Optimistically Blogging

The words 'We will never forget' are not just a phrase but a truth. There are certain moments in human history that are always remembered. My grandparents have never forgotten where they were when Pearl Harbor was bombed or when the Hindenburg crashed.  My grandmother has told me in detail her feelings the moment she heard and where she was on Sunday, December 7th, 1941.  The country was filled with horror knowing that we were brutally attacked as people went to church or simply slept. My grandparents and some family members remember where they were the moment President Kennedy was shot.  Regardless of political affiliation those who were alive then remember where they were and how they felt when the young handsome President, who was a symbol of our great nation was cut down in his prime. My parents remember where they were when Neil Armstrong landed on the moon.  The moon that we can see on a nightly basis and seems so familiar, but is also a world away. For me, I wi

When I was young somewhere in between a child and an adult I started praying for you. I didn't even know your name but I prayed for you. I prayed for you many years before we met. I prayed that if you had a test that day it went well. I prayed that wherever you were you had a nice day.  I prayed that if you were an athlete you had a good competition. I prayed that if you had a girlfriend you were learning good habits to become a wonderful husband. I prayed that wherever you were, you were happy. I prayed for our future relationship and marriage. I prayed that we would never lose the spark that made us who we were as the marriages around me had. I prayed for our future home. Even though I prayed for you I was confused. I was confused why I wasn't always having the best days. I was confused as to why there were bullies. I was confused why I wasn't dating. I was confused by the fact whenever I wanted to date someone a random act would happen to prevent it. I