Who am I? Valentines Reflections

Who am I? Well on Valentine's Day everyone celebrated the love they share with someone special, I'd like to take a moment and reflect on the memories.

Lynn and I have celebrated 36 valentines together, and each one is remarkable in my mind. From the very first one when we couldn't afford much, and he brought me the most beautiful single rose. I cried as I held that little rose in my hands and of course, it became a dried memory in the Family Bible. That little rose was followed by dozens more in multitudes as well as many elaborate meals we have shared.

However, the one meal that still stands at the top of the list was another moment when money was sparse. We shared one small cheeseburger (back when McDonald's sold them for 59 cents, a LONG time ago) and a small soda. The cost was a mere dollar, but that meal that we split was the most precious one we have shared in our 36 years together. A simple meal that stands above the expensive ones we have had
in our time together.

From the small moments in life to the large things, everyone should remember the important stuff. It is not how much money you have in the bank, it is not the car you drive, nor is it that high powered job you have. What is important is the love. Those tiny moments we share with our loved ones. The sweet movement to wipe a tear away, picking someone up when they fall, holding the hand of someone scared, and all the tiny things that we do (hopefully) every day with those near and dear to our hearts.

So as the world gave tons of candy and flowers to their valentines, I hope that more remember that every day is a gift with love in our lives.

Who am I? Is Neo Still Stuck In The Matrix?

Who am I? Confusion seems to be the premise of the day but this quote from Keanu Reeves fits better than anything else. I so agree, do you?


"Where women do not want children, and men don’t want a family.

Where the suckers believe themselves to be successful behind the wheel of their fathers', and a father who has a little bit of power is trying to prove to you that you’re a nobody.

Where people falsely declare that they believe in God with a shot of alcohol in their hand, and the lack of any understanding of their religion.

Where the concept of jealousy is considered shameful, and modesty is a disadvantage.

Where people forgot about love, but are simply looking for the best partner.

Where people repair every rustle of their car, not sparing any money or time, and, they look poor that only an expensive car can hide it.

Where the boys waste their parents' money in nightclubs, aping under the primitive sounds, and girls fall in love with them for this.

Where men and women are no longer identifiable and where all this together is called freedom of choice, but for those who choose a different path-get branded as retarded despots.

I choose my path, but it’s a pity that I did not find similar understanding in the people among whom I wished to find it most of all … “ 
~ Keanu Reeves

Such strong words who else agrees? How are many others in the world tired of the mudslinging, crap calling, and worrying about things that are not important at all?

All the protests are proclaiming love, but all I see is hate.

We live in a world where people pay others to raise their children, where it is easier to ignore than help others, and where humanity feels lost.

As a child, I grew up in a community that allowed the kids of my neighborhood to roam freely without fear. We traveled beneath the town in the sewer tunnels having adventures. It was a time that we were able to go blocks away from home even when we were subtle. I was three when I began my roaming with the other kids.

Can you imagine? A three-year-old roaming all over town supervised only by a five, six, and seven years old? Could we do that today?

I would not even think about letting children that small run wherever they desired. But during that period in my life, it was safe. Everyone in town watched over us like hawks, so the illusion of not being supervised was just that imaginary. Today's world doesn't offer very many cases where others watch out for one another.

It was a time when you told your children to find a preacher, teacher, or policeman if they had trouble. What do you tell kids today? Sadly, all you have to do is watch the news to hear instances of someone in authority molesting a child.

What has happened to this world? People have lost themselves in everything.

Families aren't families any longer. Just because you raise your children with unconditional love doesn't mean they return that love. Just because you have large families doesn't mean you aren't alone.