Sometimes, true love, respect, and care aren’t found by holding on—but in letting go. 25.09.4
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This will be the first Mother’s Day without a mother. My wife lost hers many years ago, and I lost mine last September. Many followed her journey with Alzheimer’s on this blog, and our loss is bittersweet.
We take heart knowing they are both now free from pain and sorrow, and we celebrate their lives and the examples they set for us.
For those fortunate enough to still have a mother, cherish her—she won’t be here forever. You’ll miss the phone calls, no matter how confused or zany or time of night and day. You’ll miss the meals and visits. You’ll remember it all because she is FOREVER part of you, both physically and emotionally.
Mothers are SPECIAL they give of themselves selflessly every day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms… all of you deserve more than just one day of dedication and celebration because that is what you give all of us………THANK YOU……
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Fifteen years ago, on Father’s Day, June 19th, a soft-spoken, conservative, stoic, son of Georgia, member of the Band of Brothers 101St Airborne, and my Dad past away, losing his battle with cancer. And today we also celebrate the first anniversary of Juneteenth, as a recognized National Holiday.
I think my Dad would be very happy with how these are now forever tied together. You see, he and his twin sister were orphaned very early and were raised by various aunts and uncles in and around Atlanta. His life was not easy, but it was so very full. He lost half his fingers and fractured his back parachuting into combat in WWII but never missed a chance play baseball with me and my brother. He was always there for us, no matter what, no matter when, no matter where.
He was careful with his words and by being so he quietly taught many valuable lessons. You knew, when he said something, it was worth listening to. He said, ‘treat everyone with respect until they prove otherwise.’ and ‘never let your handicaps define you’ These were not just words with him. He lived them and taught them by example.
So today, we celebrate the life he led, the lessons he taught, and the power of respect as we recognize, and welcome the celebration of, Juneteenth. Too long in coming but with us now forever and rightfully so. #NeverFeartheDream, #Juneteenth, #respect
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