Worker dies at Long Island Wal-Mart after being trampled in Black Friday stampede
BY JOE GOULD
DAILY NEWS WRITER
Updated Friday, November 28th 2008, 9:30 AM
A worker died after being trampled and a woman miscarried when hundreds of shoppers smashed through the doors of a Long Island Wal-Mart Friday morning, witnesses said.
The unidentified worker, employed as an overnight stock clerk, tried to hold back the unruly crowds just after the Valley Stream store opened at 5 a.m.
Witnesses said the surging throngs of shoppers knocked the man down. He fell and was stepped on. As he gasped for air, shoppers ran over and around him.
"He was bum-rushed by 200 people," said Jimmy Overby, 43, a co-worker. "They took the doors off the hinges. He was trampled and killed in front of me. They took me down too...I literally had to fight people off my back."
Nassau County Police are still investigating and would not confirm the witness accounts. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. Police did say there were several injuries but weren't more specific.
Jessica Keyes was among the shoppers. She told the Daily News she saw a woman knocked down just a few feet from the dying worker.
"When the paramedics came, she said 'I'm pregnant,'" Keyes said.
Paramedics treated the woman inside the store and then, according to Keys, told the woman:
"There's nothing we can do. The baby is gone."
Before police shut down the store, eager shoppers streamed past emergency crews as they worked furiously to save the store clerk's life.
"They were working on him, but you could see he was dead, said Halcyon Alexander, 29. "People were still coming through."
Only a few stopped.
"They're savages," said shopper Kimberly Cribbs, 27. "It's sad. It's terrible."
Why does this need to happen? People have totally lost the reason why we celebrate the Christmas season in the first place. This has become totally commercialized (Ok...I work in retail...I am supposed to support all of this!). People running from store to store spending money they can't afford to spend in the first place. Clerks wishing everyone "Happy Holidays" because we don't dare say Christmas. What does Jesus think? What would he do if he was still on earth? I don't think he would be racing through a WalMart.
One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." (NIV, Mark 12:28-31).
Friday, November 28, 2008
Turkey Day
We had a good turkey day yesterday. Served about 45 at the church and had the whole family there. It was a great day!
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Lance Is Back
Great news for the Tour de France and cycling fans everywhere. Lance is back for the 2009 TDF. How do you think he will do? Win number eight perhaps? It will be fun watching the tour again!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Meteor Over Canada
Have you seen this one?
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Scientists say they hope to find remnants of a meteor that brilliantly lit up the sky before falling to earth in western Canada.
University of Calgary planetary scientist Alan Hildebrand called it one of the largest meteors visible in the country in the last decade.
Widely broadcast video images showed what appeared to be a speeding fireball Thursday night over Saskatoon that became larger and brighter before disappearing as it neared the ground.
Hildebrand said Friday that he received about 300 email reports from witnesses.
"It would be something like a billion-watt light bulb," said Hildebrand, who also co-ordinates meteor sightings with the Canadian Space Agency.
Tammy Evans was wakened by her 10-year-old daughter who ran into the bedroom.
"She said there was a flash of light, the house shook twice and it sounded like dinosaurs were walking," Evans said.
Hildebrand suspects it broke up into pieces and he plans to investigate around Macklin, Saskatchewan near the Alberta border.
Rick Huziak, an amateur astronomer in Saskatoon, helped operate a camera on top of the University of Saskatchewan physics building that captured video of the meteor.
"It was quite spectacular. The ground lights up all over the place," he said.
Martin Beech, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, said meteorites are valuable to learning about the history of the solar system.
"Picking up a meteorite is almost equivalent to doing a space exploration mission between Mars and Jupiter," he said.
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan (AP) — Scientists say they hope to find remnants of a meteor that brilliantly lit up the sky before falling to earth in western Canada.
University of Calgary planetary scientist Alan Hildebrand called it one of the largest meteors visible in the country in the last decade.
Widely broadcast video images showed what appeared to be a speeding fireball Thursday night over Saskatoon that became larger and brighter before disappearing as it neared the ground.
Hildebrand said Friday that he received about 300 email reports from witnesses.
"It would be something like a billion-watt light bulb," said Hildebrand, who also co-ordinates meteor sightings with the Canadian Space Agency.
Tammy Evans was wakened by her 10-year-old daughter who ran into the bedroom.
"She said there was a flash of light, the house shook twice and it sounded like dinosaurs were walking," Evans said.
Hildebrand suspects it broke up into pieces and he plans to investigate around Macklin, Saskatchewan near the Alberta border.
Rick Huziak, an amateur astronomer in Saskatoon, helped operate a camera on top of the University of Saskatchewan physics building that captured video of the meteor.
"It was quite spectacular. The ground lights up all over the place," he said.
Martin Beech, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, said meteorites are valuable to learning about the history of the solar system.
"Picking up a meteorite is almost equivalent to doing a space exploration mission between Mars and Jupiter," he said.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Beat Michigan Day
It is about 30 minutes before the OSU vs. Michigan game today. Ohio State has the better team today, but I have seen all the crazy things that happen in this game every year. Let's just say we have confidence in the Bucks today...and think they will win.
This is the day that a lot of Buckeye fans remember Coach Hayes. I had the opportunity to see him speak one time (at our High School). He certainly was a man that hated to lose, but was a man that had compassion for everyone. A lot of folks remember him for how he left the game, but in Columbus we remember him for the person that he was.
You either loved him...or hated him...but one thing we can all agree on is that he built buckeye football, and we remember him today.
I thought I would share one Woody story I found today:
"One of the best Woody stories that I heard was a few years ago at our 25th reunion of our 1975 team. Former assistant George Hill told us that after beating Michigan that year, Woody was given an armful of roses as he entered the arrival gate, signifying our upcoming trip to the Rose Bowl. When he left the airport, the first place he went was to Riverside Hospital. He took all those roses and passed them out to patients who did not have any visitors that day. I guess it was his way of paying forward. He always said you could never pay back, yet you could always pay forward by helping someone in need. I'm sure those roses uplifted the dampened spirits of the people who received them."
Lou Pietrini, from the book "What It Means to Be a Buckeye"
Friday, November 21, 2008
Wooster
Had a short trip through Cleveland yesterday. Had an opportunity to have dinner with Mom, Dad, and Amanda. We had a good time. Ate at Buehlers.
Hi Amanda! Love you! You and Zack are doing great in school. We are very proud of you!
Hi Amanda! Love you! You and Zack are doing great in school. We are very proud of you!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Baptism
I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. -- C.S. Lewis
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
MSNBC
OK... I had to add one more post today after reading the latest rant by Chris Matthews on MSNBC regarding Alaska Gov Sarah Palin. Matthews is apparently troubled by the reference to God in Palin's recent interview regarding her plans for 2012. I am so tired of this guy. I thought he would go away after the recent election coverage. No such luck.
Here is an excerpt from that rant:
MATTHEWS: Okay let me ask Ron [Christie] a final question. Sarah Palin, tonight, in her interview with, with Greta Van Susteren last night, we're actually watching it tonight, on "Hardball," before you came on. She said she was waiting to get the okay from God. Now I have nothing wrong with prayer, I pray all the time. But to talk about that in secular environment. To talk about that in a country which is so broad in its different views of Jesus, in fact, is that a good political move? To talk about God and whether you should run getting the okay from him? Didn't we have enough of that in the last eight years? God leading our politics? Self-selected views of God?
So the questions are:
Is it wrong to talk about prayer in a secular environment? Isn't the government committed to freedom of religion rather than freedom from religion?
What are the different views of Jesus? I know of only one, HE is the Son of God, in the flesh whom was crucified for my sin.
Should she be ashamed of her faith because proclaiming it is not a "good political move"? When is being ashamed of professing your belief for self gain ever acceptable?
If Matthews "prays all the time", wouldn't he ask the Sovereign God if he should run for President, or take a job, or pray for the health of a loved one? For what (or whom) does he pray? Got to wonder.
What is a "self selected" view of God? Other than the selection mentioned in the Bible, what other selections are out there?
Now you know why I don't watch MSNBC. I like the Michael Savage reference to the network being MSLSD.
If you are looking for the link to the article it is found here.
Here is an excerpt from that rant:
MATTHEWS: Okay let me ask Ron [Christie] a final question. Sarah Palin, tonight, in her interview with, with Greta Van Susteren last night, we're actually watching it tonight, on "Hardball," before you came on. She said she was waiting to get the okay from God. Now I have nothing wrong with prayer, I pray all the time. But to talk about that in secular environment. To talk about that in a country which is so broad in its different views of Jesus, in fact, is that a good political move? To talk about God and whether you should run getting the okay from him? Didn't we have enough of that in the last eight years? God leading our politics? Self-selected views of God?
So the questions are:
Is it wrong to talk about prayer in a secular environment? Isn't the government committed to freedom of religion rather than freedom from religion?
What are the different views of Jesus? I know of only one, HE is the Son of God, in the flesh whom was crucified for my sin.
Should she be ashamed of her faith because proclaiming it is not a "good political move"? When is being ashamed of professing your belief for self gain ever acceptable?
If Matthews "prays all the time", wouldn't he ask the Sovereign God if he should run for President, or take a job, or pray for the health of a loved one? For what (or whom) does he pray? Got to wonder.
What is a "self selected" view of God? Other than the selection mentioned in the Bible, what other selections are out there?
Now you know why I don't watch MSNBC. I like the Michael Savage reference to the network being MSLSD.
If you are looking for the link to the article it is found here.
Jesus Christ Superstar
I have posted before about the church plant that we are involved with. Small town, small church..Big Plans! You know, it really is important to remember your roots as the church grows. All too often a growing church forgets its primary purpose of the Great Commission. We need to remind ourselves constantly why we are here and what Christ would want us to do. Our small church just bought a couple of new buildings (a lot of work needs to be done!) and we are embarking on a new chapter in the life of our church. Exciting times. Pictures coming soon. But the church is so much more than a building. We need to remember that.
I ran across this article this morning from a blogger named Greg Atkinson about his pet peeves. Good article. The title to today's post also is a link to his site.
November 17th, 2008
Jesus Christ Superstar
Forgive me in advance: here comes a rant. I have very few pet peeves, but those I have drive me crazy. Today I’d like to share with you 2 of them:
PET PEEVE #1: When I order a softdrink on a flight and they pour it in a cup and keep the rest of the can. What? I’m a big boy. I can drink the whole can. Stop holding back. Moving on…
PET PEEVE #2: Christian leaders and pastors that act like superstars. There are several reasons why this gets under my skin.
First, I’m a networker. I take joy in getting to know other Christian leaders of various postions/roles, denominaitons and church sizes. I love meeting and getting to know people and that’s not going to change no matter how much I think I “make it” one day.
Second, I’m a busy guy who serves on a mega-church staff, has a family, friends, a blog read daily by many people, writes for various websites and magazines, is writing a book, speaks at conferences across the country and still takes the time to respond to the many emails I get from people around the world each day.
Third, I see and know other Church leaders that are even busier, speak and write more and watch as they take time to answer questions, meet local peers in ministry and help others.
Fourth, I serve under an extremely humble Senior Pastor, Pete Briscoe. He’s seen our church go from around 200 people when he arrived, to now over 5000 under his leadership and is still one of the most genuinely humble and down to earth leaders I’ve ever been around. He has a very sensitive spirit and a true humility that makes me proud to know him.
Fifth (I saved the best for last), I look at the example of Christ. Christ washed his disciples feet. He was a servant leader. He touched people that were not supposed to be touched and hung around with people that the religious would not.
If Jesus Christ could be humble, a servant and spend time with people of all types, shouldn’t He be our example? Shouldn’t we try to model after Him?
Now I know there are introverts and extroverts. I know not everyone is a natural networker. I get that.
I do take issue with people that:
Don’t have the decency to respond to an email - even with a “I’m buried right now. I’ll get back to you soon.”
Don’t tell you their name when you meet them and shake their hand - like they assume you know who they are. I host gatherings where people come to meet me and still introduce myself and say, “Hi. I’m Greg Atkinson.” I was impressed when I met Michael W. Smith last year and he stuck out his hand and said, “Hi. I’m Michael.” - that’s a good impression that will always stick with me.
Pastors that are hidden during worship, appear on the stage and then disappear afterwards. My pastor is down at the front, meeting with and praying with people after each service. That impresses me. Someone told me 14 years ago, when I first started in ministry: “Walk slowly through the aisles.” I’ve tried to always remember that.
Pastors that are too busy to be at their own church’s baptism service. They get other staff members to baptize and don’t even attend. Are you kidding me? Have we forgotten what it’s all about and the joy and celebration of seeing people come to Christ and rejoice with them as they publicly profess their faith? Get in the water, dude. Get wet. Get over it. Celebrate. Don’t take it for granted.
Hmmm? Did I miss anything? Anyone got anything to add? Don’t throw rocks!
I ran across this article this morning from a blogger named Greg Atkinson about his pet peeves. Good article. The title to today's post also is a link to his site.
November 17th, 2008
Jesus Christ Superstar
Forgive me in advance: here comes a rant. I have very few pet peeves, but those I have drive me crazy. Today I’d like to share with you 2 of them:
PET PEEVE #1: When I order a softdrink on a flight and they pour it in a cup and keep the rest of the can. What? I’m a big boy. I can drink the whole can. Stop holding back. Moving on…
PET PEEVE #2: Christian leaders and pastors that act like superstars. There are several reasons why this gets under my skin.
First, I’m a networker. I take joy in getting to know other Christian leaders of various postions/roles, denominaitons and church sizes. I love meeting and getting to know people and that’s not going to change no matter how much I think I “make it” one day.
Second, I’m a busy guy who serves on a mega-church staff, has a family, friends, a blog read daily by many people, writes for various websites and magazines, is writing a book, speaks at conferences across the country and still takes the time to respond to the many emails I get from people around the world each day.
Third, I see and know other Church leaders that are even busier, speak and write more and watch as they take time to answer questions, meet local peers in ministry and help others.
Fourth, I serve under an extremely humble Senior Pastor, Pete Briscoe. He’s seen our church go from around 200 people when he arrived, to now over 5000 under his leadership and is still one of the most genuinely humble and down to earth leaders I’ve ever been around. He has a very sensitive spirit and a true humility that makes me proud to know him.
Fifth (I saved the best for last), I look at the example of Christ. Christ washed his disciples feet. He was a servant leader. He touched people that were not supposed to be touched and hung around with people that the religious would not.
If Jesus Christ could be humble, a servant and spend time with people of all types, shouldn’t He be our example? Shouldn’t we try to model after Him?
Now I know there are introverts and extroverts. I know not everyone is a natural networker. I get that.
I do take issue with people that:
Don’t have the decency to respond to an email - even with a “I’m buried right now. I’ll get back to you soon.”
Don’t tell you their name when you meet them and shake their hand - like they assume you know who they are. I host gatherings where people come to meet me and still introduce myself and say, “Hi. I’m Greg Atkinson.” I was impressed when I met Michael W. Smith last year and he stuck out his hand and said, “Hi. I’m Michael.” - that’s a good impression that will always stick with me.
Pastors that are hidden during worship, appear on the stage and then disappear afterwards. My pastor is down at the front, meeting with and praying with people after each service. That impresses me. Someone told me 14 years ago, when I first started in ministry: “Walk slowly through the aisles.” I’ve tried to always remember that.
Pastors that are too busy to be at their own church’s baptism service. They get other staff members to baptize and don’t even attend. Are you kidding me? Have we forgotten what it’s all about and the joy and celebration of seeing people come to Christ and rejoice with them as they publicly profess their faith? Get in the water, dude. Get wet. Get over it. Celebrate. Don’t take it for granted.
Hmmm? Did I miss anything? Anyone got anything to add? Don’t throw rocks!
Monday, November 17, 2008
Find Your Voice
Kind of a simple list from the Glenn Beck show regarding how to get through the hard times we are going through as a country. Some good things to think about:
Find Your Voice List
FIND YOUR VOICE
You are your own voice. Others may be silenced. Who will lead if your guy 'who speaks for you' is gone?
FIND YOURSELF
Who are you really? What do you believe? Have you been pushed and challenged? Do you know where you stand? Can you support it with real facts?
FIND YOUR WEAKNESS
Don’t ignore your weakness. Make your weakness into your strength.
FIND YOUR VALUES
Make it your focus, work at them. Values don’t just ‘happen’ they are developed. A house divided against cannot stand. Be the same person at home, at work, in public and private.
FIND YOUR LOVE
Too much hate has been planted. Uproot it, pull it out and replace it with goodwill for those of different faiths, political party or viewpoints.
FIND YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS
Connect and encourage those who put Constitution and service to God first. Help them wake others.
FIND YOUR JOY
It will not come from places that Americans are encouraged to find it. True joy won’t be found in stores, sex or power. You will need to know where your unlimited supply can be found. Look to your family. Look at selfless service. But you have to find it for yourself.
Find Your Voice List
FIND YOUR VOICE
You are your own voice. Others may be silenced. Who will lead if your guy 'who speaks for you' is gone?
FIND YOURSELF
Who are you really? What do you believe? Have you been pushed and challenged? Do you know where you stand? Can you support it with real facts?
FIND YOUR WEAKNESS
Don’t ignore your weakness. Make your weakness into your strength.
FIND YOUR VALUES
Make it your focus, work at them. Values don’t just ‘happen’ they are developed. A house divided against cannot stand. Be the same person at home, at work, in public and private.
FIND YOUR LOVE
Too much hate has been planted. Uproot it, pull it out and replace it with goodwill for those of different faiths, political party or viewpoints.
FIND YOUR FELLOW AMERICANS
Connect and encourage those who put Constitution and service to God first. Help them wake others.
FIND YOUR JOY
It will not come from places that Americans are encouraged to find it. True joy won’t be found in stores, sex or power. You will need to know where your unlimited supply can be found. Look to your family. Look at selfless service. But you have to find it for yourself.
Give Me Your Eyes
Heard a great song on the radio this morning called "Give Me Your Eyes" by Brandon Heath. You can see the video of it here. Makes you stop and think about what you are really missing as we speed through life.
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the once forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Have a great week!
Give me your eyes for just one second
Give me your eyes so I can see
Everything that I keep missing
Give me your love for humanity
Give me your arms for the broken hearted
The ones that are far beyond my reach
Give me your heart for the once forgotten
Give me your eyes so I can see
Have a great week!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Airplane
Finally found some time to post about my recent trip to Houston on American Airlines. Now, I gotta say that American is my favorite carrier right now, but last week's flights were really something. First, on a flight from Chicago to Houston, we had an aborted landing due to cross winds on descent. We were seriously about 10 feet from landing when the pilot pulled up the wheels and shot back to 10,000 feet. Of course that meant that we had an additional 20 minutes of turbulence, all without me taking Dramamine. I imagine that it is stressful for a pilot when this happens as he has to take into account the air traffic around the airport when you are taking an evasive action like this. This is why it probably took him 10 minutes to explain to the passengers what just happened.
The trip back was just as noteworthy. This one was a short hop from Houston to Dallas on a full MD-80. I was in seat 16D (aisle). There was a gentleman in 16E (center seat) that weighed probably 450 pounds. He was too big to sit in the seat with the armrests down. A power lifter, on his way to Las Vegas, we was very nice, but how uncomfortable was this flight! I seriously had to lean into the aisle the whole flight. The flight attendants were really nice and apologetic...plus they gave me two bottles of wine for my trouble. Glad that all of my trips are not like this!
Good news is I don't fly for another two weeks. Staying close to home, and in the car there is no center seat!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
It Is Officially Michigan Week
It is officially Michigan week here in the Buckeye Nation. The Wolverines will be in town to get their beating next Saturday at noon. We will be there. Watched the Buckeyes beat Illinois today and Michigan lost at home to Northwestern. What a sad sight in Ann Arbor as the folks in the "Big House" were begging for interference calls in the fourth quarter. How sad. Is this what it has come to for the "Victors"? Begging for calls from the officials in an attempt to snatch a victory from Northwestern at home? Rich Rodriguez? Nice hire. Keep him. The Buckeye Nation waits for you Michigan...come on down.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Doctor's Office - Should We Be Worried?
Ok..sorry this one has taken awhile to get on, but here it is. On Monday of this week I took Lisa to her Dr. appointment out of state. He is a specialist of sorts. Arriving in the exam room we found this supply/instrument holder. Obviously a very expensive piece of medical equipment. Would this give you a sense of confidence? Yep, it's a Craftsman!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Chicago O'Hare
Just a short post while I am in the middle of my layover in O'Hare. Forgot my plane snacks today. Stopped at McDonalds for a couple of ranch wraps. Guy next to me ordered a thing of cinnamon buns and then had the cashier running all over the place looking for skim milk for his coffee??? Love being out here with the traveling public in crowded airports and overcrowded planes. On a good note, here at gate H15, I can see a Starbucks. An oasis in a sea of traveling dispair.
Now some guy has sneezed about 15 times in a row at the next gate....lovely.... I will probably have a cold by the time I land in Houston. See ya'll later.
Now some guy has sneezed about 15 times in a row at the next gate....lovely.... I will probably have a cold by the time I land in Houston. See ya'll later.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Post Turtle
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, who's hand was caught in the gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama and his bid to be our president.
The old rancher said, 'Well, ya know, Obama is a 'Post Turtle''.
Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, 'When your driving down a country road you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle'.
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain. 'You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, and he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, and you just wonder what kind of idiot put him up there to begin with'.
Just received this from a friend at work this morning. Had to share with all of my Democrat friends!
Not too much new going on. Had an e mail to see if our foster greyhound Jack would be a good fit to go to a home with a puppy and a parrot. We think we would be OK with the puppy, but not with a bird, so it looks like we will have him a bit longer. I wish someone would adopt him. It gets harder every day to let him go...but we save another when we make room in the house. He really is a great dog. Including a picture today of Jack's 6th birthday bash! This was just a month or so after he came off of the track.
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Saturday, November 08, 2008
Thursday, November 06, 2008
Wooster Ohio
A quick picture tonight from our hometown, Wooster, Ohio. The picture below is recognizable by anyone who has lived in town. The two guys holding up the doorway at the Wayne County courthouse. Any kid who grew up in Wooster was terrified by these guys whenever you went downtown to shop at Freedlanders.
I guarantee they don't make courthouses like this anymore. Here is what I found about these guys:
The cornerstone-laying ceremonies for the present courthouse took place on Oct. 9, 1878. Architect for the project was Thomas Boyd of Pittsburgh, Pa., who enjoyed a regional reputation. Boyd designed the structure in a style known as Second Empire, named for the reign of Napoleon III of France. At the time the architectural style was the rage in the United States. A close architectural relative of the Wayne County Courthouse is Philadelphia City Hall, built in 1871.
To do the extensive stonework needed on the courthouse, Boyd brought in a group of itinerant Italian stonemasons. It was they who carved—among the myriad of other architectural details—the four huge figures of Atlas which support the entablatures and pediments over the south and east entranceways. These figures were carved from solid blocks of stone that had already been set in place in the structure. Boyd topped the courthouse with a mansard-style roof, then in vogue, which permitted usable space on the top floor"
If you want to read more, information can be found here.
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Election Day
Today is election day across the country. All of the campaigning ends. The endless phone calls (we got a lot here in Ohio) end. And thank goodness, the TV commercials end. We have heard all of the pundits, the experts, the media....etc..
The inevitable will happen. Half of the voting public will be happy...and half will be disappointed. But we need to pray for guidance for whomever wins (I am writing as the returns are coming in), and pray for our country. This election has been bitter, in my opinion, and we need to get back to the business of running our nation. We still live in the greatest country on the planet. We have to remember that.
As the day went by today I could not help but think of all of the men and women in the military whom have made the ultimate sacrifice (and whom are sacrificing now) in order that we have the right to vote today. Many young people are buried in foreign countries, in battlefield cemeteries, who's blood was shed so that you could go to the polls today.
Whomever wins tonight, however happy or disappointed you may be, remember those who are sleeping tonight in countries around the world for you, and don't forget those who sleep eternally in military graves whom gave you this right. The picture tonight is from the U.S. military cemetery in Normandy, France. A sobering reminder that freedom doesn't come free...
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Greyhound Kennel Visit
For those that liked the pictures from yesterday, the title above links to our posting of all of the greyhound kennel pictures. These retired racers need a good home to live out their days. They are clean, quiet, and lazy couch potatoes for the most part. These gentle dogs have raced for their lives, and deserve nothing more than a loving home.
We belong to a group called Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue and their web page can be found here. There is a link there to the adoptables and you can get all the information you need about greyhound adoption.
Please help our retired racing friends...
We belong to a group called Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue and their web page can be found here. There is a link there to the adoptables and you can get all the information you need about greyhound adoption.
Please help our retired racing friends...
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Greyhound Farm Visit Today
Today our Greyhound rescue group paid a visit to a greyhound breeding operation in Buffalo, WV. Sounds like a strange trip for a greyhound rescue group, but this is an uncommon breeding operation with a true love for the dogs. It is about dogs first, racing second. The folks there are awesome and work hand-in-hand with rescue organizations to adopt out all of their dogs. The kennel was spotless. It would be great if all of the greys in the racing business were treated this way.
There were about 140 dogs there today. They had all ages from puppies to adoptables. They breed, raise, train, race, then adopt all of them. It was hard not to pick up a puppy and take it home!
Hats off to everyone ant the Country Roads Kennel!
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