Last night before I went to bed I waited to hear the speech that Obama was coming to give. To hear that Osama Bin Laden was dead was something that seriously made me sleep a little better. But what I did not like was the fact that he took credit for his death. While he might have given the go ahead this was carried out by men and women in uniform for the United States of America. This was something that these men and women have been fighting to do in order to give some closure to all of the citizens who were affected by the events that unfolded like a nightmare we could not wake up from on September 11, 2001. This was not something that he should be given the credit for, as an American, he should be humble enough to thank all of the men and women who have died fighting for our protection.
I am concerned about what these people will do seeking retaliation. These are people who are extreme, and an extremists in any area of life is never a good thing. Passion is one thing, but extremists take things to a level that no rational person would go. I pray for all Americans as this news travels the globe. I pray for our men and women overseas who could become even more of a target for these people who hate us because we are free.
To all of the men and women who fight for us, past, present and future. Thank you. Thank you for the freedom to write this blog, to tuck my children in at night, to say my prayers, to attend the parish that is near and dear to my heart. Thank you for all that you do so that I can vote, and so that I can complain when the votes do not go my way. To their families, these are the troops that we do not talk about the ones who stay at home and become single men and women to have a happy home waiting on the return of their soldiers. Thank you all. You are the true American heroes and you all deserve the credit! Thank you and know that you are never forgotten!
Now, to the tornadoes that have truly left a scar on this state. The Aeriel footage shows where this state has been hit but not at the heart, in fact people are coming together which is what makes Alabama and the South so amazing. Tonight I watched a video done by one of the Fox 6 guys and I have to say I have never been more humbled. The sights, the song, it was just amazing. What was captured was not what was lost but the heart of so many, their tears, their hugs, and in spite of all that has been taken from so many their faith. I cried hard watching this. It was so moving and so real and that is something that is not seen everyday. This same video was shown on the news tonight at 6, and I am sure at other times and I hope that you were all able to see it. If not it is worth finding on Fox 6's website.
Well, I am off to bed. I end by saying that I am proud to be an American and an Alabamian! There is an amazing atmosphere in the South and if you want to meet amazing people please visit and offer a hand! So many people are suffering, yet themselves they have put second to others! Please, thank you, mam, and sir, y'all, grits and sweet tea might be what people think when they think of the South, but know if you have never been you are missing out on a spirit that stands strong and together. Tonight I will pray for all of my friends and family as I do every night as well as the soldiers, their families, and all who have been affected and are assisting with the devastation across the South. I also pray that Obama realizes that his lack of humbleness is not something that goes unnoticed. A nice suit and speech does not make you the one that got the job done, it makes you a messenger. Know that a little humbleness can go a long way!
