Louisiana writes in her online journal about recent events that have rocked her world.
Monday, March 19, 2007, 5:33 a.m., D.S.T., Nashville, Tennessee~
Dear Journal~
I'm afraid I'm not at my best. I am sick wih a sinus infection from H-E double hockey stick, and I have a migraine headache. I called in to work this morning; am not getting out of bed until I have to. (That'll be in an hour or so, when Emir awakens in the morning; after all, he is a baby.) Right now, though, it is quiet: my husband is purring softly beside me, the kids are all asleep as well, and I am lying here, suffering in silence.
This is Louie, in case you haven't guessed.
My mind has been a whirlwind of emotions these past several days. My friend, Naomi Cohen, is dealing with incredible tragedy (AGAIN). Two of her daughters, Rebekkah Rachel and Maddie, are in the hospital. Now, Rebekkah has been moved to the Rehab unit of the hospital, and Maddie is fighting for her life. She did finally regain consciousness after four days, but she is still in bad shape.
What happened was this: Rebekkah and Maddie were shot this past Weds. nite walking home from church. Both girls were hit in the back. Maddie may have brain damage, and Rebekkah is now a quadriplegic, paralyzed from the shoulders down. It is a tragic situation.
I have been writing to the girls' mom, Naomi, trying to bolster her faith, but it is so damned hard! They have been through enough tragedy to last the rest of their lives; how much more can one family stand?
It doesn't make any sense! One minute, they were happy (in fact, they were thinking of coming to Tennessee next month to visit us); now their lives are in turmoil. It is enough to make one sick to their stomach.
Ronee' is an emotional basketcase. Last night she was so depressed she didn't even go to church. I am worried about her; she has really taken this tragedy hard. All she's done the past few days is cry. She has such a sensitive spirit; she is hurting, too, right along with the rest of us.
I haven't told Johnny yet, but plan on in the next day or two. He has a right to know what has happened to his girlfriend. It is going to be hard, damned hard, but it must be done. He knows something is afoot, and it will not do him any good to hide this from him. We will just have to be there for him, and hope to God that this doesn't prove to be detrimental to his health! He has already endured enough pain!
Bill has been a dear in all of this: he has gotten on his face nearly every morning upon rising, praying for Naomi and family. I haven't felt like praying, but I know I must; after all, both girls are still alive, and it is only because of our prayers that they are. It is a miracle they have progressed this far; they are a strong family with a powerful, unshakable faith. I know we had a special prayer during yesterday's services at church; people were openly weeping for the Cohen family, and the air was full of utterances to Heaven on their behalf.
The presence of the Lord was very evident yesterday; you could just feel His spirit descending upon us.
On Saturday, our family attended the St. Patrick's Day festivities here in Nashville, to try to forget our troubles. It helped, but as soon as it was over, we went back to our difficulties, and we are suffering too, right along with the Cohens.
We all wore green, and Steffi and Michael, who are part Irish, looked especially pretty (or handsome) in their bright greenery. It looked pretty with their fiery red hair and green (or blue) eyes. They definitely do look Irish.
After the festivities ended, we went out to eat at Fire Mountain. Everyone was looking at us; but then we draw a crowd wherever we go. *giggles* It isn't every day when they see a family like ours around. Try to imagine this scene, if you can: there's a young couple somewhere in their 30's being followed by a seemingly endless stream of children, children of all ages, children of all sizes, children of all colors, and children who are disabled, as well as children who are not. Yes, that is us, in full view. We are bigger than most families, but as I have said before, our children our our world, and wherever we go, the children are sure to follow, no questions asked.
Just because they are disabled doesn't mean I am going to hide them because I am NOT. They deserve to be part of this world, too! After all, they are just children! They have a right to experience life too, just like the rest of us!
They are not going to be denied that chance!
Well, I am stepping off my soapbox now; am going to try to get back to sleep before the children arise for school. Take care, and God bless! Hopefully when I wake up, some of this headache will be gone, and I won't feel as miserable (somehow I doubt that will happen).
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend, Louie. :(
P.S.: One more thing: I am getting sick and tired of all these anti-war protestors and protests that have been going on. I don't like the war either, any better than the rest of the world, but our military men and women are fighting for our right to remain free, and I'd rather the fighting be over THERE instead of here. We have got to buckle down and support our miitary; after all, if it were not for them, we wnouldn't enjoy the freedoms that we do today, and we are a lot safer now since this damned war began!
I am also sick and tired of people bashing President Bush. He may have made mistakes, but it shows he is human too, like the rest of us, and he is trying the best way he knows how. Give him a break, please! He is our leader; right or wrong, he deserves our support or respect!
Karen:
I am getting sick of the protesters just as Louie is, and i am getting sick of the downgrading of bush, in that way Louie and I are alike, write on and be blessed
God Bless
Michelle~
Karen,
Reading your letters, is like tearing headlines from the daily newspaper! Well done!
I also greatly admire that you show the significance of faith - and faithful praying - no matter how one's emotions make them "feel".
And I heartily agree that ALL children should be displayed with love and Godly pride. They are His creations! Every human is disabled or handicapped in some facet of their lives...some physically...
And lastly, I bless you, and I add my voice to yours, reharding our troops, and our present situation in Iraq. As for our President, I also paid tribute to him and First Lady Laura - for being moral leaders- and I did it in my Moongold Romance Series. Number 8,(I think) is being published in Int'l Who's Who....Take that, Nay sayers!!!
Just because they are disabled doesn't mean I am going to hide them because I am NOT. They deserve to be part of this world, too! After all, they are just children! They have a right to experience life too, just like the rest of us!
Way to Go, Mom! And I hope your sinus infection gets better soon.
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