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)!