It's almost Thanksgiving, and in my family, as I'm sure is the case with many other families, it is a tradition to go around the table and tell something that you are thankful for. This year I have a few that I would like to share with you.
1. The life of Jerry Schwarzkopf who was my father's closest friend from the time they were in grade school together. Jerry passed away at the end of October, and I was able to go to the funeral home with my brother to share our condolences with his family.
2. After leaving the funeral home, I started for home, only to have the car start acting up, doing the shimmy and the shake. Jack, from the towing company, was good enough to tow my car back to Cleveland, and then to take me home.
3. The Honda dealership put my car back together again, to the tune of $1700 (NOT thankful for that!). I am glad it works now.
4. Ken had a psychiatric evaluation to determine his qualification for VA Disability. The conversation led to him having another emotional crisis. He has spent 10 days in the psychiatric ward of the VA hospital. I am most thankful that things seem to be OK now, and that he's coming home tomorrow.
So what are you most thankful for this year? Think on that, till next time...
