Day 5. 1. Thankful for friends that I forgot I had. Have been struggling a bit lately. Some depression I think. Just born with it and looking back I can see all the times I was struggling. Those are the times my bad decisions always seemed to happen. My Deputy Chief brought me into the office last week. He had noticed I had been forgetting some things, had made some strange choices. You and I worked together down at one 27 years ago. This is not like you. Is everything ok with you? I had to admit it wasnt. Thank you God for bringing people that care into my life. 2. Thankful for everyone who always ask about Guy. I appreciate it so much. His struggles are also the same as mine. The difference is my friends care and his dont. Thank you all for your prayers for Guy. Please keep them coming. 3. Thankful for this time to reflect. Thank you Samye for loving your old pop when he hasnt earned it. I am sorry for all the times I embarrassed you, hurt your feelings, (unless it was a teaching moment), or just didnt realize you needed me. 4. I also apologize to everyone else for those same times. It was not intentional. Sometimes being even slightly depressed cause us to commit acts not intended. No excuse, just saying I am sorry. 5. Thankful for Turner Classic Movies. Mom loved all those old romantic movies. It has given me a chance to reconnect a bit with her. 6. Last, NOT the least. Thank you to all the MOMS I have had in my life. I know Ann had NO clue what she was getting into. Me and Richard were pretty rough 8 months after Mom died. She hung in when maybe she would have been better off to have moved on. And Sandy, thank you for your love and caring. And for taking care of Pop. I know he isnt always easy to get along with. Thank you for hanging in there with us too. And all the ladies in the Acuff area who basically adopted us. Thank you so much. I have never forgotten. 7. Ok more. Dad and I have had our moments, not all of them good, But he has always cared. I think we took work too seriously, but we had good times at the lake and at the reunions, and on the farm too sometimes. It took me a long time to not feel guilty when I wasnt working. But I have, and Fred has too. He has embraced his grandchildren and great grandchildren with zest and he loves them all very much. He has certainly changed, and I believe for the better. Thank you for your work ethic and giving me that same ethic and for teaching me to be a man. 8. Jesus To be forgiven, to know He is always there. One week before my mom died I had a nightmare that she died, almost exactly the way it did happen. I cried for hours that night. He was preparing me for her death. I know HE lives, and I am thankful he walks with me. Tracy Lanelle. My wish is for you to experience this. It has come in a good time for me. I hope it has for everyone I have nominated.
Posted on: Sat, 13 Sep 2014 13:58:23 +0000
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