My First Blue Blog

This is my first attempt at blogging. I read alot of other's blogs and decided I wanted to do my own. Not that I have anything extraordinary to write about, but I do have plenty to say.

I chose "Blue Memphis" as my blog name since it describes my interests at this point in my life. The Blues? The music of the soul. Memphis? Where I am physically located.

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It is a cold, rainy February Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee. The weather suits my mood of the day just fine. I found out a little while ago that my 18-year-old cousin who lives in Michigan had a car accident this morning. Apparently someone hit her. She is now at the hospital undergoing tests. I hope and pray that she will be OK. Her relatively short life has not been easy. She has multiple medical problems that should never befall anyone, much less a young person.

She has the most wonderful little sister. Bri. I have just begun to get acquainted with Bri. Bri also has more than anyone's share of medical issues, but she is so beautiful and so full of life. She loves horses. And she rides and trains them. I can feel her love of animals when we talk about them. She told me that since they are in Michigan, she doesn't get to be with them much during the winter months. She is looking forward to spring when she can ride and train her newest friend.

Bri tells me that she wants to be a lawyer or doctor. I told her I thought she would be good at either or BOTH. I feel so good after I have chatted with her online. For such a young one, she sure has great vibes. I haven't been around her or her siblings much but hope that changes soon. I can see I've missed out on a lot by not knowing them better.

Her dad is in the Air Force Reserves, as well as being a commercial airline pilot. He is leaving today, I think, for two months in the Middle East. His duty to his country calls again. He has served his country well -- first in the Gulf War, now in Afghanistan and Iraq Wars. I can see where Bri gets her beautiful spirit. From her dad. He must be one of the best souls on God's Earth.

Her dad and I pretty much grew up together as kids. Those were wonderful times! He and his little sister spent a lot of time with us. They feel more like siblings than cousins.

Boy, am I rambling or what?

I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful family members. I will write about more of them in the days to come.