A Rough Patch

My family has had a rough year so far. In early January my uncle (mom's brother) died unexpectedly. Last week my aunt (mom's brother's wife) died after a bout with cancer The day of my aunt's funeral my grandmother fell down and broke her hip. So she is recovering from hip-replacement surgery. I've only been to four funerals in my life. Two of them have been this year. It makes me realize how fast life is really moving.

A Real Tragedy

My heart goes out to all the victims of Hurricane Katrina. I honestly don't know how you get through something like this, but I have no doubt that people will persevere. It really turns my stomach to hear about the looting and violence taking place in New Orleans. In the midst of this tragedy we have some taking advantage of other people's loss. This is truly a sad day for America.