Posted on 05/02/2011 4:52:21 AM PDT by Jemian
"We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!" President Bush
The big news of the day is the death and burial at sea of Osama bin Laden. Thank you, President Bush and the US military (including my son and future son-in-law) who made this day happen. Other news is the nuptials of William and Catherine in Great Britain. May God bless their union and draw them close to Him in Jesus Christ. Alabama (my state) and other southeast states continue the task of digging out and rebuilding. A massive effort is underway with able bodies and supplies needed.
I'm wondering if, over time, the famous photo will be leaked?
Also, I think the dithering was only that he was afraid that something might go wrong and it end his political career. I think over the 16 hours, he was convinced by others that the risk of something going terribly wrong was low enough to take the chance. If some of our brave people were killed, overall, he couldn't care less about them; he would still come out ahead (politically) as long as they got Osama, and that was apparently a very high probability. Again and again and again I repeat: It's not about America; it's not about the military; it's not about anybody or anything but him. His obscene and unbridled arrogance demands it.
Ping to the list!
You know, ever since childhood, the only thing I remember about the Dems is that they raise taxes and give away our money.
Now they are giving away the country and they need to be stopped.
Hey, Toby!
Tax and spend
A beautiful day setting up here. Unfortunately the weather pattern has been sunny, rain, sunny, rain... Tomorrow more rain forecasted. We still haven't hit 70 this spring. Very cool spring.
You ask some very pertinent questions. Apparently we've been lied to by an "ally", i.e. Pakistan, for many years. I'm remembering Bush saying something about hunting down terrorists wherever they are and that if any country is giving them refuge, all bets are off. There is no safe place for a terrorist and we'll get you where you hide. Pakistan, obviously, didn't believe us. There needs to be serious repercussions against Pakistan. Period. Nuke their nukes.
I really, really want that photo, and others, to be released. The excuses this admin is giving is silly. The moslem world is already inflamed and angry. Releasing the photo won’t make a bit of difference.
Glad you could enjoy sometime away before heading to Orlando.
Daughter Carolyn is back in the DR. She will return home for good at the end of June.
Youngest daughter, Kathryn, is getting ready to graduate from high school during Memorial Day weekend. Her eye is better, but still healing. We meet with the retina specialist again in July. Saw him last week and he said that it continues to heal slowly.
Son Steven is working at UPS during the night, and going to school throughout the day.
I was able to buy my wife a dozen chocolate dipped strawberries from Shari's Berries! They came in yesterday and are extraordinary.
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Congratulations to Kathryn! She is accomplishing quite a bit, recovering from that horrific accident AND being able to graduate, too. Not having to see the doc again until July is a good sign that things are progressing on schedule. If things weren’t going well, they’d want to see her sooner.
Chocolate covered strawberries, yum!
I know Carolyn has enjoyed her time in DR. Winters will never be quite the same for her again.
Your son sounds very diligent. It is hard to maintain a work schedule and studies at the same time.
It is obvious that you and your wife did well for your children. To see the successes in their life speaks highly of you both.
Thank you for your prayers for my back. As I was drifting off to sleep last night, I was discussing with God what His will for me in all this is. I used to be very active outdoors and hike and garden and volunteer to do things like clean up after disasters. But now I must hold back or I’ll be an additional part of the problem. It is very frustrating for me. It is the frustration and the lack of direction that I’ve been discussing with Our Father.
We took what she said very seriously. This was a woman who lost 3 children shortly after child birth, and two other children who died at the age of 15. She always told us if she can overcome losing a child, she can overcome anything. She continued on with a devout faith that spoke volumes as to who she was. She lived her faith day in and day out.
Jemian... you strike me as someone who is in the same mold of my mother. You live devoutly and truly on a regular basis. You are an inspiration to all of us here. (I think I can speak for everyone...)
In our Christian faith we are often told to give the pain to the glory of God. I often think of the painting, Ecce Homo, when I am struggling. (the painting of Jesus before Pilate.) It reminds me of what our dear Lord went through for us. It keeps me going.
You are a remarkable and faithful woman. God is pleased!
Have a blessed day, and enjoy some of that warmth for me.
I really need to be over this. I have things to do.
/johnny
I understand completely. When my back spasms today, and it will because it has already, I'll pray for you.
THX FOR THE PING.
Good Morning. The sun is shining in Iowa, after a gloomy, rainy day yesterday. I have a ‘few’ details to attend to inside this morning, and then I’ll be outside this afternoon,, attempting to finish up the garden clean up.
Jem, I really appreciate the ping, as you guys can get lost so easily amongst everything else here at FR.
Hi could you add me to the ping list also. I really do enjoy this thread. Thank you Denco Have to run, we are having to haul water to one set of cows today. The dirt tank (big One) went dry yesterday so down to one windmill for 80 cows and no way can it keep up. Pray for rain
You are added, Denco.
I’ll try to remember to ping the list every day, but I make no promises of consistency. Yesterday I was asleep due to the pain pills. IG, do I recall that you deal with lots of pain daily? I honestly don’t see how you manage. My back hurts to the point of not being able to walk or bend or stand or sit.
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