep. 30 2012 at 11:44 am
Thornybum GOLD, Carlisle, Other
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To see a world in a grain of sand,<br /> And a heaven in a wild flower,<br /> Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,<br /> And eternity in an hour.

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That is brilliant! Made me cry, but brilliant!