independence......

ok, so my mother flies to columbus, ohio tomorrow...to have shoulder surgery tuesday.......we had a family dinner this evening as a sendoff.......andrew came down from lexington with michelle.....we are all in amazement that she is proceeding with a surgery that has dubious benefits......so far away......but my mother is determined to go ahead with it.......my sunday school class commented that maybe my independent streak comes from her.......hmmmmmmm....which is why i bring to the discussion the thought for today...from the lexington herald leader.......from earlier this week.....a comment from colette.....french author 1873-1954......'i love my past. i love my present. i'm not ashamed of what i've had and i'm not sad because i have it no longer..'............quite a sentiment after spilling turkey drippings all over my kitchen.......but a true one at that............