Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving



Well it's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is tomorrow! Man, this year has flown by. It's been a tough year for everyone I know, with the economy the way it is, our country seemingly going in the wrong direction, etc. But I'm going to try and focus on the blessings I do have and be thankful for those. I know Thanksgiving is about turkey & football to many (me included), but do give pause and reflect on the things you should be thankful for.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Uncle John


Last Tuesday my mom called and said that my Uncle John had died, he was 66. I hadn't seen my Uncle John for years and it seemed like I was grasping to remember something about him after she called. I could still picture his Ford Fairlane which was his pride & joy. Yesterday was the funeral and it seemed that as I sat there my mind was flooded with memories, the one that stuck out the most was back in 1974 when he had his long shaggy beard and I told him that he looked a lot like one of The Beach Boys and would fit right in on stage with them, he laughed and thought that was pretty cool. He was a hard working man who loved his family, his church and his favorite team the Chicago Cubs. As time wore on he developed some health issues including alzhiemers. I perfer to rememeber him how he was. God Bless you Uncle John, we'll miss you.