On This Day: President Obama embraces Myrlie Evers-Williams during her visit in the Oval Office, June 4, 2013. The President met with the Evers family to commemorate the approaching 50th anniversary of Medgar Evers’ death (Photo by Pete Souza)
Well, Vicki, I did read your comment and was thrilled with the unemployment numbers. You are so right about the media, which tries so hard to spin bad news out of good.
The Unemployment number dipped to 276,000 from 284,000 last week.
Thereby depriving our propaganda media from the headline they surely would have written:’Unemployment Soars” had the direction been reversed.
Fact is that there were many years I wondered if the UE# would ever get below 300,000 again. Bravo, PBO!!!!!
Well, the battle is over. Around 6:30 a.m. yesterday, my husband took his last breath as I talked to him about my son and his two daughters, our children. We were at home when he passed. Today, with a heavy heart, I run my son to school in Baton Rouge for orientation tomorrow. But I am blessed that my sister and two cousins will be traveling with me.
He was very fond of this place, after I turned him on to TOD. He never commented, but he came here everyday to read up and he loved it. He even turned his brother, who lives in Texas, on to TOD.
Thank you my friends for being my sounding board over the years as we grappled with his struggles with this illness.
Africa, thank you for letting us know that your beloved husband has transitioned to a peaceful place of no pain. Best wishes to your son at Southern. We send you love and hugs ❤️
Kate, I am so, so sorry for your terrible, heartbreaking loss. I hope you have family and friends who’ll help you through this difficult time and I hope you rely on the support and love of the TOD family.
Africa, thank you for being with us here today and for letting us know about your husband. I offer my condolences to you and the rest of your family. I am glad that your beloved husband found some joy and refuge in this wonderful oasis that is TOD.
As you send your son off to begin the next stage of his life, I send comforting and positive thoughts to him. May the universe wrap him up in a big hug. May his time there be safe, happy, and worthwhile. May he know success in his life and may you always continue to be as proud of him as you’ve always been.
I also send comforting thoughts to your husband’s daughters. May they forever hold him close and one day smile instead of crying when they think of him.
As you lay your husband to rest and he rests in eternal peace, please know that TOD is always here for you.
Kate, my heart is with you and your family. May your beloved husband rest in peace. And may you find a sense of peace in time.
I’m so thrilled your husband was able to join us here as we lift up our POTUS and FLOTUS with love and honor. It’s wonderful that he found some joy here as we do.
I know your son begins this new chapter with a heavy heart but I do hope he is able to find solace in the building of this next stage of his young life. I’m relieved to know you’ll have some very good company as you travel. Please be safe in your journey. We are all here for you when you return.
May God comfort you and yours and continue to give you the strength that has sustained you during this long battle. May your dear husband rest in peace. My heart especially goes out to your son who is beginning a new stage in his life with sorrow and hope. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
You and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers. You are loved, you are supported by those whose faces you treasure and the many hearts and souls who are part of this community.
Dearest africa….so sad to hear of this deep, deep loss. This hole in your heart, You have to hold tight to the memories that you made together and see him in your beautiful children. This has been a long, long battle for your family, He’s at peace now and one day soon, you will be too.
Your son will go off to college and find his path and make you proud. I wish him all the best on this part of life’s journey.
For you and your family, I ask for strength and time to heal from the hurt. Big hugs and love to all of you. When you’re ready to come back here, we are always here for you. Take the time you need to grieve. The door is always open here. Much love always. {{{africa}}}
Oh Kate, I only just saw your message, my heart goes out to you and your son, may your husband rest in peace and may you have the strength to help through this painful time. Endless love to you, we’ll all be thinking of you, take good care of yourself.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your huge loss . My strength be granted to you and your family as you navigate this challenging time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Kate, you will be in my thoughts today and in everybody’s hearts. Thank you for letting us know. I’m so glad you have the support of your family, as you continue to support your children. So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I’m glad he found joy from visiting TOD! Love you back.
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband. May God give you and your son strength during this difficult time and may your husband rest in peace.
Africa(Kate), I am heartsick for your loss. I hope in time you will remember all the wonderful times you had together. For now, I am literally crying with you at your devastating loss.
{{{{ Kate-Africa }}}}, I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May the love that you shared, and the happiest of memories, comfort you and your children. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Kate
I am here two or three if not more times a day. I offer my condolences to you and your family. May you gather strength from your family and friends.May your memories and the time that you shared sustain you in this transition. Abundant peace to you.
Mae
Oh, Kate, this tweet comes from the very depth of your heart and your question is the one each of us have to ask during
a time of unimaginable loss. This is such a hard path for you to walk. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
It’s a new chapter for you.
Embrace the good memories, they will confort you.
You will laugh, smile, and yes - cry.
There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think of my husband. Not one. It’s been 4 years now and I miss him so.
The circumstance of his death was different. I am so so jealous of you that you were there with yours; talking to him as he passed away.
It gets easier as time goes on. My advice is to find a grief counseling group just to talk to others. Sometimes it’s hard to express things with those around you because you don’t want to make them sad or uncomfortable or even to bore them.
Kate, as you travel on (to Baton Rouge and beyond) with your son and daughters, know that you are traveling with family and friends both seen and unseen. As others have said, we’ll be here for you as well. May your memories buffer you and the ‘children’, and may you all find comfort and love in the knowledge that your husband brought you all together and will always be with each of you! Hang tough, weep, laugh at the great memories, do whatever you need to do to help you through this time of intense loss. I wish you all that you need in full measure! {{{Kate-Africa}}}
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY…IN HIS HANDS…YOU ARE NEVER ALONE…THAT IS MY COMFORT…LET IT BE YOURS…BLESS YOU MY FRIEND WITH MY FAVORITE NAME…………………
Great story of the Selma speech and President Obama’s sense of American exceptionalism. He embraces the dark side and celebrates the long push for justice, equality, perfecting our union.
Kate, I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he’s in a better place free of pain, and watching over you and your children. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Remain bless, and take care.
Kate, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May knowing you’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you through this time of sorrow.
Dear Kate, So very sorry for your loss. May your sweet memories bring you peace and comfort and eventually smiles. I echo what trump dog suggested: grief support group. If you can find a good one, it will be such a huge help. Blessings, friend.
Dear Kate, I join the others in assuring you that you will be in my prayers and thoughts as you travel this difficult journey. So glad you were with him. Your love for him shone in everything you wrote, and I know he knew how deep your love for him was. He left on the wings of that love.
Full interview: KING 5’s Dennis Bounds talked with Pres. Obama about the Administration’s international trade plans http://www.king5.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/03/pres-obama-talks-about-international-trade-plans/28436993/
DALLAS http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/06/03/president-obama-takes-trade-with-cbs11s-karen-borta/
EL PASO http://www.kvia.com/news/read-transcript-of-abc7s-interview-with-president-obama-on-proposed-trade-agreements/33387758
Sacramento http://www.kcra.com/politics/full-obama-interview-we-have-to-look-to-the-future/33392566
San Diego http://www.cbs8.com/story/29234244/barbara-lee-interviews-president-obama
Attention, Meta! Hopefully, these will give you some more ammo on TPP deniers 😎
This is the world that the Duggars live and thrive in, a world where a certified child molester can have his picture taken with almost every Republican candidate for President. In the Duggars world every perversion can be overlooked and explained away, the greater the depravity, the better the chance of it being forgiven. But don’t you dare ask for food stamps to feed your hungry children, and if you’re gay you had better stay in the closet, god doesn’t smile on the gays and poor in the Duggars’ world.
White House.gov
Me!!!!!!!
Yes! It is You!! Thank you. We were a little restless over there.
😆 Thanks a gazillion Nerdy, I had to go out early and thought I’d be back an hour ago - you’re the best, legend!!
Congratulations, Nerdy. Thank you the fantastic tweets last night and in fact, whenever you do them
Good Thursday, Chipsticks…TOD Family!!!
furst.
pre-furst.
These parents are vile.
creepy is too soft a word to describe this family.
The word is Criminal..
Correct. Why isn’t that creepy son behind bars?
Huff Puff has this in the ” Entertainment ” section…instead of the Criminal Section…..
That says it all about all forms of media in Amerika
Hmmmm. I’m *very* suspicious about this roll-out!
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Anyhoo - GOOD DAY, all TODobots! Life’s good!
Funny how these so-called Christians proclaim themselves saved. It’s the ultimate arrogance…and so convenient to absolve themselves of ANYTHING.
Keeping my unbeaten record of last entry posted on previous thread!
Good morning Nerdy and TOD.
Well, Vicki, I did read your comment and was thrilled with the unemployment numbers. You are so right about the media, which tries so hard to spin bad news out of good.
Morning all and congratulations Nerdy on being first after your stellar tweet roundup last night.
The Unemployment number dipped to 276,000 from 284,000 last week.
Thereby depriving our propaganda media from the headline they surely would have written:’Unemployment Soars” had the direction been reversed.
Fact is that there were many years I wondered if the UE# would ever get below 300,000 again. Bravo, PBO!!!!!
Goooood West Coast morning NW & TOD family. Thanks & congrats NW on First!
Good morning TOD family.
Well, the battle is over. Around 6:30 a.m. yesterday, my husband took his last breath as I talked to him about my son and his two daughters, our children. We were at home when he passed. Today, with a heavy heart, I run my son to school in Baton Rouge for orientation tomorrow. But I am blessed that my sister and two cousins will be traveling with me.
He was very fond of this place, after I turned him on to TOD. He never commented, but he came here everyday to read up and he loved it. He even turned his brother, who lives in Texas, on to TOD.
Thank you my friends for being my sounding board over the years as we grappled with his struggles with this illness.
I will see you guys again, soon.
Love always,
Kate
I am so sorry, Kate.
My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
Africa, thank you for letting us know that your beloved husband has transitioned to a peaceful place of no pain. Best wishes to your son at Southern. We send you love and hugs ❤️
Kate, I am so, so sorry for your terrible, heartbreaking loss. I hope you have family and friends who’ll help you through this difficult time and I hope you rely on the support and love of the TOD family.
africa, I wish you peace and strength in this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and reside forever in your heart and your sons’s.
Africa, thank you for being with us here today and for letting us know about your husband. I offer my condolences to you and the rest of your family. I am glad that your beloved husband found some joy and refuge in this wonderful oasis that is TOD.
As you send your son off to begin the next stage of his life, I send comforting and positive thoughts to him. May the universe wrap him up in a big hug. May his time there be safe, happy, and worthwhile. May he know success in his life and may you always continue to be as proud of him as you’ve always been.
I also send comforting thoughts to your husband’s daughters. May they forever hold him close and one day smile instead of crying when they think of him.
As you lay your husband to rest and he rests in eternal peace, please know that TOD is always here for you.
Be well, my friend.
ohhhhhh ((((Kate)))))….
Blessings to you and your family….
my sincerest condolences to you and your family…
Oh my….please accept my condolences africa….
I’m sorry for your lost, Africa, every goodbye ain’t gone.
May your husband rest in peace now and all his pain gone. prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all. (((((hugs)))).
Kate,
words can’t express how sorry I am for the passing of your husband.
((((HUGS)))
Kate, my heart is with you and your family. May your beloved husband rest in peace. And may you find a sense of peace in time.
I’m so thrilled your husband was able to join us here as we lift up our POTUS and FLOTUS with love and honor. It’s wonderful that he found some joy here as we do.
I know your son begins this new chapter with a heavy heart but I do hope he is able to find solace in the building of this next stage of his young life. I’m relieved to know you’ll have some very good company as you travel. Please be safe in your journey. We are all here for you when you return.
Kate,
May God comfort you and yours and continue to give you the strength that has sustained you during this long battle. May your dear husband rest in peace. My heart especially goes out to your son who is beginning a new stage in his life with sorrow and hope. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Dearest Africa -
You and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers. You are loved, you are supported by those whose faces you treasure and the many hearts and souls who are part of this community.
{{{{{africa}}}}}
Dearest africa….so sad to hear of this deep, deep loss. This hole in your heart, You have to hold tight to the memories that you made together and see him in your beautiful children. This has been a long, long battle for your family, He’s at peace now and one day soon, you will be too.
Your son will go off to college and find his path and make you proud. I wish him all the best on this part of life’s journey.
For you and your family, I ask for strength and time to heal from the hurt. Big hugs and love to all of you. When you’re ready to come back here, we are always here for you. Take the time you need to grieve. The door is always open here. Much love always. {{{africa}}}
Oh Kate, I only just saw your message, my heart goes out to you and your son, may your husband rest in peace and may you have the strength to help through this painful time. Endless love to you, we’ll all be thinking of you, take good care of yourself.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Please accept my deepest condolences on your huge loss . My strength be granted to you and your family as you navigate this challenging time. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
Kate you have my heartfelt sympathy. Bless you and your family.
❤ {{{{{ Kate & Husband & Son }}}}}❤
Heartfelt condolences to you Kate. When we part from our dear ones in love and life we meet again in love and life. Blessings to you and family.
My sincere condolences, Africa. May you be blessed with peace and may you be comforted.
So sorry Kate. (((HUGS))) May he RIP.
Africa, my thoughts, prayers, and loving energy to you and your family.
Dear Africa,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Love and Light Kate………….{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}
Words are not enough., I am so sorry for your loss. Virtual hugs.
{{{Africa}}} My condolences to you and your family.
Kate, you will be in my thoughts today and in everybody’s hearts. Thank you for letting us know. I’m so glad you have the support of your family, as you continue to support your children. So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. I’m glad he found joy from visiting TOD! Love you back.
I am so sorry, Africa. My deepest sympathy to you and to your family. May your husband RIP.
{{{{{ Prayers +❤ ❤ + Prayers }}}}}
Healing blessings to you and yours at this time of profound loss.
My condolences to you and your family, dear africa. May your husband rest in peace.
So sorry, Kate.
Prayers to you and the family.
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband. May God give you and your son strength during this difficult time and may your husband rest in peace.
My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
I’m so sorry, Kate, for your loss. May his soul RIP. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Africa(Kate), I am heartsick for your loss. I hope in time you will remember all the wonderful times you had together. For now, I am literally crying with you at your devastating loss.
{{{{ Kate-Africa }}}}, I’m so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May the love that you shared, and the happiest of memories, comfort you and your children. You and your family continue to be in my prayers.
Kate
I am here two or three if not more times a day. I offer my condolences to you and your family. May you gather strength from your family and friends.May your memories and the time that you shared sustain you in this transition. Abundant peace to you.
Mae
Oh, Kate, this tweet comes from the very depth of your heart and your question is the one each of us have to ask during
a time of unimaginable loss. This is such a hard path for you to walk. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you.
Much Love to you…it is ok not to have all the answers right now…in time you will…
Bless you and your family…May God grant you serenity and comfort…Amen
^50
It’s a new chapter for you.
Embrace the good memories, they will confort you.
You will laugh, smile, and yes - cry.
There is not one day that goes by that I don’t think of my husband. Not one. It’s been 4 years now and I miss him so.
The circumstance of his death was different. I am so so jealous of you that you were there with yours; talking to him as he passed away.
It gets easier as time goes on. My advice is to find a grief counseling group just to talk to others. Sometimes it’s hard to express things with those around you because you don’t want to make them sad or uncomfortable or even to bore them.
Sending you warm thoughts….
Kate, as you travel on (to Baton Rouge and beyond) with your son and daughters, know that you are traveling with family and friends both seen and unseen. As others have said, we’ll be here for you as well. May your memories buffer you and the ‘children’, and may you all find comfort and love in the knowledge that your husband brought you all together and will always be with each of you! Hang tough, weep, laugh at the great memories, do whatever you need to do to help you through this time of intense loss. I wish you all that you need in full measure! {{{Kate-Africa}}}
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY…IN HIS HANDS…YOU ARE NEVER ALONE…THAT IS MY COMFORT…LET IT BE YOURS…BLESS YOU MY FRIEND WITH MY FAVORITE NAME…………………
So sorry for your loss. Come here often, we are an online family that will do all we can to support you.
Please accept my condolences. I will keep you in my prayers.
Hi Africa…so sorry to hear about your husband. My condolences to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2015/06/03/obama-and-american-exceptionalism/
Great story of the Selma speech and President Obama’s sense of American exceptionalism. He embraces the dark side and celebrates the long push for justice, equality, perfecting our union.
Kate, I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in knowing that he’s in a better place free of pain, and watching over you and your children. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Remain bless, and take care.
Kate, my heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May knowing you’re in the hearts and thoughts of others help you through this time of sorrow.
GM TOD!
Dear Kate, So very sorry for your loss. May your sweet memories bring you peace and comfort and eventually smiles. I echo what trump dog suggested: grief support group. If you can find a good one, it will be such a huge help. Blessings, friend.
Good morning, TODville.
ICYMI, FLOTUS is doing quite a lot to help nature:
I wonder what did FLOTUS say to make the little boy and girl laugh like that? It’s so cute.
Dear Kate, I join the others in assuring you that you will be in my prayers and thoughts as you travel this difficult journey. So glad you were with him. Your love for him shone in everything you wrote, and I know he knew how deep your love for him was. He left on the wings of that love.
Good morning TOD folks!
Love that photo! A real legend and a legend in the making.
❤
Really???? Not surprised
http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/06/wikileaks-offering-cash-for-leaks-on-trans-pacific-partnership-trade-deal/
Pity the fool who takes the bait
Full interview: KING 5’s Dennis Bounds talked with Pres. Obama about the Administration’s international trade plans http://www.king5.com/story/news/politics/2015/06/03/pres-obama-talks-about-international-trade-plans/28436993/
DALLAS http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2015/06/03/president-obama-takes-trade-with-cbs11s-karen-borta/
EL PASO http://www.kvia.com/news/read-transcript-of-abc7s-interview-with-president-obama-on-proposed-trade-agreements/33387758
Sacramento http://www.kcra.com/politics/full-obama-interview-we-have-to-look-to-the-future/33392566
San Diego http://www.cbs8.com/story/29234244/barbara-lee-interviews-president-obama
Attention, Meta! Hopefully, these will give you some more ammo on TPP deniers 😎
Very cool! TYVM.
thanks for the links
My pleasure, PF!
This is the world that the Duggars live and thrive in, a world where a certified child molester can have his picture taken with almost every Republican candidate for President. In the Duggars world every perversion can be overlooked and explained away, the greater the depravity, the better the chance of it being forgiven. But don’t you dare ask for food stamps to feed your hungry children, and if you’re gay you had better stay in the closet, god doesn’t smile on the gays and poor in the Duggars’ world.
They are despicable. I didn’t realize how politically active they were. Can we now assume that TLC has a Christian Right agenda?
I will not watch the station again.
This Ivanovic/Safarova French Open match has finally got interesting, but Ana has a ways to go to force a 3rd set….Serena is up next!
Good morning JER & hello Bo
Good morning from the land of angry!
Is AMK here? 😎 NOT trying to step on VC toes, but. . .
Pussy said to the Owl, “You elegant fowl!
How charmingly sweet you sing!
Just some friendly banter. 😎
I know You want me off the blog.
😀 My toes are fine, CarolMae. If anything, it’s my memory that needs cossetting. 😉
Mine too.
😀 😀
Newest idiot Klown Kar entrant….
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2015/06/04/3665988/9-completely-bonkers-things-newest-gop-presidental-candidate-believes-constitution/
R&S
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/06/04/rise-and-shine-1058/
What the Huck has scrubbed his website of all things Dugger…….
but…but…but ‘ BEYONCE ” IS A BAD INFLUENCE ……!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Africa, your son’s needs will help you find the new direction you need to carry on. I pray for your family.