My historical man crush is...

I don't have much time (Valentine's dinner is in the oven) but i would like to say that I love Abraham Lincoln and I forgot to wish the man happy birthday. I typically never forget considering he and I share the date but this time I forgot. He was a great president who built himself up and took risks for what he believed in. So in his honor I wrote a story in the perspective of a viewer of The Gettysburg Address just for him. If I could meet anyone from history he would definitely be on my list.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

12 February 2014

An Ode to Lincoln on His Birthday

We all watched, misty eyed and completely in awe. This man, this tall, stoic man changed this country because his heart so desired it. His passion and convictions to do the right thing now take center stage as we watch him give his speech. The war affected us all, no matter if your side won or lost. Many up North are angry with President Lincoln for causing so much conflict he made us one nation and one nation that we can hold our heads up high to. To think, if this great Republican had not been born, if he had passed like his mother had in sickness, we would have a Confederate nation.

As my family and I watch and observe the crowd that is here to listen to Lincoln speak, we know that we have sided with the correct forces. We have demanded change in our nation and fought valiantly for it. Lincoln will be forever remembered for the things he did and I hope my children look up to this bearded man who came from nothing to be the President of our great country.

I will never forget his words so long as I live, “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that “all men are created equal.” Such words of wisdom from a true man of the people. Today and for the rest of my days, I am proud of my country!

13 February 2014

It Is So Dark In Here

I was stuck in here, trapped by all the darkness and anguish. I could not find my way out. Searching and searching but no light was shining through. I finally ran into an angel amongst all my devils.

“Close your eyes and see with your heart, feel with your soul and the light will shine,” my angel said.

So I tried. I closed my eyes and suddenly, with each sweet thought, each gesture from a friend or family member I could slowly start to feel the warmth of the rays upon my pale skin. I opened my eyes and felt it all with my soul. The darkness still shrouded over me but it was punctured now with light. Bits of sun rained down on me and helped me up. I can feel now and I can breath now. Struggles will still come but I have the light to hold onto now and forever. It is no longer so dark in here.