November 07, 2024

IS IT REALLY A THANKFUL THURSDAY?

For many days here I spoke to all the reasons I felt strongly about the election held earlier this week.  
My words may not have reflected the views of others, no offense was ever intended.
For the most part, my words were posted to reflect my political leanings.

However, there was a great deal about this election that was very personal to me.
The outcome meant much for many in my family,
for the young generation that will be living through life in the years to come.

But today, I do not feel thankful for the outcome, my soul and my spirit
are crushed and empty and fearful.

Fearful that my amazing granddaughter, now in her 2nd year of medical school in Tampa, will not be able
to follow her dream and her goal to be an OB/GYN and to practice medicine freely and fully wherever she chooses.

Heart broken that my middle grandson, now looking toward a career in the U.S. Navy, and
just beginning his studies at USNA/Annapolis will likely one day not serve his country under an administration
that respects and honors his service.

That my two beautiful great nieces, studying to be registered nurses in Wisconsin, who
had to "fight against the odds", just to register to vote in that state ~ knowing their votes would
make a difference ~ I'm proud of them ~ yet, will they be able to fully
and comfortably pursue their chosen profession.

My youngest grandson is not shown here.  Bright, ambitious and hard working ~ an AP honors
student, loving music and soccer ~ has not yet chosen a career path.  But whatever road he may 
follow, will he be able to do so freely?

So, today, yes ~ I am not yet prepared to speak of thanks, for them, for their futures.
I can only hope that time will prove me wrong,
that wise and brave minds will speak truth to power, that kind hearts will prevail,
that women and men who look beyond themselves for the greater good
will stand as the guardrails against tyranny, 
for this I will be thankful.







22 comments:

  1. Sending love and Light, Ann. ❤️❤️❤️

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  2. The power of positive thinking can do wonders. Don't let all the news with doom and gloom get to you. You can only do what you can do and make every day a positive day. Sorry you are feeling so down, but things will work out, they always do and you have to believe that. We just ignore the news and do our part in the world because it is all we can do. Hugs to you and June.

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  3. the good people will stand together.. always...

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  4. Thank you for sharing information on the back ground of all the lovely young people in your family.
    Hugs Cecilia

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  5. We are feeling the same as you are today. Our paws are crossed that somehow things won't be as bad as has been promised by the next regime. We will do what we can to support each other and have hope for a future without the Orange Cheeto in it.

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  6. "from your mouth to God's ears" as they say. The ULTIMATE POWER is God..........no Senate or Congress or President can control God. "Love always conquers evil." (((hugs)))

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  7. Dearest Ann,
    As for your grands and all younger generations growing up it is all about perseverance and becoming the BEST they can be!
    Above all, they have to live their lives without being influenced by the main stream media.
    We can do so much with high morals and in Faith!
    Hugs,
    Mariette + Kitties

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  8. You do have a beautiful family, smart and on top of things, they will no doubt navigate the troubled waters with the utmost efficiency. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!

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  9. Definitely not feeling thankful today, either 😿

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  10. Sending you a huge hug, Ann♥ We need to stay positive as it's pretty much all we can do. We pray that everything will work out for your beautiful family.

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  11. We share and understand your feelings. In the midst of all transpired over the past 48 hours, it's hard to find a silver lining or to see anything to be thankful for based on those results. We pray for some miracle that guides us for at least the next two years and hope that period isn't marked by vengeance and punitive actions that impact those who will surely suffer. Sending positive thoughts we all somehow manage to survive.
    P.S. Your granddaughter would be very welcome in Colorado where we took the necessary steps to protect women through a constitutional amendment. Hugs.

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  12. Really cannot yet believe what happened.

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  13. Ann, I sure hope everything works out well for all your family members, and for everyone else too.

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  14. Don't ever give up the power of positivity, that's what makes things happen.
    Things end, when people give up. Know that things are not hopeless, if you have hope.

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  15. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Love and purrayers.

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  16. I am thankful for your family and people like you that care about others. No matter who is in office, your loved ones will do what is right wherever they go and whatever they do. XO

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  17. The peeps here also worry about the future for their children and grandchildren. Things may be tough, but like yours, they have all been raised well and will fight to do the right thing. Hugs, Ann, from all of us.

    Woos - Misty and Timber (and Mom)

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  18. In 2016 I said the election would mean lots of dead Americans and I was right. I am afraid it will be worse this time

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  19. Charlee: "Well ... It's a Thursday, anyway."

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  20. We, too, are worried about the future of our country. Thank you for sharing about your beautiful grandchildren with us today, Ann. It's because of outstanding young people like them that we can still have a bit of hope. XO

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  21. May our children and grandchildren thrive no matter the odds.

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