The truth is, I'm thankful I have been granted this time to write and express my opiniions. I know that the past has seen hardships for all of us in one way or another. We have weathered them and come out on the other side.
I had to have another operation and am now recouperating at home. Been fighting with a brewing infection in my sternum since 2005. Maybe this time it will get cleared up.
Many of my friends and family members have had hardships in 2007, as I am sure many others have suffered through. May God be with all of you who have had a hard time in any way. I sincerely hope any negative experiences will see us stronger in 2008.
I know when we are at our lowest, our inner strength will kick in and we are able to get through the worst of it.
On a lighter note, this new gives us a chance to renew our lives and take stock in how we view the world. For me it will be a chance to review and change a few things that need to be updated in my life. I have been down too long and need to do an overhaul in attitude and the physical.
Let me know what you think.
Hope
HI All;
I have sat by and watched the parade of Presidential candidates for years. It seems as if the more they come the more incompetent they have seemed.
I am really not that politically inclined, but I know that we are in a pickle right now and that calls for a change in the country. It does my heart good to see a woman in the running. I really think when all is said and done, the "boys club" will not allow her in. They will find some way to make sure she does not go all the way to the White House.
All I really want is a leader who is looking out for our well being. I am all for helping others but at what cost? It is time we were able to take a deep breath and say we are being led by someone who cares more about their country, and the people in it, than how the oil prices will affect their family fortune.
I know we can't go back to the way it was when everything was much simpler, and we were kept in the dark about things they felt was not our business. I wouldn't want to anyway. I think we need to take a long hard look at our candidates to see where they have been and what they have stood for.
Hope
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day.
My oldest brother is spending the holiday in the hospital recovering from surgery to remove rectal cancer.
The next oldest lives in Michigans Upper Peninsula, and really wanted to be with us (in the lower peninsula) for Thanksgiving. Because of an accident he has limited sight, and his wife never learned to drive, so he was not able to make it this year.
My youngest brother has moved from Michigan to Texas and with having to be on dyalisis(spelling?) every night, he will not be joining us.
My sister's faith does not provide for her and her family to celebrate holidays and birthdays.
So, There will be three of us here for Thanksgiving. My life Partner, my son, and myself.
I am reminded of holidays when everyone congregated at the home of my parents were we visited, laughed, and caught up on all of our news. These are fond memories and will always be with me.
Oh, there will be the normal preparations as there have been every year. The traditional turkey will be roasted to a perfect golden brown. There will be mashed potatoes, sweet corn, stuffing, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and gravy. For dessert, along with the traditional pumpkin pie, we also have cherry and blueberry. These I am baking tonight so they will be ready to eat after the feast.
I know that as I sit down to enjoy this meal, I will be thinking of all the Thanksgivings that have passed. At that time, as right now, I will give thanks for my wonderful family no matter where they may be, and say a prayer that they are having a wonderful day, no matter what they may be doing.
After we eat, we will make a trip to the hospital to see my brother, and visit with him for an hour or two.
When he is ready to be released from the hospital he will be coming home to the home the four of us are buying together, because he is family and a family needs to stick together in time of need.
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