i always liked that saying..it has a special meaning to me these days....i always think about our ancestors on their journey through life and when they had to deal with hardships and problems how they managed to overcome them and hold their heads high...when they came to that river in their way how they managed to "cross" it and move on in life always amazes me......
the "rivers" we need to cross sometimes have a bridge that makes it easier for us to manage....however as was the case with our ancestors sometimes we have to figure out how to make it by building our own way across.......all of you and my family are my bridge across this river i am now wading through......i sometimes feel you pushing me across..stopping with me as i rest.....moving with me as the sight of the shore gets closer and closer.............i may be only 1/3 there however with so many people as my "bridge" you know i will make it ..
you know that i feel your hands on my back.....I know that my late ancestors are helping me along with the rest of you ...............................just wish they would lower the tolls a little........you see i forgot my e-z pass this round so i guess the lines will be a little longer than usual.....
in the meantime enjoy the day......smile upon the sun........tom
p.s thanks for the coments yesterday....truly was humbled by them
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i am a 'lover of quotes' as i know you are, TC, so thought i would share this w/ you:) I watched a great movie with my 2 kids yesterday- it's several years old and in our home collection, but i had not ever seen it before. it was called 'Akeelah and the Bee'. In it was a qoute that said the below, and immediately upon seeing it, i thought of YOU. you have had a tremendous effect on us all, and continue to do so!
'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.'
much love (and respect!)to you and your entire family, TC!
wow, and this is wierd-... just after posting that one, another appears in my inbox that somebody else sent me, and again- i'm reminded how we all are connected... have a great day!
'Nothing in life gives a man so much courage as the attainment or renewal of the conviction that other people regard him with favor; because it means that everyone joins to give him help and protection, which is an infinitely stronger bulwark against the ills of life than anything he can do himself.
- Arthur Schopenhauer, " Position, IV "
I'm hugging you from DC :) Miss you, Showdad.
paul cartwight said.......
TC,
Thanks for the update Top Cat - I wish I could help you more with building your bridge to get over this river you speak of.....I can swim to the other side and throw you a line to pull you through.....Keeping on working is always goo therapy for you and I hope you can hold up through WSA - don't let it run you down to much - you gotta keep some energy for the bridge building ahead. Safe travels to and from - I'm sorry i can't make this one as I really really would love to see you. Sending you all the love I can from here - Love you guys and wish nothing but the best for the legendary Cheffo's :) Paul
Hi Tom!!
It's Melissa from Yaleet yrs ago! I was at Cassie's shower and Dawn E was there and we got to talking about you. I truly feel for all you are experiencing and all the bridges you are trying to and WILL cross! You have always been an inspiration to me as well as so many others and I KNOW you and Susan will make it through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God guide you and may you use all of the strength I know you have inside you. You were always one of the strongest,most positive people I have come across in my life. Be tough, be strong and keep your head held high! Much love to you and Susan and your family!!!
xxoo
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