Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.

It's that time again, a time to be grateful and remember all that we have accomplished and been given this year. Good health, good family and friends and for the most part, good weather, depending where one resides.  The year 2013 will soon pass on to the history books and hopefully 2014 will bring much to be grateful for also. 

Enjoy the bounties of the table and of the folks you are sharing the holiday with.   Happy Happy! 

First day of Fall - Finally!

YEA!  Finally, relief from the heat and yesterday we received a large amount of very necessary rain.  It's been several months since we have had notable amounts of rain.  Absolutely wonderful and the am temperature this morning was 71 degrees.  Delightful. 

Can you say

Carotid Endarterectomy?  Thought not unless you  have experienced one.  In essence, it is a type of surgery that is used to prevent strokes or death in people with a blockage or clot in the carotid artery in the neck. 

After a week of not feeling well and certainly not being myself, I was rushed to CRMC for test, test and more test.  Four days later I had surgery that ended being more than bargained for.  Several nights in the CCU (Critical Care Unit), I was moved to a room.  And then as a "volunteer" on to the largest, most plush room in the hospital. Fortunately, my heart is 100% strong and good. 

Home now, gratefully and regained of my strength and good nature, thanks to all of my friends and neighbors, calls and visits and best of all, PRAYERS! 

I have always said that there is a second change for everyone, this is my third chance.  I promise to use it well.  Pay it forward and pay it back.

HAPPY FOURTH

Once again, and as always,  our country is experiencing many challenges as we move into the future, but as always, our FAITH and DEVOTION to AMERICA will see us through these changing  times.  We have had better times and we have had more difficult times, but our SPIRIT is strong and WE ARE AMERICANS.  GOD BLESS AMERICA! 

2013 Hurricane Season

Beware and be prepared - June 1 - today, Hurricane Season begins.  Several television channels will be presenting "preparation" programs.  Newspapers will provide inserts this weekend.  Please observe.  Good Luck.

In memory and with grateful appreciation to all those who served and sacrificed their lives.  We cannot forget.

A Special Day

and a wonderful day to one and all.  Hope it is as special as you are.  ENJOY!