Happiness!
26April2013
A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy?
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein
We have just witnessed the most painful terrorist attack in Boston, Massachusetts since 9-11-2001. Read about one of the heroes of the Boston Marathon Bombing, Heather Abbott, in the link below:
Boston Marathon amputee describes terror attack horror, 'reminded me of 9/11'
Heather Abbott of Newport, R.I., describes her harrowing journey from the bombing to her choice to amputate her leg. She also gives thanks for the support she’s had from Matt Chatham, Michelle Obama and many others, saying, ‘I really haven't had a moment yet of being devastated,’Read more:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/boston-marathon-amputee-describes-terror-attack-horror-reminded-9-11-article-1.1328189#ixzz2RbNLSnjX
I am dedicating this blog to the heroes of the Boston Marathon. Those that ran into the fire and smoke to save others realizing that other explosions or violence could end their lives. Their stories have been mentioned but not emphasized enough.
We all want to know "why and more" about the two brothers who decided to take a sporting event and turn it into a carnage of death, pain, and dismemberment. I will leave those stories for others to report.
Today, I want to emphasize Heather Abbott, all others injured, and the many others who placed their lives on the line during a tragic bombing a the Boston Marathon. They will always be my heroes. Martin Richard, Lu Lingzi, and Krystle Campbell who are not alive today because of this needless and sick attack at the Marathon are also special heroes.
Johnny Gomes of the Red Sox, as a tribute, had their names placed on the trademark area of the bat.
Jonny Gomes bat today pic.twitter.com/xIzReo61dA
So many have done so much to help those who suffered at the hands of two young men who decided to punish American foreign policy by killing and hurting those who were only honoring the strength and endurance of the Marathon runner.
One reporter stated their is a fine line between evil and insanity. The world we live in today is not a safe world and the mentally ill and the evil walk the streets around us with freedom to cause pain. Our children and our children's children will sacrifice some freedom for safety. I believe, they will never stop believing in all of the values that make America different. We are a positive country and we come together to help those who suffer at the hands of the mentally ill and those that enjoy the pleasures of evil. Do not get me wrong! It will not be easy for them! The nuclear family must be recreated to give our children strength in the days and years ahead.
We have to go back to the simple thoughts of Charlie Brown and Lucy to find time to share Happiness with our children. Here is what Charlie Brown and Luck say about Happiness.
Happiness
HAPPINESS IS FINDING A PENCIL.
PIZZA WITH SAUSAGE
TELLING THE TIME
HAPPINESS IS LEARNING TO WHISTLE
TYING YOUR SHOE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
HAPPINESS IS PLAYING THE DRUM IN YOUR OWN SCHOOL BAND
PIZZA WITH SAUSAGE
TELLING THE TIME
HAPPINESS IS LEARNING TO WHISTLE
TYING YOUR SHOE FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
HAPPINESS IS PLAYING THE DRUM IN YOUR OWN SCHOOL BAND
AND HAPPINESS IS WALKING HAND IN HAND
HAPPINESS IS TWO KINDS OF ICE CREAM
KNOWING A SECRET
CLIMBING A TREE
HAPPINESS IS FIVE DIFFERENT CRAYONS
CATCHING A FIREFLY
SETTING HIM FREE
HAPPINESS IS BEING ALONE EVERY NOW AND THEN
AND HAPPINESS IS COMING HOME AGAIN
HAPPINESS IS MORNING AND EVENING
DAY TIME AND NIGHT TIME TOO
FOR HAPPINESS IS ANYONE AND ANYTHING AT ALL
THAT'S LOVED BY YOU
HAPPINESS IS HAVING A SISTER
SHARING A SANDWICH
GETTING ALONG
THAT'S LOVED BY YOU
HAPPINESS IS HAVING A SISTER
SHARING A SANDWICH
GETTING ALONG
HAPPINESS IS SINGING TOGETHER WHEN DAY IS THROUGH
AND HAPPINESS IS THOSE WHO SING WITH YOU
HAPPINESS IS MORNING AND EVENING,
DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME TOO
DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME TOO
FOR HAPPINESS IS ANYONE AND ANYTHING AT ALL
THAT'S LOVED BY YOU
THAT'S LOVED BY YOU
Hug someone today you love...... whether it is a parent, child, sibling, loved one, or partner. Let them know you care.
We live in a world and a time that is unpredictable but we must never live in fear. Living in fear is fuel for the terrorist. We must do as Charlie Brown and Lucy state so well........... live in each moment; live in each day; live in each week; live in each month; and each year in HAPPINESS!
Don DeForge, VMD
always Animal Doc AM
and
Medical Director
Silver Sands Veterinary Center
17 Seemans Lane Milford, CT 06460
www.SilverSandsVeterinary. com
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1-800-838-3368
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