Much is expected

I saw and listen to Ted Kennedy speak at the Democratic National Convention in Denver tonight 08/25/08. I grew up admiring and looking up to the Kennedy family's public service, and all they have given over the years to public service. I lived just outside of Dallas the day JFK was assassinated. I was at a Dodger baseball game across from the ambassador hotel the night RFK was assassinated.

The Father was an ambassador to England and the oldest brother died during WWII when his plane was shot down.I met John Kennedy JR in NYC when I was a teenager. The Kennedy Family has seen its share of tragedy, yet they keep giving, living the creed of that old Fitzgerald gal Rose, who said " to those that much is given, much is expected"

This is a primary principle of my gratitude. I am so grateful for so much, that I,believe it is expected of me to live up to the American creed of " paying it forward" or " giving it away in order to keep it". My parents were good people that raised me with certain values. Like if I am on a bus or train that I give up my seat for an elder or needier person. My mother would roll over in her grave if she ever heard of me not living theses principles and values.

I was born in Brooklyn NY. I have never wanted for anything in my life, all has been provided, some times when I didn't deserve it and some times I worked very hard for what I have, or others worked very hard to help me. I have been blessed with good health, so I help the sick. My mother had MS and was sick as I was growing up as a teenager.and she would be appalled if I didn't treat the sick with respect and did all I could to help them. I have 3 sons I am very proud of. I have the family I always dreamed of. I have the most beautiful wife in the world. I have relationships with my extended family.

I see the next generation of young adults in my family, living these principles and values. The most joy I have in life is helping others. I have experienced pain and suffering in my life and people reached out and helped me. To those that much is given much is expected.........

Peace and Love .......Tim H.

A Beautiful Day

What a beautiful day it is. 8/09/08 Saturday. Today is Ms. S.Green's Birthday. She is an artist. We have known her and her family for many years and have watched Shawny grow into a beautiful young lady and a very talented artist. We consider her, and her younger sister, like, our God children. Happy Birthday Ms. S.Green. The picture is of Ms. Green and Christopher.

Also, the weather is particularly nice today, low humidity and around 85 . I have feed all my birds seed, and laid out corn for my deer, squirrels,raccoons, and turkeys, and red sugar water for the Hummingbirds. I am currently looking out my computer room window at a family of deer that come to visit every few days, 3 young fawn and a mother doe. Also there are some blue jays eating the bird seed. I am truly blessed.

My oldest son Eric left today for Boston and school at Tufts University, starting a new faze in his life. My youngest son, Christopher got a job in Boston at Querdovas Mexican Restaurant. ( this is his first job, except for his gigs playing guitar and singing). So, good luck and have fun Chris and Eric.

My wife and I are now official empty nester's. Although it's been quite a ride, I can only feel a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. My Higher Power has watched over my family. I am grateful I was there to be apart of it. Thank you God. Everyone have a nice week and I'll blog again soon.
Peace, Love, and Respect....Tim H.