We are all saddened by these deaths and the death of our hero's like Gordie Howe.
We have all experienced the death of our dreams our innocence and relationships. This is a natural part of life and we find ways to restore lost hope, optimism, and happiness. Each must find their own way to renew their faith in life and in humanity.
Growing up I lived across the street from several Catholic families. There was a street and then a huge boulevard and another street that separated us. They also went to another school. My friends and I looked down on them because all we knew is that they went to confession every week but continued to be bad.
I grew out of this intolerance as I grew older and read and learned more.
Kim brought Haiti for a visit early in the morning on her way to school. Her first few days were helping organize a concert. I suppose she will be doing many different things with the children.
I had a walk with Haiti and a trip to the doctor to find some help for my bladder problems. He is sure he can help me. Dad is busy fixing our French doors to the back yard.
"If life was fair, Elvis would still be alive
and all his impersonators would not be."
Johnny Carson
My prayer would be that some good can come out of this tragedy.
I pray for Nancy and Karl as he goes through surgery.
We all need to be sheltered in His loving presence in times of pain and sickness.
Teach us to see the world free of intolerance and hate.
May each one of us learn to choose our friends and our beliefs wisely.
Amen
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Intolerance....I saw it today when waiting in the family room outside the O.R. at the hospital today. There were about 14 people waiting and one was a Muslim lady. The tv was tuned to CNN and was blasting out their hatred about ISIS and talking about Muslims etc regarding the terrible shootings in Florida. On and on for hours we had to listen to that and people were giving that woman a wide berth...no one would sit near her and they were giving her ugly looks. You could tell she was uncomfortable. I tried to catch her eye and smile, but she averted everyone's gaze.
Carl came through the surgery well, although what was supposed to be a 4 hour surgery was 5 hours and 15 minutes...it was tense waiting that last hour for word of what was happening.
We saw him in recovery a couple of hours later and he looked a lot better than what I thought he would...and he didn't have pain...that was important. So it was a long 12 hours...left home at 4:45 am and arrived back at 6:00pm. The vascular surgeon and anesthetist were the best one could have...he was very fortunate. So now the healing process begins.... 3 months. The hard part for him was living with that aneurysm for 6 months, when it could have burst at anytime.....but thankfully he made it.
There was a prayer chain that almost went around the world and your prayers were very much appreciated too, Beth. Thank-you so much.
Love, Nancy
All the best to Carl.
I watched Brook Henderson win the ladies PGA in a playoff. Well done.
Jasmine still not well. Back to the Dr again today. We will demand antibiotics this time. I've got two 2:30am finishes tonight and tomorrow. . My ears are getting better after my course of antibiotics. We have lots of colds and flus going around. It's freezing out , very cold winds But sunny !! Melina not well either . Matthew and Jesse not sick !
Ken
We had a great but short visit in Kingston and now are in Brookline, just outside of Boston. It is just like I thought it would be, lovely old houses, lots of big trees and we can walk to a dozen restaurants, a little grocery store and the train to the city.
Good to hear Carl is doing well Nancy and hope he is home soon.
Sandra
Awe, you Bennetts are like a second family....great people. thank-you for your kind words about Carl! All is good this morning..he is doing well. Very little pain thanks to the epidural in his spine.
Sandra, you had better watch out riding the subway in Boston...I sent you a youtube song on FB! HAHA...have a wonderful vacation.
Sending healing thoughts to Ken and family. I guess it is the winter flu and cold season down there. So hard when little kids are sick. Get well soon.
Love, Nancy
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