There are things in life I really do not understand. Why does a baby live a few days and so many people live to be over one hundred. One of my friends had a baby that only lived a few hours. When I went to see her all she did was stare at the ceiling. But with God’s help she had three healthy babies. She told me she thinks of the baby that she lost. I learned she was a very strong woman. This is something that is very hard to get over.
I have a friend named Mary L. And her mother in law just celebrated her 104th birthday her name is Billie Jean. Mary sent me a picture of her sitting outside on the porch and just enjoying life.
I don’t understand why people smoke. Tobacco has been around since 6000BC Native Americans first started cultivating the tobacco plant. My mother and father smoked two packs a day while I was growing up. My mother smoked Pall Malls and may father Camels. Maybe that is one of the reasons I had asthma so badly.
My father quit cigarettes and started smoking a pipe. Is that really any better. My mom was watching a tv show about lung cancer. She threw her cigarettes at the tv and never smoked again.
My childhood Dr was named Dr V. After he did the examination we all went into his office and what was on his desk…an ashtray cigarettes and a lighter. I know you have seen those public service announcements where they interview people because they are very sick because of cigarettes.
When I went to grammar school I would stop at a grocery store and buy chocolate cigarettes. They would come in a box and you tear off the outside wrapper then I would eat the chocolate . If you smoke there are many organizations that help you quit.
I do not understand why people have a job and that others are homeless. When I used to drive to my exercise studio there was a man with torn clothes holding up a handmade sign saying…. I am hungry give me money for food. I always kept a little cash in the car.
When I first saw him I rolled down my window and gave him 10.00 I saw him again and again and gave him cash. Then one day I followed him…he went into a car which was a nice looking car changed out of his dirty clothes and drove away.
The next time I saw him he was back wearing his dirty clothes and holding the same sign. I rolled down my window and said to him you are a fake and I have no respect for you. Can you imagine his nerve.
I do not understand….war. People have been at war since the beginning of time. I do not watch the news very often. But when I do, countries are bombing other countries. They show children and adults in stretchers. Many people lose their lives. You and I know all we want is peace.
I do not understand why people make fun of other people. I had been made fun of as you know but have never made fun of anyone. Why do that?
I once remember a girl came into class she was a little person. You know I bent down and hugged and kissed her. During class I brought her in the center of class so I could dance with her. She did cartwheels and backflips and every one went crazy. I was a big fan of a little women LA.
Nothing could stop these women from doing what they wanted to do. To be continued…
