Monday, the day after Mother's Day marks the 8th month since my husband's passing. You would think mother's day would not be that hard. But it is. Because he always remembered Mother's Day in regards to our family.
My husband was very proud and happy with the family God gave us. He would always say he couldn't believe the beautiful children we had and how wonderful they were.
On Mother's Day, which was always on a Sunday he would already be gone to church by the time I awoke. When I got up there would always be flowers and a card in view when I walked into the kitchen. Usually it was laid on the kitchen table. Sometimes there would be a note for a corsage to be worn for church being cooled in the refrigerator. Or sometimes the corsage would be sitting on the piano bench at church with a gift. The card always said something to the effect, to the mother of my children, and something about that God had brought us together. Then sometimes the message of what would happen in the day to celebrate.
All this didn't hit me until a little while ago, none of this will happen tomorrow. Yes there are plans for the children and I, and I don't know what I would do without those plans. But getting through the day will be hard. Those special remembrances will be missing. I told someone the other day, I love him more now, than when he was here.
The milestones keep coming, and one by one we get through them. Somehow we will get through our first year. But you can't remove the remembrances of these special days. They are with you forever.
Have a great Mother's Day, and if you still have one another, treasure that time together, because you never know just how long you have.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
What Makes an Osama bin Laden?
Looking at the pictures of his house I was shocked by the views inside the house. They build it up like, Wow, a million dollar house. I had to look at this. I saw the pictures in shock. Because inside the house it looked like poverty, like a man who owned very little. What happened to this man? What twisted his thinking to kill 3,000 Americans on 9-11?
He came from a wealthy family. A large family with strong family values. Yes, Muslims do believe in strong family units and they are instructed in the traditional man wife relationship. What turned him away from the life of hard work and family to death and destruction? I have been thinking about this since last night. It has been inside of me most of the day. What Happened?
In the end he has a house. a large house, but what is that if you are a prisoner in that house. He could not enjoy a normal life. He was on the run. The pictures looked to me like a solitary life, a lonely life even disowned by his family after 9-11. This twisted thought life had taken everything from him.
Why did he not surrender given the chance? Could it be possibly he wanted out. Could it be he wanted to be caught? In reality he had nothing. Nothing left even to live for. He had no life, no family, no hope.
What is this ideology that turns their life to destruction rather than creation? Can we stop this wave of ideology from getting to others. If so, it must come from their own. We can't reach them. What a wasted life and what despair. He was I believe of all men most miserable.
And it isn't much happier where he is now. There is a special place for someone so destructive of life, and the world is much better without him.
He came from a wealthy family. A large family with strong family values. Yes, Muslims do believe in strong family units and they are instructed in the traditional man wife relationship. What turned him away from the life of hard work and family to death and destruction? I have been thinking about this since last night. It has been inside of me most of the day. What Happened?
In the end he has a house. a large house, but what is that if you are a prisoner in that house. He could not enjoy a normal life. He was on the run. The pictures looked to me like a solitary life, a lonely life even disowned by his family after 9-11. This twisted thought life had taken everything from him.
Why did he not surrender given the chance? Could it be possibly he wanted out. Could it be he wanted to be caught? In reality he had nothing. Nothing left even to live for. He had no life, no family, no hope.
What is this ideology that turns their life to destruction rather than creation? Can we stop this wave of ideology from getting to others. If so, it must come from their own. We can't reach them. What a wasted life and what despair. He was I believe of all men most miserable.
And it isn't much happier where he is now. There is a special place for someone so destructive of life, and the world is much better without him.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Good Friday, Bad Friday For Obama
New poll from New york Times and CBS say Obama is leading the country in the wrong direction. 70% of Americans are not happy with the way things are going. To top it off over the weekend gas prices rose again as we see no relief at the pumps to come soon.
Many feel it is because of the indecision Obama has over the war in Libya. By lengthening the war, and not not going in with foot troops, only an air campaign, many feel it has made the war worse and last longer. Also it has left more time for the oil fields to be damaged. Now the fields are so damaged we see no quick end to getting oil prices lower sooner. We are scrambling to get our oil from other countries and that takes time too.
His indecisive nature has truly hurt us through this endeavour, much as he did during the oil spill.
The second battle looming is the debt ceiling, for which he wants to raise it. Republican say that isn't going to happen without spending reduction. This must reach some kind of conclusion in the near future.
When will it get better for us is the question?? How much higher will the gas go especially for us in Chicago as we have summer additives coming on us?? Probably making us one of the highest in the nation for the summer months.
Many feel it is because of the indecision Obama has over the war in Libya. By lengthening the war, and not not going in with foot troops, only an air campaign, many feel it has made the war worse and last longer. Also it has left more time for the oil fields to be damaged. Now the fields are so damaged we see no quick end to getting oil prices lower sooner. We are scrambling to get our oil from other countries and that takes time too.
His indecisive nature has truly hurt us through this endeavour, much as he did during the oil spill.
The second battle looming is the debt ceiling, for which he wants to raise it. Republican say that isn't going to happen without spending reduction. This must reach some kind of conclusion in the near future.
When will it get better for us is the question?? How much higher will the gas go especially for us in Chicago as we have summer additives coming on us?? Probably making us one of the highest in the nation for the summer months.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
When You Make Your Base Unhappy You Are in Trouble
Liberals are concerned that the President will give Republicans the Medicare and Medicaid cuts in order to make them happy. More and more Obama is trying to give the appearance he is moving to the center to reclaim the independent voters he has lost. Dems are becoming more and more unhappy behind closed doors. With his slashing of funds for popular Dem programs and the controversial trade agreement with Columbia he has at times angered the left.
They also aren't happy with his decision in December to cut upper income taxes and entering the middle-east conflict without going to congress.
Re. Peter DeFazio {D-Ore} said the President should start acting like a democrat.
This strategy of moving to the center is only causing him to lose the left. Dems aren't happy with the $38.5 billion cut because of cuts to education and health. Even moveon.org is pressuring him on entitlements.
Behind the closed doors Dems are becoming unhappy with the way Obama has been disengaged with policy fights in recent months.
It's not good to lose your base.
They also aren't happy with his decision in December to cut upper income taxes and entering the middle-east conflict without going to congress.
Re. Peter DeFazio {D-Ore} said the President should start acting like a democrat.
This strategy of moving to the center is only causing him to lose the left. Dems aren't happy with the $38.5 billion cut because of cuts to education and health. Even moveon.org is pressuring him on entitlements.
Behind the closed doors Dems are becoming unhappy with the way Obama has been disengaged with policy fights in recent months.
It's not good to lose your base.
Monday, April 11, 2011
The Mad Conservative
I have to admit waking up Saturday morning and hearing the results of the budget I was to say the least MAD. I guess your could rename me the mad conservative.
After starting with 61 Billion tax cut the Dems whittled the Republicans to 38.5 Billion. They also gave into a Planned Parenthood rider allowing the largest provider of abortions to continue. Funding for Obamacare survived, while riders which included a ban on funding the Czars, aid to Saudi Arabia, and rescinding money on Obama's economic stimulus are still being debated. No riders on the EPA were included.
Here are the main facts.The overall budget is $3.8 trillion, with a deficit of 1.6 trillion, adding to the already$14 trillion deficit. The bare fact $3.8 Billion doesn't even pay for last weeks deficit.
Too little, too late, and barely a dent. and we are supposed to be happy. To say the least I am not a happycamper.
After starting with 61 Billion tax cut the Dems whittled the Republicans to 38.5 Billion. They also gave into a Planned Parenthood rider allowing the largest provider of abortions to continue. Funding for Obamacare survived, while riders which included a ban on funding the Czars, aid to Saudi Arabia, and rescinding money on Obama's economic stimulus are still being debated. No riders on the EPA were included.
Here are the main facts.The overall budget is $3.8 trillion, with a deficit of 1.6 trillion, adding to the already$14 trillion deficit. The bare fact $3.8 Billion doesn't even pay for last weeks deficit.
Too little, too late, and barely a dent. and we are supposed to be happy. To say the least I am not a happycamper.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
"Stuck On Huck"
"Stuck on Huck" live call-in Internet radio Show tomorrow night Thursday April 7th.
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Call in for the show 323-693-3319 8:00PM CST
Also visit landing page http:// Radio. Stuck on Huck.com
At that website anyone will be able to listen to the show live streaming on the Internet. Supporters can call in live and be part of the show also.
Three point plan for "Stuck on Huck" PRAY for Governor Huckabee and his family during the time he makes a decision. PLEDGE your vote and support by getting involved Pass it on.
We encourage you to become a fan at the Facebook Fan Page http://stuck/ on huck. Just click on the "Like" button at the top of the page and then you will start receiving updates on your facebook news feed.
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