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Four years ago today I suffered a stroke that could have easily taken my life or left me crippled, mentally and/or physically. But there but for the grace of God was I given more time. And so I wish I knew how to help people understand that this kind of life-threatening event drives the message home that all too soon we have no more chances to make good and loving choices and that each day is a gift intended for that purpose. Today two of my favorite followers have posted that they are withdrawing their blogs from WP because of all the hateful rhetoric that’s been going on about this presidential election. IT IS TIME to stop this!!! I have always been proud to be an American, but after this last 18 months and for the first time in my life, I’m ashamed of what’s been happening in this land that I love and that my father fought to protect. The whole world has been watching this and sadly even some of those who do not live here nor can they vote here have added their voices to the the shameful barrage of ugly discontent. This divisiveness has gotten way, way out of line, and if we are to move on into a better future, we must find some kind of common ground where the damning and hurtful words are left behind. These two bloggers brought nothing but light, love, and beautiful images to the blogosphere, and now the darkness of this horrible display of human verbal disdain and behavior has snuffed out the goodness that they simply wanted to share with others. This election is OVER and now it behooves all of us to find a way to be helpful in trying to make the world a better place for EVERYBODY. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with all of us NOW!!!

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  3. Oh no, Natalie! I’m sorry to hear this! I myself have had to make some adjustments to my reader to stop from absorbing any of the negative as of late but for them to leave…..I understand but feel bad at the same time. you are just such a true love honestly finding the positives now is what will get us all through whatever is on its way. and if I haven’t told you lately ill say it now, I’m so glad that damn stroke didn’t take you from us!!! XOXO!!

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    • I hated it too but both of them posted today so I’m hoping they will not leave us. And thank you sweetie! I’m glad the stroke didn’t take me either‼️ i would have missed getting to know some truly lovely people like yourself❣️😘 God is so good‼️❌⭕️

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  7. Very wise words my friend, VERY. I agree. We don’t know how long any of us have, we don’t know if our lives will be gone tomorrow, so living each day with value and kindness is part of our pledge to appreciate others and not hurt others, and to find ways forward, rather than put them off. I needed to hear this – everyone needs to hear this. I am so proud of you and I am SO happy you are here in this world, if you had been lost to us, I’d never have met this lovely lady whom I admire and hold dear.

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  10. I’m just now reading your very ‘right on’ post and appreciate every word. I sent you a note about my ‘voter post’ and suggested you might like to revisit as my lost piece has been rewritten and posted again. You said it better I think, but I am seriously concerned by the consequences of all this screaming and cursing. I wish the media would let it die a natural death, but there’s no chance.

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  11. I wanted to offer congratulations as well for the four year anniversary of the stroke you suffered and survived. I felt a surge of comradery because I’ve also been there. Two strokes and several TMA’s. Even though mine doesn’t sound as severe as what you have experienced it has managed to change quite a lot in regard to the way I do things and though I try not to let it affect my outlook that, too, has a way of creeping in. It is great to know that you are here, and I can truthfully say, enjoying your life. You demonstrate it in every post. Thanks for the long distanc inspiration. God Bless!

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    • Wow, we’re a pair of survivors then Marie! And I’m so glad for both of us! I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had other events though and pray that they have come to an end now! I do have to take Plavix everyday and will for the rest of my life they say but I’d rather do that than have another stroke. I was very blessed and fortunate indeed and would just as soon not have another one. They say every year you survive after a stroke lessens the chances of your having another one. I sure hope they are right! Thanks for your comment and for letting me know that you too have faced what I have. I pray you have a very blessed week sweet lady! 🙂 ❤

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  13. Dear sweet Natalie. You survived which means you are not finished what you were sent here to do. And, how strong your character and will to spread goodness and love. I am a three time survivor of Cancer so I can appreciate what it means to still be able to open my eyes each day and spread some love and kindness and am humbled and thankful for the opportunity.
    We are a United people and can and will survive what ever comes our way. I have been here since WWII and know that we will persevere. We may have lost a battle but not the war. Bless you sweet Natalie. It is an honor to have met you and so many wonderful folks through this technical world we now live in. ♥♥♥

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