"Peace be With You"

[La_Fourmi_Rouge]

We all need to remember to keep our wits and wisdom here as we enter the final days. Dr. King told us: "Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. And so we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom. A man can't ride you unless your back is bent."

I had an uncle who was a simple, ordinary, everday guy, but he had an impact on me and my brothers and sisters because he was long on thought and resolute in action, and took good care of his wife and family of eleven kids. When my daddy died, Uncle Earl was there with his toolchest, ready to help out any way he could. Quietly. He came and went and things got done as if by magic. He never stood for accolades, and he never wondered if he was doing the right thing. Never complained or directed blame. People still say "He had a good heart!" He stood straight and worked for our freedom from poverty - his children, and me and my eleven brothers and sisters.

He was a union man - paid dues as a carpenter and a merchant seaman for 45 years and fought the good fight in Flint, years ago when the average guy was beaten down and penniless, and new soles for his shoes were a miracle of the Almighty.

He was a "little guy" who worked for change every day of his life in the absolute conviction that, someday, his efforts would be rewarded.

"Fight on, my men," says Sir Andrew Barton,
"I am hurt, but I am not slain;
I'll lay me down and bleed a while,
And then I'll rise and fight again."

That said, let me tell you: One week from tonight, this house is gonna Rawk, Babee!

[itsmesgd]

1. buckle up and hold on

The next week is going to be bad craziness of unprecendented proportions. There is absolutely no telling what we are going to see happen; here, there, or anywhere.

good luck

[DinahMoeHum]

2. "Fasten your seat belts, it's gonna be a bumpy ride"

:kick::kick::kick:

[OneBlueSky]

3. a message from the 60s that we all need to remember . . .

the thing I remember most fondly about the 60s was that people everywhere were talking about peace as an essential goal in and of itself . . . we don't hear that much anymore . . .

however trying the times, I always try to remember that peace is better than war, love is better than hate, and cooperation is better than competition . . . the world may not always agree, but these truths help keep me sane when everything around me seems insane . . .

thanks for the post . . . :)

[lonestarnot]

4. A most inspirational post. Thank you.