For Sure, For Sure!
An Attempt at a Thank You to My Mother A fast trip to San Antonio for my Uncle David's funeral gave me an opportunity to be with several family members on my mother's side. Weddings and funerals will do that for you - they bring family together for reconnection - whether it be voluntary or compulsory - it is an opportunity to solidify those roots that I spoke about in the last blog posting. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful life provided us with the chance to ponder upon the impact that one person can make upon the world and the legacy that is left. As the youngest grandchild of my Uncle David (Cody) put it to me,"I think I remember you at the last reunion when I was five. I think you were nice then, so I guess you are now too." "Thank you," I said - "I try to be nice whenever I can." My Uncle David was an inspiration to me as he was an elementary school principal in San Antonio for many years. He married my Aunt Darlene in 1967, and I wa...