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- MOTHER'S DAY Entry for May 10, 2009
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Today is Mother's Day, and like every other day, I am thinking of my mom, and missing her very much. And yet, she is here with me in my heart and my soul. She has been gone now for almost three years, and yet I feel her presence in everything I do. I have jokingly told my wife and some friends that I am now the queen of the family and I do feel an obligation to "fill in" for her in matters of the family. I see her in my mirror and I love that connection to her. We were so very much alike, both in appearance and spirit. She was bigger than life and her presence continues to be felt by so many who loved her. It is hard even now to imagine this world without her guidance and direction.
Anyway, Mom, I love you and I'll try to keep the flame alive.Sunday May 10, 2009 - 02:37pm (CDT) Permanent Link | 2 Comments - Happy New Year - Entry for December 31, 2008
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Time to say goodbye to 2008. For those of you fortunate enough to avoid job loss, terrible storms, illness or the loss of a dear family member or friend, there was much to be grateful for.
For those of you who had great difficulties, I wish for you that 2009 brings you relief and some measure of comfort.
To all of my sisters, may this new beginning help us to remain thankful for what we have, and strive to help make the world a better place for everyone.
Happy New Year. Love to you all, Mary
Wednesday December 31, 2008 - 08:48am (CST) Permanent Link | 3 Comments - A Holiday Wish for You - Entry for December 24, 2008
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In the past few days, the mail carrier has delivered a wide variety of well-wishes from all over the country, along with the typical family news letters and photos. It is always such a joy to receive these and to recall times spent together in days gone by.
I have also received a variety of good wishes from my friends here in the transgender community, not only lately but throughout the year. I am struck by the generosity of my friends in this community and the closeness. For a group in which participation is completely voluntary, and in which we seem to identify mostly with unanswered questions, I am amazed at the strength of the bonds formed, the friendships created, and the robustness of our contributions not only here, but to society in general. Your strength has increased my strength. Your kindnesses have made me kinder, and your love has made me more loving. And for all of this I thank you. Thank you for being my friends.
We all have our ways of finding understanding and coping. I hope that in the coming years we will continue to join hands and grow, to continue to press for inclusion, to be recognized for all that we do and all that we could do.
My wish you is that God will continue to bless you and yours, and that inspite of all the obstacles man is able to create, somehow we will have the strength to rise above it all, first as people, second as people with unique and wonderful gifts to bring.
Merry Christmas and a very happy holiday season to you. I love you all.
Wednesday December 24, 2008 - 04:54am (CST) Permanent Link | 3 Comments - Happy Turkey Day - Entry for November 26, 2008
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The country is going through a pretty rough patch right now, and there are days when it it looks like it getting worse and no one seems to have a clue about how it happened or what "we" need to do to fix it. For me, I think a return to the concept of personal responsibility holds the greates promise.
Anyway, we are still in the greatest country on the planet, and we all have much to be thankful for this holiday season.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING - Hug a turkey, there are plenty of them around!
Wednesday November 26, 2008 - 06:07am (CST) Permanent Link | 2 Comments - Here's to A Better Time - Entry for September 15, 2008
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It has been a very difficult time so far this Summer and I can only hope that it gets better. I often think of the difficulties our community faces without also thinking about the fact that we have all of the other stuff to deal with as well. The other stuff, you know, tornados, hurricanes, flooding, war, fuel prices, the economy in general. Just how much are we suppose to handle at one time, and yet we do because we have to. We have responsibilities, families, jobs, people who depend on us, and on top of all of that we have our own issues, issues that by and large are misunderstood, belittled, ignored, hated, and feared. And unlike all of those other problems we deal with, our personal issues are compounded by apathy and ignorance. Yet we get up everyday and face the world and keep trying to make it all better.
So, to all of my sisters, God bless you for all you do, and all you attempt to do. It is a heavy load. I hope you and your loved ones are safe and hopeful about tomorrow. As Scarlett O'Hara said, "Tomorrow is another day".Monday September 15, 2008 - 08:02pm (CDT) Permanent Link | 3 Comments
