I generally avoid talking about politics. I am middle of the road politically, so it is best for me to stay away from this subject BUT I can't help but reflect on people I have met in my life and how they would feel about the historic significance of tomorrow's inauguration. I met a man in Indianola at a nursing home who was somewhere in the age range of 120ish, but he couldn't be the oldest American because he didn't have a birth certificate. You see, he was born of slaves, so he wasn't "counted". He was amazingly sharp, could tell us in great detail about growing up and loved sharing his story. He was blind and a diabetic, but he had a memory that amazed me. I sat by him, as a young nursing student, listening to him for as long as our schedule would allow. I can imagine that he is smiling and so proud of the significance of tomorrow. I think of a former patient of mine who recently passed away. He was one of the youngest Tuskegee airmen. He lied at 14 saying he was 18 years old to fight for a country that didn't think of him as an equal, but he put his life on the line for our country. I can imagine that he is very proud of this country. I think of Philip (the one armed janitor from our school) who was so sweet to us, and how it would break my heart when he would say "Yes,sir or mam" to all the kids at our school. He always smiled, so I'm sure he is really smiling right now. We live in the most wonderful country in the world and I am hopeful that it will continue to get better. God bless everyone. Love,
Shannon
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Shannon, I know exactly the man in the nursing home that you're talking about. I think he was from Holly Ridge. I wish I could remember his name.....
I can see his face, but I can't remember his name. I feel so blessed to have met him. He was one of a kind. I'm so glad you remember him too!!! I think his last name was Williams, maybe.
What a fabulous reflection! Slowly but surely, and despite much adversity, the world is surely progressing steadily toward the concept of "better." I can only hope that in about a decade, when our generation assumes a large portion of the power, that we continue the trend.
I hope that you can forgive my complete lack of restraint when it comes to talking about politics, as well as my absolute stance as a Democrat.
I don't hold your lack of restraint against you at all. That is one of the many things I love about you. I am also one of the few people who understands (most of the time) that everyone thinks they are as right as I think I am. We all have opinions that are strong and that makes us uniquely unique. I love you the way you are. Don't change. Shannon
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