Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Wednesday, July 25, 2012
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT BEFORE NOVEMBER 6th
I have just finished reading "The Amateur-Barack Obama in the White House" by author Edward Klein. Mr. Klein is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Truth About Hillary". His credentials are varied. At the end of this book he lists his acknowledgements, sources and a page and a half of bibliography.In this post I will quote directly from his book specifically pages 256 to 258 which encapsulates the purpose of his writing this book and which I might add are exactly what I believe to be the issues of the "time".
Whether you agree or disagree, the following statements are truly valid statements/conditions that all
Americans should be thinking about before the coming Presidential election. Let this be a reminder whether Democrat or Republican; Liberal or Conservative and let the question be "Are you better off now than you were in 2008?"
I quote:
"...that America lost its triple-A credit rating on President Obama's watch.."
"...that he increased the national debt by nearly $5 trillion-the most rapid increase in debt under any president."
"...a bill that includes more than a trillion dollars in new healthcare spending and contains a 4.5 percent tax increase."
[and for New Jersey residents] "....Jon Corzine's bankrupt financial company, MF Global, which is under investigation by a grand jury for misusing clients' money, was one of the top sources of contributions to Obama;s reelection campaign..."
"....his erratic stand on illegal immigration, which has swung wildly between fast-paced deportations-removing 400,000 illegal foreigners in each of the last three years-to a policy of virtual amnesty."
"....his inconsistency on environmental regulation-first pushing through burdensome, anti-business rules to toughen air-quality standards, then suddenly scrapping those rules to win over campaign supporters in the business community."
"....that he was for lower taxes before he was for higher taxes; that he was for forcing Catholic-affiliated institutions to provide contraception and abortion insurance before he was against forcing them to go against their religious principles; that he was for removing terrorists from Guantanamo before he was against it; that he was for bringing the country together before he was for dividing it;....." [let me just remind you that the HHS Mandate is not about Contraception etc. but about the First Amendment of the Constitution and the rights of our Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of Faith.]
"that he was for a grand bargain with the Republicans over the debt ceiling before he was against it; that he was for energy independence before he rejected the Keystone Pipeline; that he was in favor of extending the olive branch to the mullahs in Iran before he was against it."
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Although it is now six months since Michael walked through the door into eternity I still miss his presence just as much as ever.
My life has settled into and around caring for our dog, Winston a nine year old full size Yorkshire terrier and every Monday SVdP board meetings.
I really need to get a life with more meaning.
The loneliness becomes unbearable at times, but being alone has always been a weakness of mine. I think God wants me to master this but it is quite probable that this is the hardest thing God asks of me.
I am by nature an extrovert and I love people. I'm Irish, therefore, talking, debating is second nature. Michael and I shared that this quality even though he was more cautious than me.
The six month anniversary of his passing was exactly the day and date, so instead of going to the SVdP meeting that Monday, I spent from 1:30 until 3:30pm in Adoration Chapel......I just couldn't go to the meeting as that is what I was doing at the time the Angels came for my dear husband.
There are bereavement groups connected to my Church and also in my Village clubhouse. I am not able to
go to these meetings as I cannot share my feelings of loss with strangers.
I've been told that I am very strong, "tough" even. I give the appearance that I am fine, but no one knows
the pain I feel every time I come home.
My days are methodical, get up, take the dog out, feed the dog, have breakfast, wash up the dishes, make the bed, do whatever housework needs to be done, reconcile my bank statement, make a grocery list, shop after Mass on Saturday evening [highlight of my week] and start all over again.
My only connection with life is through my dearest friend who lives in Brooklyn. She calls me regularly at least once a week or I call her. She is and will always be my very best friend.
It is my conversation with each person of the Blessed Trinity as well as my Guardian Angel [Joseph] that keeps me going that gets me out of bed.
If I have learned anything it is how fragile life is and what a precious gift it is. I thank God everyday for the gift of Michael to my life. I know he is alive but not the way I want him to be. With the mercy and grace of my God, someday we will be together again. As I type this I am looking at his picture here beside me at my
computer. He has such a beautiful smile, please God may I see his smile again.
My life has settled into and around caring for our dog, Winston a nine year old full size Yorkshire terrier and every Monday SVdP board meetings.
I really need to get a life with more meaning.
The loneliness becomes unbearable at times, but being alone has always been a weakness of mine. I think God wants me to master this but it is quite probable that this is the hardest thing God asks of me.
I am by nature an extrovert and I love people. I'm Irish, therefore, talking, debating is second nature. Michael and I shared that this quality even though he was more cautious than me.
The six month anniversary of his passing was exactly the day and date, so instead of going to the SVdP meeting that Monday, I spent from 1:30 until 3:30pm in Adoration Chapel......I just couldn't go to the meeting as that is what I was doing at the time the Angels came for my dear husband.
There are bereavement groups connected to my Church and also in my Village clubhouse. I am not able to
go to these meetings as I cannot share my feelings of loss with strangers.
I've been told that I am very strong, "tough" even. I give the appearance that I am fine, but no one knows
the pain I feel every time I come home.
My days are methodical, get up, take the dog out, feed the dog, have breakfast, wash up the dishes, make the bed, do whatever housework needs to be done, reconcile my bank statement, make a grocery list, shop after Mass on Saturday evening [highlight of my week] and start all over again.
My only connection with life is through my dearest friend who lives in Brooklyn. She calls me regularly at least once a week or I call her. She is and will always be my very best friend.
It is my conversation with each person of the Blessed Trinity as well as my Guardian Angel [Joseph] that keeps me going that gets me out of bed.
If I have learned anything it is how fragile life is and what a precious gift it is. I thank God everyday for the gift of Michael to my life. I know he is alive but not the way I want him to be. With the mercy and grace of my God, someday we will be together again. As I type this I am looking at his picture here beside me at my
computer. He has such a beautiful smile, please God may I see his smile again.
Monday, April 2, 2012
In The SON Shine: Three Months Ago Today
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
In The SON Shine: My Beloved Husband
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