Monday, December 7, 2009
Pearl Harbor Day--a day in American history that profoundly changed so many lives forever. In a matter of hours, boys became men and women became widows. Our students know about Pearl, but they cannot feel Pearl as those who lived Pearl felt. There is a difference. I don't think any atrocity that has ever happened in history can truely be known unless it is first felt. I often wonder how survivor's families could maintain the joy of the season and celebrate the gift of life when so much death and pain lay at their feet. I am reminded of something Mom used to say--"But for the Grace of God go I". How true, how true, probably just as much now as then. We do have our burdens to bear; the one redeeming light of the season--the good in humanity and the knowledge that this too will pass seems to help us 'feel' and become truly alive through the pain. Always seek the good in people, however problematic this seems, for the good in humanity is the magic that insures the gift of the season.
If you want to read about one survivor's "Grace of God" check out CBS news on line survivor's stories. www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/12/07/national/main5923614.shtml
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About Me
- Cathy Francis
- It seems I have been a teacher all my life, but officially I have taught Language Arts at Blakesburg Middle school for the last ten years. I am married (40years in April, 2010) and we have 4 grown children who have blessed us with 13 grandchildren. Two granddaughters graduated highschool in 2009 and are college freshman. Three grandchildren are in HS, three in MS, four in Elem and 1 in PS. Kirbie, our Scottie has trained us well. She "talks" to us insistently until we "listen". My husband operates the daily events at the Ottumwa Regional Airport where he has worked since 1982. We have completely remodeled our home, building on over 800 sqft in 1996. I enjoy refinishing furniture and antiques. Last year we remodeled my mothers house for her while she underwent chemo and radiation treatments. She was able to enjoy her 'new' house for a few months before she passed in Sept, 08. My favorite color is lavender and I am a green personality.
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