Happy Thanksgiving
I thought I'd post something. All I've had to report lately has been my days at work...boring and doctor appointments. Also boring. So, here's my thoughts on this Thanksgiving eve.
H---I'm happy for Howard in my life. He's brought many great things into it. I love him.
A---Aplenty. Plenty of everything. More than I need of most things. Blessings aplenty.
P---People I love being around me on holidays.
P---Poodle dogs. We have two. They're obnoxious at times, but I can't help but love them.
Y---Yellow Daffodils are my favorite flower. They brighten me up.
T---Turkey=tryptophan! Bring it on, brined turkey.
H---Heart health---no blockages, YAY!
A---Afternoon naps. Gotta love 'em.
N---NOT hitting the BAAAAAAD driver that turned in front of me this morning
K---Kitchenaide mixer...LOVE IT!
S---SO many grankids! Love everyone of them.
G---Good friends. Good. Old. Friends.
I---Ice cold drinks.
V---Vacations...aren't they great?
N---Nighttime. I LIKE the early darkness. I like being home longer in the evenings.
G---Garrards. All of them.
OK, this was kind of lame. But, I'm happy today. I got off work early, I got home and just have the day to get started on tomorrow. We got a nice letter from Mike yesterday. I miss him and know he's missing us this holiday season. I don't want him to be homesick, though. I'm FINALLY starting to feel the Christmas spirit. I think it is the weather today. I love Christmas, and even though it's Thanksgiving, it's a pre-curser to Christmas, and I love it.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
I'm back!
I've been off the blog for a while just because there hasn't been much blog worthy. Been speding time at the physical therapist (no real results) and various and sundry doctor appointments for various and sundry issues. None huge, in and of themselves so I won't go into it.
We (Howard and I) went to Idaho for a few days this past weekend for a Garrard "family reunion". That term is used loosely. We did have a good time and I learned some interesting things about his dad and grandfather. I never knew either of my grandfathers as they both died before my parents married. Howard's dad died when Howard was only 8 years old. I SO look forward to getting to meet him. EVERYONE I've ever spoken to that knew him always say the same thing. He was kind, gentle and he loved Howard's mom. He was a wonderful father and husband and a hard worker. From pictures, I can tell Howard looks a lot like him and from what I hear, I think Howard must be a lot like him.
Today is Election Day. I am excited. I think this is going to be a historical election, for sure. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be ABLE to vote. I remember when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed. I was 10. It's hard to imagine today that IN MY LIFETIME there were millions of people who were routinely and systematically denied the right to vote simply because they were African American! Crazy. It makes me sad to know that there will be millions of people who will not exercise their blessing of being able to vote. I know people are frustrated and often feel it makes no difference. But, I believe it does.
Anyway, America ROCKS! And, today, I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, WHERE AT LEAST I KNOW I'M FREE, AND I WON'T FORGET THE MEN WHO DIED, AND GAVE THAT RIGHT TO ME. (Thank you, Lee Greenwood)!
We (Howard and I) went to Idaho for a few days this past weekend for a Garrard "family reunion". That term is used loosely. We did have a good time and I learned some interesting things about his dad and grandfather. I never knew either of my grandfathers as they both died before my parents married. Howard's dad died when Howard was only 8 years old. I SO look forward to getting to meet him. EVERYONE I've ever spoken to that knew him always say the same thing. He was kind, gentle and he loved Howard's mom. He was a wonderful father and husband and a hard worker. From pictures, I can tell Howard looks a lot like him and from what I hear, I think Howard must be a lot like him.
Today is Election Day. I am excited. I think this is going to be a historical election, for sure. I am so grateful for the opportunity to be ABLE to vote. I remember when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed. I was 10. It's hard to imagine today that IN MY LIFETIME there were millions of people who were routinely and systematically denied the right to vote simply because they were African American! Crazy. It makes me sad to know that there will be millions of people who will not exercise their blessing of being able to vote. I know people are frustrated and often feel it makes no difference. But, I believe it does.
Anyway, America ROCKS! And, today, I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN, WHERE AT LEAST I KNOW I'M FREE, AND I WON'T FORGET THE MEN WHO DIED, AND GAVE THAT RIGHT TO ME. (Thank you, Lee Greenwood)!
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