9/11 Survivor describes her escape from the 95th floor
Mikaila's story of how she escaped with the last elevator and survived 9/11.
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Michelle (Mikaila) Cruz
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0:00 - 1:17 Intro
1:18 - 1:50 Who's Mikaila
1:51 - 7:26 September 11th
7:27 - 8:23 Dealing with PTSD
8:24 - 9:37 The Memorial
9:38 - 10:57 Embrace Opportunities
10:58 - 11:40 The Message
11:41 - 12:06 Outro
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Her flight instinct kept her alive. So many people listened to the people who said to stay in your office, everything is fine, and they all died. If you think your life is in danger, do what your gut tells you and do not listen to anyone else
Hindsight is always 20/20.
Isn’t this also the Lady that was with Trump on 9/11 in the Hotel Suite ?
@@wadewilson8011not really. There was nothing to lose if you ran away. Obviously there was plenty to lose if you went back in.
Beautiful person
This lady is not being truthful.
Imagine a plane crashing into the building next to you and telling the people in your building "go back to work". How little of a heart do you have to say that?
Capitalists don't care about you. They just want you to work work work
I agree with you 100%. I don’t understand how you can tell someone to go back to work after watching a plane pummel through the building right next to you, killing hundreds. To pretend it didn’t happen (telling her coworker nothing was wrong with the other tower??) it’s just bleh. Crazy to think so many might’ve been saved if we’d known it was intentional earlier, not some airline failure, and if the workers been allowed to leave and not told to stay. Edit: late but I see y’all’s reply and agree. My comment was kinda emotionally charged, that’s mb, thanks for correcting me.
Money is all that matters to that kind of human
While I 100% agree that there should have been no incentive to get people back to work, you have to realize things were very confusing at the time. Most people didn't even know it was a plane that hit Tower One and instead thought it was an explosive malfunction or similar. You even have stories from people a few floors below the damaged area thinking it was an explosion, because who in their right mind would think it was a plane? People who saw the plane on the ground were actively making comments on videos that implied they thought the plane had a malfunction or something happened to the pilot, not a terrorist attack. Many news stations at first thought it was a bombing and some would report that people were saying it was a plane but to hold all statements with consideration until they could verify what it actually was. The only reasonings I can see for the Port Authority to tell people to go back to work is that 1. They thought this was a one off incident that posed no risk to Tower Two 2) It's a common disaster policy to keep people in place to prevent further causalities 3) Putting people back to work would calm the growing panic in Tower Two and 4) Yes money is also a factor. From everything I've read, listened too, and examined shows people just trying their best with the unexplainable which is why I feel looking with compassion at the actions of that day is necessary.
I agree with you 💯 however at that exact moment it was not known that America was being attacked by more than one plane. The south tower was standing without a fire. Thank God she followed her gut !! When it comes to danger Always follow your gut feeling!!!!
My mother worked in the second tower. She was 28 at the time and had just got back to New York from a business trip the day before. She had went up to the 98th floor where she worked and went on with her normal work day when someone had told her a plane hit the first tower, she didn’t believe them at first but then panic broke out so she took an elevator down to the lobby, she had just left the building when she heard the 2nd plane hit. My mom would tell me that the only way she could describe the sound of the plane hitting was “it sounded like the world was ending” my mom never looked behind her, she didn’t want to see the chaos that was happening. She says she doesn’t remember anyone’s faces that day besides one woman who she saw in shear terror. The lady pointed up and said “they’re jumping” my mom kept running and didn’t stop until my father picked her up on the Brooklyn bridge. My mom said after that day she felt blessed to still be alive and wanted more kids. I was born 13 months later in October of 2002. It’s crazy to think that if my moms buisness trip was just a day longer I might not have ever been born.
that’s terrifying 😔 i’m glad your mom made it out safely and alive. let god be with her
God bless guys I’m sorry 😢 you guys had to go through such
Wow
I don’t get your last sentence specifically “i might not have ever been born.”
Sorry to hear that happened to your mom, glad she made it out safely~ just fyi though, if your mom’s business trip was a day longer, she wouldn’t have returned to New York yet and wouldn’t have even been at the tower on that day so you’ll still most definitely been born ☺️👍🏻
It's interesting how her coworker, Laurie, saved her life by making her get on that elevator. And then she saved her other coworker's life by pulling her out of an elevator.
which means Laurie saved 2 lives
? She could of very well made it out just as easily taking the stairs if not faster. Imagine how many times the elevator stopped at each floor for people.
@@rossetti1313 I don’t believe so but to each their own
@@rossetti1313 95 floors? By the time she made it half way down, the second plane would've hit. She would've been stuck inside that building with everyone else trying to flee
And your point? She would have been well below the floors it hit, the tower didnt immediately collapse, the plane hitting would not have affected her she could have kept making her way down, if she wasnt already down before the elevator got there from stopping at every floor. Ever been on a packed cruise ship? Same concept@@bcbritt777
The person who dragged her into the elevator instead of the stairs saved her life, she then probably saved the life of her co-worker by telling them not to go back inside.
No that’s not true, she had time to take the stairs from the 95th down to lobby, even if it took her 40 minutes.
I think stairs would have been faster. If elevator is being stopped every floor, it takes long time.
And after the impact many elevators were knocked out. Some were on fire from fuel going down the elevator shafts.
@@garybaines6442except the 2nd plane hit when she got down, 10 to 15 floors under where she was in the beginning. She said someone came in on the 70th floor; she probably would've been hit directly by the plane if she took the stairs.
@@NeroKosoI saw a report about the stairways in the WTC, which said that the banks of stairs weren't logically laid out, as in the bottom of the stairwell often wasn't the first floor. When that happened, you would have to go into the office space of whatever floor you ended on to find the next set of stairs to continue your descent.
The fact she also saved another person before making it out of there is just amazing.
Don't go to Euphrates River when gold get up
@@LisaHack-hq3dvTake your pills grandma
I WAS GONNA SAY THAT
She's incredibly lucky she got out of the elevator when she did.
@@awsomo53suicide not allowed
plane just crashed in a tower next to you and they're telling them to go back to work? if your life is in danger NEVER EVER feel obligated to "go back to work." same thing if you're feeling sick, CALL IN and don't feel bad about it. screw those people who said that. your work is never more important than your life or your health.
The people that said go back to work were next level narcissistic pieces of shit for sure.
Some people in the second tower did not even know that a plane hit the first tower like this lady did.
@bracefacenely3290 don't die as a disbeliever
Drugs alcohol pork not allowed
@@RebeccaQueen-ti1bkdoesn’t sound like much fun to me.
During 9/11, my dad's friend was in NY, and he saw the second plane fly directly over his car and crash into the South tower. My dad says he's still traumatized to this day.
Damn My aunt died because she was trapped inside south Never got to see her in person because I was born 6 years after
awh thats sad may she rest in peace@@moxha_bea
@@moxha_beaomg sooo sad. I’m sorry
@@moxha_beaso sorry may your RIP 😢
@@jovi8277suicide not allowed
"And I wondered, if I died too" That line itself is so chilling to me. To be in that state, after such a horrible experience, questioning your perception of reality, wondering if your brain was making up your escape to mask your own death. Wow.
RIGHT
Very chilling and true
Tbh humbling
Happened to me after motorcycle accident, I fell asleep in the middle of a late night journey and woke up in a bush…. I kept wondering if I was dead after days
How would your brain be trying to mask your own death if you actually died? Your brain wouldn’t be working either
My cousin was Captain Barry Galfano NYPD first response, He developed cancer from toxic inhalation of the debris a few years after 9/11 and passed away about 15 years ago.. Im so proud of him, His team, The firefighters, Volunteers..All heroes.. I miss him so much. My condolences to all who lost their loved ones that day..
Rip. A true brave hero.
May he Rest In Peace brother ❤️ he’s a true hero
incredible what the u.s government is willing to do to its heroes.
May he rest is peace he did something great❤
🙏🙏🙏. God Bless your cousin and family
My dad is also a survivor and he was one of the few found after being trapped under the rubble of the building for 8-10 hours I just feel so bad for everyone that had to go through this as well
Wow your father should be one interviewed as well
😮😮😮
You should interview your dad and put it on your channel... if he is willing to relive thar day 😢 Such a horrible day.
Does he get health checks , especially for this?? The amount of debris in the air and potential lung damage and disease as a result.
Chris Evans home now that you can find me and I will be back soon find out how you can find out now that you can go out and just like you
The fact that she remembers it so vividly that she could explain it with detail helps me really imagine how horrible this day was. I wasn’t born yet at this time and now I really know how horrific this day was.
I was 11 when this happened and wasn’t even in NY and I could vividly tell you exactly what I was doing exactly when the planes hit the towers. When major events like that happen they stick with you for your entire life.
we all have collective trauma from that day, imagine her..
@@fallenangelforeverI was 9 when it happened & same. I can vividly remember it.
Ever notice how everyone talks about how beautiful it was that day? I think it’s because their senses were so heightened.
@@checkmate79 ok that's a really good point
The best interviews are the interviews where you let the subject speak. And you did that. It was a privilege to hear her story.
@AnikaHope-gd6xu….bro what??
@@jesuslovesyoudontforgetit5343 will you not fear Allah
India don't burn dead body not allowed
@@jesuslovesyoudontforgetit5343 suicide not allowed
Don't die as a disbeliever
There was actually another woman who worked in the second tower who was told by her boss (before the 2nd plane hit) if she left, she'd be fired. So she left and everyone else who stayed died.
Do you know her name?
This is heart breaking.
Wonder if she still got fired.
@@John-nb6ep or promoted?
@@penguinpie5056 I imagine there was a lot of vacancies for it.
My friend died on first tower that hit. She was on the 105th floor. Thank goodness she listen to her instincts and she saved her co-workers life too. WOW
My condolences. May your friend continue resting in peace 🕊🙏🌹
😢 I’m so sorry
She worked for AON Corporation ?
I remember watching this on the News that day. My grandfather’s funeral was on this day that I will never forget. I’m sorry to read your comment.
I remember watching this on tv. I was living in NYC with my son’s father and we were both glued to the tv not knowing what happened.
Sitting here sobbing watching this. It's crazy how she can keep her composure talking about this. Rest in peace to all the victims and condolences to anyone affected by this. Absolutely gut wrenching.
Don't bloody sobb, be strong, if you are strong you can't be manipulated.
The more you talk about your trauma the less emotional you get through time. All I can think about is how blessed this woman is to still be alive after all of this. Very emotionally triggering interview.
I know, I only saw it on tv here in Canada and I still get teary eyed about it 😢
womp womp cry me a river
@@slowlyfixingtheinternet6345God loves you ❤
Lesson here: NEVER assume all is fine. If there is something going on, get yourself into a position where you can control your own destiny. Fire, explosion, gunshots etc.....get away and THEN make your next move. Never stay and think it's almost over. NEVER
Problem is, so many people love watching a spectacle. I’ll bet some fair number just stayed in the south tower up high to see what was going on in the north tower. Just like kids that can’t help but watch a fight in school or ever driver that rubbernecks at a road accident.
For sure. I smelled smoke one day in my office and I ran out of there. Everyone made fun of me but F that after remembering people waiting around for direction on 9/11 and they got such bad advice. Another day we had a very small earthquake but when I felt the rumble under my feet I ran so fast out of the office. I wasn’t waiting for anyone
@@nicklatham6635Smart. No shame there
@@nicklatham6635 Smart, but be careful when running away during earthquakes, you should not run too much but seek the most secure spot nearby to stay so as to avoid buildings or walls crumbling into you.
Thank you for this advice. I am going to screenshot this so I always remember.
Wow, she lived just because she listened to her gut feelings. But she’s also very, very lucky that the second plane didn’t hit while she was in the elevator. Because many people that were in the elevators when both planes hit were burned alive by jet fuel and died. Her story gives me goosebumps because she was above the impact zone and many others that went back after the announcements all perished.
This beautiful lady's spirit is second to none. This is a real woman. And she's aging so gracefully. Really impressive to me.
She not only listened to her gut feelings but she used common sense. When something like that happens you just get out and don't listen yo anybody telling you to stay.
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In contrast, Jesus ushered in a new age and also brought the old age to an end, but He also fulfilled the law of the Old Testament. John only prepared the way. John was a great prophet (Elijah) who initiated a new basis for the work of Jesus and prepared the elect; he is the forerunner of the Age of Grace. Because of this, determining the difference of their own identities can only be done through their work, because it cannot be said that a person's outward appearance is his spirit, nor can a person know the true testimony of the Divine that Spirit. Here it can be determined whether John is God or not. Jesus' work was to begin, continue, finish, and fulfill. And so, Jesus did the work of God Himself, and He is God Himself and directly represents God.) Almighty God said JOHN was BORN through the PROMISE, just like ISAAC was BORN to ABRAHAM. He PREPARED the WAY for JESUS and did many works, but he is not God. Instead, he was a prophet because he only prepared the way for Jesus. 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"For a baby boy is born to us. The rule will be given to him; and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." 📨📨
Profound
No such thing as luck!
My pops was in NY for a meeting, staying at the WTC Marriott. He was supposed to fly out the next morning, which was 9/11. His meeting ended early, and he kept feeling like he needed to leave, so he called his admin assistant to see if she could get a flight that evening, and she did. When he woke the next morning and saw the news, he was shocked, realizing why he'd felt the "rush" to leave the night before.
Zet- ahh beleive you. - hav had weird experiences in new zealand.-@@@@@ - Met up with Samoa family in masterton in 1987 - Propnto- ahh told them to go back too Samoa as ahh knew something bad going too happen too them.- Fiona mallalo- 20. ahh hung out with in masterton and gave her cash/ Time/ kindness but still insisted she get out off new zealand.- ten months later in Hastings City, 120 miles from Masterton- - in mornin go too kenny Hill house but only his young brother there who said he photocopy article in wellignton news paper that mornin at library and he gave it too me too read while he washin the dishes. and was commennting about how lady died in article- ahh read it- Fiona Mallalo- Madman cuts her head off in porirua. Hill was crowing about it but ahh did not tell him ahh try to save her hide ten months before.
God was certainly looking over him that day. ❤
@@LemiKillmister. Thank you for your kind words, and yes, HE was. ✝
Not necessarily, everyone feels the need to spend the bare minimum amount of time when visiting NYC.
She is amazing! My grandma and I were supposed to be on one of the planes that went into the trade center but she had a premonition and changed our flight to the night of the 10th. That is haunting enough but to actually be there and fight to get out, I can’t even imagine. God bless her.
wait a minute a premonition? to the point of changing the flight??
That feeling to not go was from the Lord. 🙏🏼
@@karencahill4798 It's kind of messed up the lord didn't give that feeling to everyone else booked for those flights!
@@karencahill4798 like not trying to be an ass but literally think about what you just said. the lord cared about her over 1000s of other people with loving families that count on them? But the lord magically decided she was the chosen one. Gave her a premonition to save nobody but herself? LMAO religious people are actually awful. not to mention this guy making up this story in the first place. if it was true and she had any proof of changing her flight which would 1000% be in a database he can access it would be WORLD NEWS. people would pay so much for her story as it would be provable with legal flight documents that would be attached to her name. SO guillible
@@jtjt1836Here comes a disbeliever. Ready to take the smiles off of faces and take people away from the truth 😐 God loves you big time 👍 ❤He will lead those who call out to him. Those who don't want him will not receive him. If you want God in your life, do it. Nobodies stopping you. I'm not saying this to hate on you but to show you that God won't always perform miracles just to prove that he exist. People believe george washington but how do you know that he was a real person? Think about that, God bless ❤
When she looked up and saw victims falling from the building, she thought she died too. She couldn't distinguish between death and living, between reality and perception. "I don't know if I was dead or living. That gave me chills. Wow.
Yeah😭 I just can’t imagine what it would’ve been like
@@emilymeyers6069the smell of iron and nickel. 🤢🤮
I heard an account from one woman who was present in her office when one of the planes struck who couldn't comprehend why someone was throwing suits out from the windows above. She didn't have a clue what had happened but you cannot let your mind think in that instant, what you're actually seeing. It's too horrifying. The financial firm "Cantor Fitzgerald" occupied floors 101-105 in the (north) Tower 1 (first tower struck) with a staggering loss of all 658 employees who were present in the tower on 9/11, the greatest loss of life of any company occupying the WTC. The CEO would have been in his office had he not been taking his son to his first day of kindergarten. He rushed to the WTC but couldn't get through and survived the collapse of the South Tower (first to collapse) by taking cover under a vehicle. His brother however, was present in his office and did not survive. RIP victims of 9/11.❤🌹
@@ChristinaBonvillian-ji7nt Why are you so miserable?
@@ChristinaBonvillian-ji7nthow
The fact that they told people to go back to work is just insane. Corporate greed will never cease to amaze me RIP to those lost
This is really more a reflection of your perspective. They were telling people to stay inside because first off they didn't know another plane was coming. The building was in fact secure at that time. And because the other building was on fire, they didn't want even more people going downstairs and hindering the evacuation of the other tower. Was it wrong? Yes. But that's hindsight. Nobody knew what was coming before.
@@solsticebabybut even tho , seeing a plane hit the building right beside you is traumatic enough to be let off work wtf
That part ! These businesses don’t care about their employees as long as they are making money smfh
@@whatislove10A lot of people thought it was an accident before the second plane so they honestly wasn’t thinking like that.
@@whenitrains2 that doesn’t really matter though. It’s a traumatic event and no one should be forced to keep working after that
Just imagine the amount of human flesh and body parts they might have seen on the floor due to the no of people that jumped out of the building. That itself is enough to scar one's memories for ever.
As a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing, I completely understand the PTSD. Every time I was in public there was this fear that something catastrophic was about to happen. Just a constant fear.
I went to the OKC memorial pretty recently and seeing all of the stuff in there was haunting, I felt so much dread seeing just the pictures, videos, and audio. I can’t imagine having to actually go through it, hope you made a complete recovery ❤️
That was a horrific day too 😢 I'm so sorry you experienced that 😢 My heart ❤ goes out to you. I think only survivors of catastrophic events would understand... 9/11, Oklahoma City, massive shootings like the one in Las Vegas at the concert venue, etc...
@@CatalinaFOIAThe Las Vegas concert shooting happened one month to the day after I got married in Las Vegas. But even when I was there, all the large crowds made my wife and I feel uneasy. With all the mass shootings in the US, even at that time, we were on edge, like something catastrophic might be about to happen. I can't imagine how schoolchildren must feel in the US. If I'm feeling something even remotely close to what people experiencing an actual bombing felt, then, we're committing terrorism against ourselves. Traumatizing the entire nation's psyche because cowardly people love guns.
@@R2Bl3nddog not allowed ect
@@CatalinaFOIAdog not allowed ect
it makes me so happy to see that so many of these comments are from just days ago. i’m glad we are keeping the memory of this horrific event alive. it’s so important that we never forget.
Ya never forget that it was our government (USA),moss*d that did this
I was just started watching those videos. I was too young when it happened and not living in America and internet wasn't so widely spread
I think now we can really mourn it as its own event, rather than something connected to the Iraq War or Afghanistan. At the time, the way Bush + co. used it to justify their invasions of other countries was insult to injury for us New Yorkers.
@@annaborbon5425 Shame on you. What a disgusting thing to say. I lost a friend in that building. Many folks were trapped when the plane hit-- they were literally jumping out of the tower. You are disgusting.
Worst than these happened so nothing to worry about we move on😊
I never really took the time to consider how difficult it must have been for 9/11 survivors to simply exist in this city afterwards. Besides the visual reminders and never being allowed to forget, whether they wanted to or not. The sensory triggers, such as loud noises, burning smells, random screaming, sirens, airplane engines, etc. must have been (and probably still is) tortuous. It's little things like that we, the onlookers, don't really consider in our thoughts of what survivors experienced. Bless this woman's spirit.
I wasn’t even there- in Ca and when planes flew by I’d panic for a few years so I can’t imagine what New Yorkers felt.
@@gracebryant1817 drugs alcohol pork not allowed
Suicide not allowed
@@LisaHack-hq3dv What planet do you live on that people have no free will?
Why would anyone want to live the NYC to begin with? It’s an absolute shithole and always has been
Plane noises are scary enough. Now imagine if it's right outside your window and crashes .
when she said she didn't know if she was dead or alive.... this broke me. im so happy she is still here.
I dont think i have seen an interview of a 9/11 WTC survivor. Thank you so much for this. That is one strong willed and smart woman. May she have a peaceful life
There are several more here on KZhead, that you might want to check out, if you haven't already.
Stanley Praimnath's story is always a mesmerising one.
If you’re interested in more survivor stories, watch 9/11: One Day in America. I think one of the episodes is here on KZhead, but there are 6 total episodes on hulu. It features so many- police, paramedics, firefighters, business people from the offices, people on the street, family members of those who died. So many different perspectives from different survivors
@@leighannrawlins946 Have you seen the Video of the 5 Women who wore their parachutes to work that day? They were able to jump out the window from the 101st floor and float to safely. But unfortunately that 1 lady caught a wind shear and drifted into the Hudson River. They finally found her later that night clinging to a Buoy. Hypothermia survivor.
I definitely don't know that I've heard of one from the 95th floor especially! a blessing really
Never blindly listen to authority in emergency situations. Especially if that "authority" is your workplace. I was working for Chase Bank at the time as a bill collector for auto finance and I was on an automatic dialer for the north east. I remember feeling awful about saying "Hi I'm calling about your late payment" while all this was going on. Our managers told us to get back to work even as the towers were falling. I told myself nope no way. So when the caller picked up I just hung up the phone. Point is... companies only care about their numbers. If they can tell you to get back to work they will. Always listen to your gut.
Yup
To be fair though, some of that could have been on instructions of emergency authorities. Maybe not what your boss said specifically but there was guidance to not evacuate the south tower after the north tower was hit because of course no one knew this was a multi-plane coordinated terrorist attack. The thinking was probably to not clog the streets or underground so that evacuees from the north tower could get out. Also, no one knew at the time the tower would collapse. The buildings had been rated to survive 737 hits, just not 767’s. But that’s only a detail we could gleam later. At the time most were reporting it was a small plane that hit the north tower.
Yep with hindsight easy to say ...but if there wasn't a second plane then you evacuating could risk people lives in tower one ...
@@alopry11 plus debris was constantly falling
@@jmckey They have eyes. A small place would not do anywhere near that much damage. You said "The buildings had been rated to survive 737 hits..." so I'm sure you know the difference in size between a Cessna and any commercial jet aircraft. Sounds like you would have stayed in the second tower. Common sense and ignoring "authority" saved this lady's life. Just recently in the Lahina fire, when Front Street was closed, everyone who listened to the police a turned a certain direction died. Everyone who ignored them and turned the other direction lived.
When she said "I wonder if I died too" resonated with me unlike anything I have ever heard in my life. This interview was short, sweet, but so full
Dog not allowed ect
My grandpa was in the north tower on the 98th floor. Im really glad you survived and are able to tell your story. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Condolences if he passed. How are you and the family coping?
This woman is amazing. I’m so happy to hear she’s been able to live her life in what seems like a fulfilling and healthy way.
She triumphed over evil, basically.
yeah, the evil in this world is the islam nowadays; thanks to muslims and thanks to islam for the peace you bring in this world 🤢🤮 for those who still know nothing about Koran, google: „Koran, Sure 9, Verse 111“
Milk me zen
@@JaredViiTriumphed? More like benefitted financially.
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She still looks so young, and it makes me wonder what I would have done if I was there. 20 years sounds like a long time ago but many of us remember that day vividly. I was 13
I have a feeling she's Filipino who can look youthful. The Spanish last name and her Asian looks seem to indicate that.
I don't think any of us will ever forget that day...I was in my late 30s
I was born because of this
I was 21 and the world reverted back to war and deception over night. The attacks were real jihadists but they were aided abetted and enabled by the CIA for the collective interest of the neocons and PNAC. Khalid sheike Mohamed bombed the trade center both times and you have never heard of him. Osama bin Laden was supposedly caught and killed by the navy seals. His body never shown to anyone then thrown in the ocean 😂. The seal team that carried out the operation? They all died in a helicopter crash shortly after. Hmmmm
i was 13 too
After watching this video, I wanted to stand up and give her a round of applause. Wow. The 95th floor. She thought quick and left the building and survived. I don’t even know her and I’m proud of her for that decision.
Just yesterday I saw a video here on YT about the restaurant that was located in the North Tower, on the 106th and 107th floors, called "Windows on the World". They were at the restaurant's breakfast service. In the video it is clear that no one above the impact site survived. It's incredible how she knew the escape route, via the stairs, but the person taking her to the elevator helped her. In any case, in an emergency, elevators are not the best means of escape. But in this case, no one knows if she would have been able to climb down all those floors using the stairs.
I was hit by a drunk driver and almost died . Everything she is saying about survival and keeping yourself focused on being thankful to be alive and trying to use your experiences to help others is very healing to your physical and mental health. Jesus helps us make lemonade out of a lemon and instead of a victim we become survivors in a tragedy. Godbless anyone who survived that and prayers to families who had one’s that didn’t. 🙏❤️
Same here my girlfriend died November 2001 head on collision it's crazy so much pain me and her was in the car wrong way DUI driver IDidnt wake up from the coma until December 26 2001 she was gone and buried Jonesboro cemetery it was in Atlanta and what's crazy because she called me at 935am and said turn you tv and I said iam watching she no no Andre is there he said the sound like water balloons it was such a sad day for the whole and my lost also remember stay safe and always share you experiences
Yess God is amazing and turns something terrible into good
@@emilymeyers6069amen
@@emilymeyers6069don't die as a disbeliever
@@terrencecrcstdon't die as a disbeliever
Incredible story, and she saved a friend.
And someone who she never even spoke to at work saved her in the first place. Pretty remarkable.
@@Cheximusindeed.❤
@@Cheximusindeed ..stories like this make me hate humans a little less..
the way she describes it, the second plane hit right after she told her not to go up. So her friend wouldn't have made it back to her floor.
@@nwesterbeckmaster, Very true. I have also heard that jet fuel poured down the elevators, so I wonder if her friend would have been burned.
Her story is incredible! I'm happy she chose to open up about the mental health struggles too.
1 minute in and I have to compliment on how she clearly didn't let that experience defeat her.. She looks very-much alive and vibrant. God bless her 🙏
Her instincts saved her , and i wish more people had that that day smh.
Actually, her co-worker saved her by pulling her into the elevator. The plane struck 10 floors below her office just as she reached the lobby. If she had taken the stairs, it might have been over.
@@redadamearthWhoa, you're right. Good point.
@@redadamearth But, she did have the instinct to leave her office & get out of the tower.
🤯😂
Maybe some people have less survival instincts. Maybe it’s natural selection if some people have that instinct and others don’t.
She’s so beautiful and wise in her words. I love that she’s taken a spiritual approach to get over the traumatic experience.
Such an amazing woman.❤
She is so lucky she left when she did. My family was affected by my cousin’s parter in the NYPD was killed on that day. Sgt Michael Curtain. RIP. We will never forget that day.
Yes her words were beautiful and she is absolutely gorgeous
@@Slash67May Michael rest in peace
Omg all those people that were waiting for the elevators that’s terrifying …I feel sorry for them may their souls Rest In Peace
I'm so glad that many in the comments had parents and relatives who managed to safely escape from this horrible incident. My friend's mom was one of the unfortunate ones. She was one of those who decided to stay, because that job was so precious to her. She didn't make it. That morning, was the last time my friend ever saw her again, alive. I will forever despise those who told everyone to stay in the building. Life isn't something to throw around. It's precious.
I love her message that we are never alone in our experience. There's always someone who can relate, there's always someone who is feeling the same way. So beautiful and true! As humans, we share a lot more than we might think. Even with a 9/11 survivor. We all have to go through our own tough experiences, hardships, fears etc. and learn how to deal with them. I love how this beautiful lady doesn't present herself as anyone special, but as someone who can share her emotional experience and her coping skills with others. ❤️
This lady is a living example of resilience.
She's hot too!!!
Pretty inspiring story, she has.
🪡 THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God saves man from the destruction of this old world" (John was born of promise, just as Isaac was born to Abraham. John was born of promise, and the angel gave him his name. At that time, some wanted to name him after his father that was Zacharias, but his mother spoke, saying, "This child cannot be called by that name. He must be called John." This was all commanded by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was also named according to the commandment of Holy Spirit, He was born of the Holy Spirit, and by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is God, the Christ, and the Son of man. What exactly is the difference between the work that Jesus did and that done by John? Although John also said, "Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," and he also preached the gospel of the kingdom of heaven, his work was not further developed and only formed the beginning. In contrast, Jesus ushered in a new age and also brought the old age to an end, but He also fulfilled the law of the Old Testament. John only prepared the way. John was a great prophet (Elijah) who initiated a new basis for the work of Jesus and prepared the elect; he is the forerunner of the Age of Grace. Because of this, determining the difference of their own identities can only be done through their work, because it cannot be said that a person's outward appearance is his spirit, nor can a person know the true testimony of the Divine that Spirit. Here it can be determined whether John is God or not. Jesus' work was to begin, continue, finish, and fulfill. And so, Jesus did the work of God Himself, and He is God Himself and directly represents God.) Almighty God said JOHN was BORN through the PROMISE, just like ISAAC was BORN to ABRAHAM. He PREPARED the WAY for JESUS and did many works, but he is not God. Instead, he was a prophet because he only prepared the way for Jesus. 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What exactly is the difference between the work done by Jesus and that done by John? Is the only reason that John prepared the way for Jesus? Or because God has ordained it? Even though JOHN also SAID, "Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is near," and he also PREACHED the GOSPEL of the KINGDOM of HEAVEN, his WORK was NOT DEVELOPED and only BUILT A BEGINNING. ☀️ In contrast, JESUS DELIVERED a NEW AGE and also BRINGED the OLD AGE to the END, but He also FULFILLED the ORDER of the Old Testament. ☀️ The work He did was greater than John's, and besides, He CAME to REDEEM ALL mankind---He did that PHASE of WORK. John only PREPARED the WAY. Although his work was great, he had many words, and many disciples followed him, his work brought no more fruit than to bring a new beginning to man. Man never received from him the life, the way, or deep truths, nor did he gain any understanding of God's will through him. JOHN was a GREAT prophet (Elijah) who INITIATED a NEW BASIS for the WORK of JESUS and PREPARED the ELECTED; he is the FORERUNNER of the AGE of GRACE. ☀️ Such things cannot be recognized simply by looking at their normal human forms. Especially since John also did some great work and, moreover, he was born by the promise of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit supported his work. ☀️ Because of this, determining the difference of their own identities can only be done through their work, because one cannot tell from the outward appearance of a person his spirit, nor can a person know the true testimony of the Divine that Spirit. The WORK that JOHN DID and what JESUS DID are NOT SIMILAR and DIFFERENT in NATURE. Here it CAN BE DETERMINED if JUAN is GOD or NOT. JESUS' WORK is to BEGIN, CONTINUE, END, and FULFILL. ☀️🙏 Jesus took each of these steps, whereas John's work was no more than a beginning. IN THE BEGINNING, JESUS SPREAD THE GOSPEL and PREACHED the way of REPENTANCE, THEN BAPTIZED PEOPLE, HEALED THE SICK, and CAST OUT DEMONS. ☀️ FINALLY, HE REDEEMED HUMANITY from SIN and COMPLETED HIS WORK for ALL AGE. He also PREACHED to PEOPLE and SPREADED the GOSPEL of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IN ALL PLACES. It is the SAME as JOHN, whose DIFFERENCE is BECAUSE JESUS DELIVERED a NEW AGE and BRINGED to PEOPLE an AGE of GRACE. 🙏 THE WORD CAME FROM HIS MOUTH about what MAN should DO and the WAY MAN should FOLLOW in the AGE of GRACE, and in the end, He FINISHED THE WORK OF REDEMPTION. Juan could never perform such a task. And so, JESUS DOES the WORK of GOD HIMSELF, and He is GOD HIMSELF and directly REPRESENTS God. 🙏 Human understandings say that all those who are born of promise, born of the Spirit, confirmed by the Holy Spirit, and who open new ways out are God. According to this reasoning, John is also God, and Moses, Abraham, and David..., all of them are also God. Isn't this a big joke? From "The Mystery of Incarnation (1)" Fulfilled in "When I looked up, someone handed me a book wrapped in a scroll. I opened it and I read on both sides the prayers, lamentations, and curses." (Ezekiel 2:9-10). ... "His garment was stained with blood. He was called the "Word of God" (Rev. 19:13). The kingdom He brought down and set up in the highest in the sky so that it can occupy His creation in the universe and engrave on it the entirety of His Holy name "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD" 💐 fulfillment of (Mat. 16:18) "And I say as for you, you are Peter, on top of this rock I will build my Church, that even the power of death will not prevail over it.". ... and "The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia" (Rev. 3:7-13). ... And fulfillment of "The New Jerusalem" 💫 "The Spirit enveloped me, and the angel led me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed Me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down from heaven from God." (Rev. 3:7-13). ... " For the time has come in the house of God for the beginning of judgment in the house of God." (1 Peter 4:17). ... It is fulfilled that God Himself is our Pastor in (Rev. 7:17) 💐 "For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their PASTOR. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water; and God will wipe the tears from their eyes" 📩 Calling and leading the sheep of God to His glorious Throne "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD"💐 to submit again to His authority so that He will continue to teach, guide and protect even in plague, famine and wild animals will not be moved by it and completely win this final battle with the big red dragon! "They say with a loud voice, "Salvation comes from the Lamb, and from our God who sits on the Throne!" (Rev. 7:10). ... and it will be fulfilled that will be established above the sky/KZhead in (Isaiah 2: 2 / 9:6) "On the Last Day, the mountain on which Jehovah's temple stands will stand out above all the mountains. All nations will flock there. " . . . "For a baby boy is born to us. The rule will be given to him; and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." 📨📨
@@AnikaHope-gd6xu What do you mean?
@@AnikaHope-gd6xu Are you feeling okay? Why are you talking about all of this?
Wow…. The way she articulated not being sure if she was dead or alive! That must have done a number on her mental! Big up to her for her perseverance to strive to be in the present moment.
Ya that was interesting, your brain just kinda goes into full reptile mode and you can’t really comprehend reality
The way she was describing that moment gave me chills. I can't believe she had to live through that.
If you understand death life is a bit different...🙏🏽💙💯
she was fully dissociated which is a normal coping mechanism
@AnikaHope-gd6xu Stop tagging ppl and being a weirdo!
God bless this wonderful survivor. She continued on.with her life.
This OCT 11,BOTH my dad& husband died. I am sobbing watching this, like I did on Oct 11.. humility ,empathy,humanity and emotions... when Raw, could change this world. You never know what someone is going through went through or is about to face. Please be kind to each other in this world, you also never know who's coming back through your kaleidoscope and may need you one day or you may need them
So sorry for your loss praying the Lord gives you peace 🙏
I’m so sorry😮😢
I love how she turned a terrible experience into something good. That takes courage beyond what most of us possess. Amazing!
It’s called being optimistic, or looking at the Bright side of Life or Wise
You don’t know how courageous you are until you need to be; don’t sell yourself short.
*Everyone possess courage. Everyone uses it differently, in different circumstances.*
She turned a terrible experience into money. Typically american.
A very good friend of mine from Staten Island died in the second tower he was a firefighter who was crushed with others I went to high school with him. Not many people made it out alive I'm so glad that she's here to tell the story. I will never forget that HORRIFIC day.
You gotta edit that last sentence
Imagine having an army breaking down your doors for 20 years looking for nukes….
Sorry about your friend . He died a hero . So much respect for anybody that ran into the danger zone to save people knowing there was going to be no good end .
A good friend of mine introduced me to a young lady that was in the towers when they were burning. She worked for Morgan Stanley, and she stated to me that the fire dept. didn’t want anybody to leave because they were transferring the gold in the 3rd floor basement. But when they heard several sounds of boomp, boomp, boomp, boomp, boomp, boomp those that took the elevators lived and the people that took the stairs died. Those sounds were demolition. kzhead.info/sun/abiYgZuqsXN-omg/bejne.htmlsi=Hv4yQuVqL4U4Oo4i
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. But just so you know, overall, the evacuations worked. It is estimated that between 13,000-15,000 people were successfully evacuated. And a huge part of that was because of people like your friend. I can't imagine having to direct that many people, many of who are in a panic, some of which are wounded, out of a building complex that is under a terrorist attack. And the firemen having to walk up those stairs, that is some real crazy badass shit. I'm not splitting hairs, I just want you to know that many people DID make it out.
Survivor stories of 9/11 are not a lot. thanks so much for sharing this.
What a story! One decision, every decision does change your life.
I kinda have gone down the 9/11 rabbit hole since the anniversary, watching a lot of videos from that day on here. This video had me look more into her and wow, combined with this vid, she has an amazing story and has undergone such a journey since that day. Her strength and resilience after 9/11 is unreal, it has killed so many who actually survived it since then and yet, she has managed to not just survive but overcome and become stronger than ever. She didn't let it end her, and she easily could have. And that's not a slight to those who have lost their fights, it's just a sad reality from something so horrific. Much love to her and all the survivors, and thanks for broadcasting her story.
I'm in that rabbit hole, and damn, it's painful to watch every single video. I was a kid, and I'm not American, but still does not get down my throat that something like this happened. The feeling is of wanting to have a time machine and go back and tell everyone to leave all the buildings on that day before the planes. The world can be so cruel. This video was one of the least scary ones I watched and I feel happy to know that she was able to move forward with her life with the best and most positive outlook possible on the 9/11 events.
Same- deep rabbit hole. We just got back from New York days before the anniversary. The feeling every time I’ve been is heartbreaking. So much loss- she said something that she is right about. We all experience our own 9/11 in some form when we feel dead inside from such great loss. I too wish there was a way to go back in time and now I just have a fight in me after I snapped out of my darkest places. Thank you for sharing her story. The light in her is bright! I lost my parents 10 months apart, felt my world come to an end for a time. Their memory is my strength now, honor/ duty. I felt her words so close to my heart.
Yeah, I remember being at work and someone ran in and said they blew up America. We all got sent home
I assume going down this rabbit hole you've came across 'Lucky Larry' and the 'Urban Movers'.
Same. I'm in the rabbit hole. I was 18 year old girl in TX..a month away from 19...on 9/11. It has impacted me so deeply & profoundly. I find myself missing the life, peace & freedom we enjoyed BEFORE. Before all of our lives were changed forever. A time our children have never known. 🇺🇸
She is lucky to have gotten into the elevator and got down. Many people lingered around, possibly trusting building security to stay in the building. She had very good instinct to leave immediately. And, it's amazing to hear that she saved a friend as well. Great story! Thanks for sharing!
To be fair they had no reason not to trust them... I hate people basically putting as much blame on them as the terrorists
@@alopry11 Security didn’t have a good enough understanding of the architecture of the building to understand whether their building was in any danger. I don’t blame them for unknowingly contributing to an increased death count, but as someone who makes sure he is 100% correct before speaking, they had no basis to proclaim their building safe. For certain, even if their building wasn’t hit, falling debris from the other building, including that from above the impact zone, could have at least caused glass breakage, which would have endangered those in their building.
@@alopry11 and they did have reason not to trust them. As an engineer, I would have expected at least the top of the building to fall off. They for certain had reason not to trust them given that their comments about the safety of the building was questionable given the circumstances.
@@alopry11 Agreed, security doesn’t deserve blame like they are terrorists - that’s agreed. Security was just uneducated about the structure of the building. If they knew the structure relied on trusses to stabilize the external metal shell, they likely wouldn’t have declared their building “safe,” as at the very least, the top of that building would be coming down, and possibly harming the adjacent building. Even the architect said that they didn’t plan for a kerosene fire or a jet impact destroying 10 floors of the core, including all the trusses stabilizing that section of the building.
Building security never told people to stay in the towers. In fact building security actually activated the fire alarm in building two and made announcements telling people that they recommended to evacuate building 2 but if they would like to stay that was also fine as they also said building 2 was secure there was no need to evacuate but it would be very n best interests if people did anyway.
RIP to all people who have died in this terrible accident 🫡💖💖
Lots of respect for her for having the courage to speak about that and re live those experiences..
Mikaila was very smart to listen to her own instincts. God Bless her! 🙏🏽🇺🇸
its not even instinct at that point, but common sense. you cant be sure its safe with a huge tower in flames next to yours, you evacute 100% untill its safe.
@@mashadow21 Yes!
Thank you so much for mentioning common sense. That's what saves you in a situation like that. Common Sense!!
@@mashadow21 Maybe, but when you have authority figures telling you to do the opposite, some people find it difficult to trust their instinct. Same thing happened on the Jeju Island Ferry disaster. All the kids were told to stay put on the boat even when it was tipping right over by teachers and staff and most of them died. Always trust your gut!
There were other people who also left despite the announcement
She definitely made the right decision, people in the south tower were told to go back and she knew there was no way she was going to, i can't imagine this day it was truly horrific
My dads friend didn’t listen either. He walked straight down the stairs and out.
Who the fuck tells people in this situation to GO BACK? This shit is insane and illogical.
@@yankees29 good ..n what about your dad ..
@@balemkarap5090 he was up on 5 ave that day. He has to walk over the bridge and catch a ride home.
No job is worth my life. Kudos to your dads friend!
What an example of strength and hope, pure optimism. Bless her soul.
Sweet, smart, and tender human being. So glad she is doing positive things in her life after the horrific 9/11 experience.
Well, Mikaila certainly made the best decision of her life not following instructions to go back to work. If you want to hear about the most incredible story, look up Brian Clark. He was on the 89th floor of Tower two (south tower) when the plane hit. He helped people, make it down through the impact point and made it home via public transport most of the way and was home by 1:15pm. Everything worked out for him, as if a higher power was looking after him, including what seemed to be a bubble of clean air around his head many times. He's the most incredible orator as well and gives speeches at schools etc. One of them is posted here on KZhead.
Thanks for the info
kzhead.info/sun/YNahgbmAi4iammw/bejne.htmlsi=z9Qk_1G1HtNcEoRe this story is the best story that came out of 9/11…..heroic. He was 1 of 18 people that were above the impact zone and made it out alive, he was the last person to leave tower 2. He had to fight through the fire 🔥 inferno for 3 floors in the stairwell and the heavy smoke. This is by far the best story from 9/11.
That's an incredible story, with Brian and Stanley. I think of it often.
@@rebeccahowie623 I love that story, definitely one of my favorites from 9/11.
@@qenjaboy For sure. So inspiring.
Wow, over 500k views! Thank you very much everyone! Mikaila and I are overwhelmed and didn't expect those kinds of reactions 🙏🏼🤍
Thanks for the video!
This video is amazing my friend, it will be much more than 500k. Thanks for the video, and thanks to her for being brave and sharing her experience on that terrible day.
Very informative video thank you for letting Mikaila speak lots of other KZheadrs always Interrupt subbed and liked
Great interview
*MORBID CURIOSITY, THAT'S ALL!*
Funny how if a single smoke alarm goes off inside a building everyone is ordered to clear out immediatelly, but if a literal PLANE crashes into a building next door you are ordered to stay put? Like what's the worst that could happen, you miss few phone calls that day by evacuating the office?
Hi Mikaila Cruz, i am from Australia and hearing your story of 911 had me in tears. Such a courages person you are. Thank you 🙏 for sharing such a difficult story. ❤
She saved her friend’s life!! Never take an elevator during an emergency!
No that saved her life. She stopped her from going back up to work because they said everything was fine.
Those queuing for the elevator to come down lost precious minutes, costing them their life.
I was in college at the time. I got drunk off Wild Irish Rose the night before and called off from work, as I had a hangover. I would probably not be here if I went to work that day. I’m in tears, as I know many people that died in the towers.
may she be blessed forever, ❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏
A cousin of mine was underground and was able to get out. If he didn't, who knows what would have happened. Kudos to this lady for remaining calm while recalling the events of that day and the trauma she has endured.
I'd rather get in trouble for leaving the office rather than take any chances. I'm so sorry this happened 😞
Every survivor’s story is a miracle. Thank you for sharing yours, Mikaila.
She saved someone's life,, amazing
I will never forget. ❤ Sending love from England.
The story about the annoying ex-boyfriend is a hidden, hilarious little gem to enjoy before going into a very serious, powerful story about a woman who fought to stay alive. And did.
probably being young and fit made her act quickly , i guess the middle age and not fit did not do much to go out of the building. she even wanted to take the stairs to show how well fit she was. have you seen Mick Jagger at age 80 , unbelievable how well fit he is,,,
@@carlosvelasquez9007 don't die as a disbeliever
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Always follow your gut , if your instinct tells you get out, then do it! RIP to all the victims ! Deepest sympathy to all loved ones , and survivors.
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Don’t always follow your gut. If she followed her gut, she would have died by taking the stairs instead of the elevator
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@@cristobalbalenciaga7295 I didn't say anything about taking the stairs, I was talking about getting out of the building, reread my comment please.
@@cjsadman3750 are you dumb? You said “always trust your gut”, and i adressed that specifically. That was the focal point, yet you decided to address the example I used in my argument. Who argues like that??
Fear is the best instinct, i swear. It's so important.😭🙏
Heartbreaking story, my heart goes out to everyone affected. What a strange, horrible moment in time for all. My little brother was in the subway hub underneath when the first plane hit, they announced over the speaker that the shaking was an earth quake, he stayed on until his stop then found out what happened when he surfaced. We lost him about ten years ago to a "genetic family lung disease" which no one else in our family has ever been diagnosed. I'm just putting together that it was probably exposure to this dust cloud that ruined his lungs. RIP Andy, another victim of this tragedy, miss you always and forever my baby brother. 💪
This video gave me chills, someone helped to save her life and she helped to save someone else. What an ordeal. After 911 if something happens in a building or surrounding… Im leaving I don’t care what they say.
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This just goes to show how people need to think critically and for themselves. A plane just hit your neighboring building. Things ARE NOT OK. Pack up and go back home to regroup with your family. The fog of living your alternate work-life, and not wanting to make waves, wound up killing people on this day.
Seeing that picture she took in 2001 and looking at her now she didn’t really age that much. Granted it’s only been 22 years but still she looks good
She’s so lucky that she worked in the second building. We are so glad ur safe!!
HOW ON EARTH could ANYONE think they had the gall to tell people that they have to go back to work in a situation like that?! NEVER listen to anyone that tells you there's no concern in situations like this. When the building next door "only has a small fire". A small fire can cause a gas line to explode - which takes out a whole city block. GET OUT!!! These people that order people to "stay at your desk" need to be knocked out. Keep your cool, but get out!
To these companies we are just another number, a body in a seat. That’s why I can’t stress enough, take that personal day off just to do nothing, don’t allow your job to stress you out or cause you turmoil because when it’s all said and done they will simply fill your seat with another body. So glad this Queen trusted herself and was her own personal hero.
Unfortunately those people that said that, probably died themselves that day 😢
She looks very young. I’m so surprised how many young people worked there. I was 6 days away from turning 17 that day. She looks like she’s about 45. Little older than me.
She is 50 years old, she was 28 when 911 happened.
Her youthfulness really serves as a reminder that 9/11 wasn't all that long ago. I was 9 years old the day it happened, and despite that I vividly remember that entire day. So for anyone to have lived it, my heart goes out to them and their families.
Unimaginable. She made the decision to leave seemingly so quickly, but barely escaped.
Incredible story.. she saved another life.. watching this makes me have goosebumps. 😢😢
Her ex Husband says She is a Pathological Liar and works for DHS as a DiSINFORMANT. Lol She’s Lying
That’s just tragically horrible to witness something like that, I can just imagine the trauma and the pain she went through loosing her friends and having to deal with PTSD from this. But thank goodness she is alive and well to tell her story… 😢😭
she was lucky, american government tried to blow her up
She loosened her friends? Guess they were too up tight.🤔
🪡 THE GOSPEL OF THE WORD OF ALMIGHTY GOD "the last age in which God saves man from the destruction of this old world" (John was born of promise, just as Isaac was born to Abraham. John was born of promise, and the angel gave him his name. At that time, some wanted to name him after his father that was Zacharias, but his mother spoke, saying, "This child cannot be called by that name. He must be called John." This was all commanded by the Holy Spirit. Jesus was also named according to the commandment of Holy Spirit, He was born of the Holy Spirit, and by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Jesus is God, the Christ, and the Son of man. What exactly is the difference between the work that Jesus did and that done by John? Although John also said, "Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is at hand," and he also preached the gospel of the kingdom of heaven, his work was not further developed and only formed the beginning. In contrast, Jesus ushered in a new age and also brought the old age to an end, but He also fulfilled the law of the Old Testament. John only prepared the way. John was a great prophet (Elijah) who initiated a new basis for the work of Jesus and prepared the elect; he is the forerunner of the Age of Grace. Because of this, determining the difference of their own identities can only be done through their work, because it cannot be said that a person's outward appearance is his spirit, nor can a person know the true testimony of the Divine that Spirit. Here it can be determined whether John is God or not. Jesus' work was to begin, continue, finish, and fulfill. And so, Jesus did the work of God Himself, and He is God Himself and directly represents God.) Almighty God said JOHN was BORN through the PROMISE, just like ISAAC was BORN to ABRAHAM. He PREPARED the WAY for JESUS and did many works, but he is not God. Instead, he was a prophet because he only prepared the way for Jesus. His work was also great, and only after he had prepared the way did Jesus' work officially begin. ☀️ In essence, he only labored for Jesus, and his WORK was SERVING the WORK of JESUS. After he prepared the way, Jesus began His work, work that was newer, more specific, and more detailed. JOHN DID ONLY THE INITIAL WORK; JESUS DID MORE NEW WORKS. ☀️ JOHN DID A NEW WORK, BUT HE DID NOT DELIVER A NEW AGE. JOHN WAS BORN THROUGH THE PROMISE, and the ANGEL GIVEN his NAME. At that TIME, some wanted to name him after his father Zacharias, BUT HIS MOTHER SPOKE, saying, "This child cannot be called by that name. He must be called John." ☀️ It is ALL COMMANDED by the HOLY SPIRIT. JESUS was also NAMED by the COMMANDMENT of the HOLY SPIRIT, HE WAS BORN by the HOLY SPIRIT, and THROUGH the PROMISE of the HOLY SPIRIT. JESUS is the GOD, the CHRIST, and the SON OF MAN. 🙏☀️ John's work was also great, but why was he not called God? What exactly is the difference between the work done by Jesus and that done by John? Is the only reason that John prepared the way for Jesus? Or because God has ordained it? Even though JOHN also SAID, "Repent; for the kingdom of heaven is near," and he also PREACHED the GOSPEL of the KINGDOM of HEAVEN, his WORK was NOT DEVELOPED and only BUILT A BEGINNING. ☀️ In contrast, JESUS DELIVERED a NEW AGE and also BRINGED the OLD AGE to the END, but He also FULFILLED the ORDER of the Old Testament. ☀️ The work He did was greater than John's, and besides, He CAME to REDEEM ALL mankind---He did that PHASE of WORK. John only PREPARED the WAY. Although his work was great, he had many words, and many disciples followed him, his work brought no more fruit than to bring a new beginning to man. Man never received from him the life, the way, or deep truths, nor did he gain any understanding of God's will through him. JOHN was a GREAT prophet (Elijah) who INITIATED a NEW BASIS for the WORK of JESUS and PREPARED the ELECTED; he is the FORERUNNER of the AGE of GRACE. ☀️ Such things cannot be recognized simply by looking at their normal human forms. Especially since John also did some great work and, moreover, he was born by the promise of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit supported his work. ☀️ Because of this, determining the difference of their own identities can only be done through their work, because one cannot tell from the outward appearance of a person his spirit, nor can a person know the true testimony of the Divine that Spirit. The WORK that JOHN DID and what JESUS DID are NOT SIMILAR and DIFFERENT in NATURE. Here it CAN BE DETERMINED if JUAN is GOD or NOT. JESUS' WORK is to BEGIN, CONTINUE, END, and FULFILL. ☀️🙏 Jesus took each of these steps, whereas John's work was no more than a beginning. IN THE BEGINNING, JESUS SPREAD THE GOSPEL and PREACHED the way of REPENTANCE, THEN BAPTIZED PEOPLE, HEALED THE SICK, and CAST OUT DEMONS. ☀️ FINALLY, HE REDEEMED HUMANITY from SIN and COMPLETED HIS WORK for ALL AGE. He also PREACHED to PEOPLE and SPREADED the GOSPEL of the KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IN ALL PLACES. It is the SAME as JOHN, whose DIFFERENCE is BECAUSE JESUS DELIVERED a NEW AGE and BRINGED to PEOPLE an AGE of GRACE. 🙏 THE WORD CAME FROM HIS MOUTH about what MAN should DO and the WAY MAN should FOLLOW in the AGE of GRACE, and in the end, He FINISHED THE WORK OF REDEMPTION. Juan could never perform such a task. And so, JESUS DOES the WORK of GOD HIMSELF, and He is GOD HIMSELF and directly REPRESENTS God. 🙏 Human understandings say that all those who are born of promise, born of the Spirit, confirmed by the Holy Spirit, and who open new ways out are God. According to this reasoning, John is also God, and Moses, Abraham, and David..., all of them are also God. Isn't this a big joke? From "The Mystery of Incarnation (1)" Fulfilled in "When I looked up, someone handed me a book wrapped in a scroll. I opened it and I read on both sides the prayers, lamentations, and curses." (Ezekiel 2:9-10). ... "His garment was stained with blood. He was called the "Word of God" (Rev. 19:13). The kingdom He brought down and set up in the highest in the sky so that it can occupy His creation in the universe and engrave on it the entirety of His Holy name "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD" 💐 fulfillment of (Mat. 16:18) "And I say as for you, you are Peter, on top of this rock I will build my Church, that even the power of death will not prevail over it.". ... and "The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia" (Rev. 3:7-13). ... And fulfillment of "The New Jerusalem" 💫 "The Spirit enveloped me, and the angel led me to the top of a very high mountain. He showed Me Jerusalem, the Holy City, coming down from heaven from God." (Rev. 3:7-13). ... " For the time has come in the house of God for the beginning of judgment in the house of God." (1 Peter 4:17). ... It is fulfilled that God Himself is our Pastor in (Rev. 7:17) 💐 "For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their PASTOR. He will lead them to springs of life-giving water; and God will wipe the tears from their eyes" 📩 Calling and leading the sheep of God to His glorious Throne "THE CHURCH OF ALMIGHTY GOD"💐 to submit again to His authority so that He will continue to teach, guide and protect even in plague, famine and wild animals will not be moved by it and completely win this final battle with the big red dragon! "They say with a loud voice, "Salvation comes from the Lamb, and from our God who sits on the Throne!" (Rev. 7:10). ... and it will be fulfilled that will be established above the sky/KZhead in (Isaiah 2: 2 / 9:6) "On the Last Day, the mountain on which Jehovah's temple stands will stand out above all the mountains. All nations will flock there. " . . . "For a baby boy is born to us. The rule will be given to him; and he shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Almighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." 📨📨
That was good...
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Thank you to Mikaila for sharing this story, and to you for posting this. It's so important to keep these memories around.
To me, it's crazy mad how even if a plane crashes into a building someone somewhere will say "get back to work. we're fine here." what a world we live in. listen to your gut instincts!!
I really loved hearing how she was able to overcome her traumas in such a positive manner. It's really inspiring.
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Great interview! You don’t see a Survivor’s perspective!
Thank you so much for sharing! I remember this day like it was yesterday. I was a senior in high school. That day was so devastating . My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one during that horrific time!
What a positive, courageous and admirable woman. A true example!
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Wow. What a riveting account of her experience. I’m glad she made the decision to trust her own gut instead of someone else’s.
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Brother planning funeral after a few hours is weird. That wouldn’t have been on my mind. I would still be very much hopeful
When she said “every time I would hear something or smell something” it had a connection to me when my home burned down in flames. It is crazy how this happened and I am so sorry to everyone who was in this situation or died in this situation. ❤
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Imagine that an airliner hits the house next to you and they tell you to go back to work! Simply sick. Even if it had been an accident, just sick this reaction.
Damn she saved her friends life. And what's more American than "go back to work, you're fine." I'm glad she chose not to.
Gross, isn’t it? “I mean, sure, a huge plane hit that tower and it’s burning like no tomorrow, but you need to get those reports done by the end of the day so get back up there and do your job or find yourself another job.” Good on her for going with her instincts.
So we are blaming the security who were telling them not to clog up the streets so they could help with tower one ...just as much as the terrorists..so easy to do with hindsight
@@alopry11 You're great at putting words in someone's mouth, apparently.
That was an outstanding interview. Thanks for arranging posting this. Mikaila is also very pretty and inspirational!
Such a strong individual. Emotional video very well put together and thank you for the message at the end. It’s always in the back of our mind that we are not alone, but it feels great to actually hear that and reinforce those words. Good luck on your journey of continuous healing .
What a brave girl! Unbelievable she was so in tune to her surroundings and I believe the “zombie phenomenon” is our mind’s way of coping!! Thank you for your story and allowing us to hear your pain and your triumph
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