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Monday, March 22, 2010

A Heartfelt Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who responded to my "Spring is in the Air" post, both publicly and privately, as well as, to those of you who shared its message with so many others.  And thank you to the House!
When I posted my brother's photo, I could hear his baritone voice saying, "Naw, Vickie, don't put my photo on the internet."  But when I saw the stat figures that told me his story had been viewed by more than 200 blog readers just about the same time that the House was casting its vote on the healthcare bill, in my mind's eye I could see that same grin cross his face and his eyes twinkle.

There are many hurdles yet to cross, but the new healthcare bill offers hope and moves our country forward in the right direction, in a direction toward community and compassion.  It will take everyone's efforts, individuals, and organizations both public and private, to make this change happen.  But it gives my heart an enormous lift to envision this kinder, healthier America in our future.

And as if to give it a nod from nature, a male Eastern Bluebird perched on my bluebird box for a while this afternoon.  (Above image, a bluebird family visiting winter berries in February.)

Related links on healthcare:
For news on the House's historic vote on healthcare, see Politics Daily.
Click here for the White House news on healthcare.
Also visit Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi.  Her page includes helpful links that will inform you about the progress of healthcare reform.
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4 comments:

  1. Pam Johnson BrickellMarch 22, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    I came to your original post late. Oh Vickie, your courage will win. You have touch many souls with your heartfelt letter. I'm so sorry that this terrible loss had to be experienced. Horrific. I hope your brother, his immediate family and you and your entire family feel the prayers that are surrounding you. Let's pray for America's healing and new wisdom too.

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  2. Dawn FineMarch 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM

    I am so happy this bill past. Sadly too late for your brother who had to suffer because of lack of healthcare.
    Again..I am so sorry, wish this country had changed before this so that your brother would have had a chance.
    Hugs to you and your family as you go thru this very difficult time.

    For those of you who want to take part and have their name added as a co-signer with Our President Obama on this bill.
    Please go to this link and show him how proud we are of what has been done!
    http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%253A%252F%252Fmy.barackobama.com%252FHCCoSign-FB%253Fshare-fb&h=1203f8d69b3d28d33a7c6c42f082d5a0&ref=mf

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  3. MonikaMarch 23, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Vickie, I too am just reading your recent posts. I am so sorry for your loss, and so happy that this reform has passed. It's not perfect, but it's a big first step - hopefully it will keep the same thing from happening, and it is so unfortunate that it has come to late for you, your brother, and your family. My thoughts are with you. Your letter was fantastically written.

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  4. AngieMarch 23, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    What happened with your brother is such a tragedy!!! I am so sorry, but I am so glad that you chose to share a part of his life and death with us, as well as D.C. Sending heart-felt hugs and prayers to you and your family.

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