Posted by Truth Teller on November 20, 1998 at 05:26:28:
In Reply to: Don't fire I'm waving a white flag. . . posted by Yolanda Rogers (Yolandita) on November 19, 1998 at 19:14:19:
Yolandita:
\I am glad to see that you have not changed. You,
Dianita, and Mike were always part of the positive Arreche's. I hope you do not change.\
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Truth Teller
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\: Hi, I'm back. I made a few entries at the beginning which, I guess, fell by the wayside to make way for more important things like truth and justice. Anyway, folks, it looks pretty intimidating in here. I don't want to interrupt and hope you don't mind my dropping in.
: There seems to be a lot of bitterness all around. Have you all changed that much or am I getting senile? The memories that I have of each of you (whom I know) are pleasant. Ginger, I you weren't a movie star, you should have been. You certainly had (still have?) the looks and the talent. I remember going to the theater, beach parties, radio station and other exciting places with you always feeling like the ugly duckling but loving every minute of it. Frank, I remember the adoration you and your Mom had for each other. It was contagious. Carl, you were (still are, no doubt) so bright. Your Mom & Dad cared so much for you that whenever they flew, they did so on different flights so that you would not be left orphaned. Tia Rafaela still brags. I love to hear her talk - she lights up so much when the conversation turns to you! Millie, I remember the compassion you, Frances, Eddie and especially Johnny had for us when Mom would go on her many emergency hospital trips and your Mom and Dad would take us in.
: I got my first joy ride with Tia Rafaela (boy, did she drive fast!); my first "pay check" from Tio Carl; my first "Madras" skirt from Tia Iris and my first piano lesson from Tia Paquita.
: I ask myself, if these memories are truly mine and not a figment of my imagination, then shouldn't they be also truly yours? And if they are truly yours, then you have common ground for accord, understanding, acceptance, peace.
: Yes, my life is chock full of memories. I have chosen to dwell on the pleasant. I have a lot for which to be grateful. The Lord has dealt bountifully with me. I pray you will allow Him to do likewise with you.