Interrupting the Silence

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My thoughts exactly

This was sent to me by my friend Nancie and originally forwarded by Cliff Potter <volt230@hotmail.com.  I think this summarizes what a lot of Americans are feeling.

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2009, 4:54 PM    

This was written by Sherry Hackett, Buddy Hackett's widow........



"WE NOTICED"





President Obama:



Today I read of your administrations' plan to re-define September 11 as a National Service Day. Sir, it's time we had a talk.........



During your campaign, Americans watched as you made mockery of our tradition of standing and crossing your heart when the Pledge of Allegiance was spoken. You, out of four people on the stage, were the only one not honoring our tradition.



YES, "We noticed."



During one of your many speeches, Americans heard you say that you intended to visit all 57 states.

We all know that Islam, not America has 57 states.



YES, "We noticed."



When President Bush leaned over at Ground Zero and gently placed a flower on the memorial, while you nonchalantly tossed your flower onto the pile without leaning over.



YES, "We noticed."



Every time you apologized to other countries for America 's position on an issue we have wondered why you don't share our pride in this great country. When you have heard foreign leaders berate our country and our beliefs, you have not defended us. In fact, you insulted the British Crown beyond belief.



YES, "We noticed."



When your pastor of 20 years, "God-damned America " and said that 9/11 was " America 's chickens coming home to roost" and you denied having heard recriminations of that nature, we wondered how that could be. You later disassociated yourself from that church and Pastor Wright because it was politically expedient to do so.



YES, "We noticed."



When you announced that you would transform America , we wondered why. With all her faults, America is the greatest country on earth. Sir, KEEP THIS IN MIND, "if not for America and the people who built her, you wouldn't be sitting in the White House now." Prior to your election to the highest office in this Country, you were a senator from Illinois and from what we can glean from the records available, not a very remarkable one.



YES, "We noticed."



All through your campaign and even now, you have surrounded yourself with individuals who are basically unqualified for the positions for which you appointed them. Worse than that, the majority of them are people who, like you, bear no special allegiance, respect, or affection for this country and her traditions.



YES, "We noticed."



You are 9 months into your term and every morning millions of Americans wake up to a new horror heaped on us by you. You seek to saddle working Americans with a health care/insurance reform package that, along with cap and trade, will bankrupt this nation.





YES, "We noticed."





We seek, by protesting, to let our representatives know that we are not in favor of these crippling expenditures and we are labeled "un-American","racist", "mob". We wonder how we are supposed to let you know how frustrated we are. You have attempted to make our protests seem isolated and insignificant. Until your appointment, Americans had the right to speak out.



YES, "We noticed."



On September 11, 2001 there were no Republicans or Democrats, only Americans. And we all grieved together and helped each other in whatever way we could. The attack on 9/11 was carried out because we are Americans.



And YES, "We noticed."



There were many of us who prayed that as a black president you could help unite this nation. In six months you have done more to destroy this nation than the attack on 9/11. You have failed us.



YES, "We noticed."



September 11 is a day of remembrance for all Americans. You propose to make 9/11 a "National Service Day". While we know that you don't share our reverence for 9/11, we pray that history will report your proposal as what it is...a disgrace.





YES, "We noticed."





You have made a mockery of our Constitution and the office that you hold. You have embarrassed and slighted us in foreign visits and policy.



YES, "We noticed.."





We have noticed all these things. We will deal with you. When Americans come together again, it will be to remove you from office.



Take notice.



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Grateful for my friends and family

Had a visit from Father Jason Roberts,my priest at Holy Spirit Episcopal. We just chatted and laughed for at least half hour.
At noon James Garcia took me to his and Tawni's family Thanksgiving dinner. It was great to have a home cooked meal shared with good friends.
This accident showed me how dependent I am on my friends.
A few days ago I was wondering where all my friends were. Having a resentment toward my friends and church felt horrible.
Thank you God for restoring faith in my friends and that everything's going to be alright.
Finally I'm grateful for my mom and my two children, Travis and Leah. Kids are in SA now and will be coming to visit tomorrow.
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Warm springs Hospital

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http://www.warmsprings.org/locHospSAH.html

After the leg surgery and a unsuccessful stay at home, am now at Warm Springs Rehab Hospital.

Am at Warm Springs Rehab getting help for my leg I just broke. I still can't believe it. Sounded like a gun shot. Thank God, I had my phone in my pocket. No one was around. If my friend Greg hadn't come to get me, I would have been lost. Thank God it was an enclosed break and not an open one.
I have been at WestOver Hills Hospital from Saturday, when the accident happened, to Tuesday. The surgeon set my leg and put it in a full leg cast, which I have to wear for 4 weeks (then get boot for another 4). I'm glad I didn't get the pin put in; doc said I'd probably have knee pain later. For an Episcopalian, that just won't work. lol.
I was discharged from the hospital day before yesterday. Things went fine until I fell in my house, while trying to get around on crutches. Spilled my urine bottle everywhere and took a hard fall. I was so depressed and hurt.
So, when friend called and said there was an opening at Warm Springs Hospital and I was preapproved, I took it. It's nice here. Hopefully I will be getting better here, and can go home and be safe.

Funny 911 call

Police Officer and his wife eat whole batch of "special" brownies then make a hilarious 911 call.

Trying to figure out how to update this blog from iPhone

My new iPhone

Really enjoying my new iPhone. I can finally listen to Pandora anywhere, even at work or in car. Just as good as satellite. Now I can enjoy staying up with my friends because it's easier to do Facebook et al. It feels like I just jumped into the 21st century.