Never Forget

We Still Stand Free

Today we remember the 2,977 victims of 9/11. We remember the fear and the terror, the sorrow and the pain, the hate and the anger. We remeber wondering why, and how, and we remember the awe we felt as the buildings imploded, and as we heard the stories of the heros who gave their lives. We remember the sacrifice and the courage. The victims of these atrocious attacks did not die in vain however, for they reminded us what it is to be an American, and just how special that really is.‎10 years later, we take comfort in knowing that they can tear down our buildings, they can bring down our planes, but try as they might, they cannot destroy the American spirit. May God bless the victims and their families, our military members, the president and our leaders, and may God Bless America.

Happy Birthday Fred & George!

A very Happy Birthday to everyone's favorite tricksters, Fred & George Weasley, on this April Fools Day! If only I were witty enough to come up with a trick...oh well, there's always next year!

God Bless Japan

I should've done this over the weekend, but we all know how life is...though I suppose that's not much of an excuse. I wanted to be sure to ask all of you out there in Internet-Land to take some time over the next couple of weeks and just pray for all of our Japanese friends. Pray for all of those who have been touched by the devastating impact of the horrible earthquakes and tsunamis. Pray that they may they find peace and be strength in this time of hardship and struggle, and that they may be comforted and they will remember that God is with them.

To close this post, there's an old Japanese proverb, "Kishi Kaisei", which litterally means to "Wake from death and Return to life." I have no doubt that the Japanese will come back stronger and better than ever. God Bless Japan.

A Doctor That Truly Understood Laughter Is The Best Medicine

Today I've decided to take some time
to put together a little rhyme
that honors a man as creative as Ol' Uncle Walt.
A man whose intelligence, wit, and humor had not one single fault.
As kids we became hooked on all of his books, filled with nooks and crannies (and gabanashooks!).
He took us down roads leading this way and that,
and captured the hearts of generations with a cat (in a hat).
And so I think it's important, as this day comes to a close,
to make sure everybody out there in Internet-land knows,
that one-hundred and four years ago today,
one of America's greats came our way.
He inspired so many children across the world in every nation,
to learn to read and to write, and to always use your imagination.

Happy 104th Birthday Dr Suess!