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R. Barbier
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In life we face many trials and tribulations, everything from mistakes we have made to the loss of a loved one to death or separation. We tend to seek someone to blame for theses events and most of the time there is no one to blame. Sometimes things happen just because they do, yes there is always a cause per se but not one person to blame. And to be honest it really doesn’t matter who is to blame for an event. What is more important is what one gains from the event. Such as my Father dying of C.O.P.D., Did i learn that besides genetics that cigarette smoking created the situation that lead to my fathers death? Well yes, i have learned that and this is why i am in the process of quitting cigarettes my self. I also learned in the end it never matters what mistakes you have made as long as you learned from them and at least tried to make penance for them. We will make many mistakes along the way and we will also loose loved ones one way or another. But to have loved and lost is far greater than to have not loved at all they say. I am a firm believer of that idea, To share in ones life is a great and wondrous blessing we have in life. To not be only of ones self but of those that are around you makes one happier and more fulfilled.
One of the hardest parts of life is moving forward after loss and after realizing ones mistakes. The emptiness after the loss and the guilt after the mistake can keep you paralyzed. This means you are stuck in your past and unable to move on to your future. One must grieve over their loss and one must accept responsibility for their mistakes and learn self forgiveness. This is a necessity for one to move on in life.
I know it is hard when you loose a loved one and yes you will still feel sorrow from time to time but you also will remember allot of the great experiences that loved one had given and shared with you through life. And if you are lucky like i was you may see them in a dream where they console you. I was fortunate to have a dream in where my dad told me he would always be with me and he loved me. That helped me allot cause i had guilt about not seeing him as much as i should have near the end and how we drifted apart. I felt very sad about how alone he must have felt due to that fact. Sometimes i still do have those feelings but they are short lived and deep inside i know he knew i loved him. Far as mistakes in life i have made far more than my share and one by one i am learning to forgive myself for them. Its a sometimes is a long journey from being stuck in ones past to moving on but its one well worth it in the end.
Till The Next Post
Peace, Ray Barbier
I Think we all sit around way too much in front of our TV’s and
Computers now days. We need to get out doors and enjoy the
beautiful surroundings and walk, Jog , Bicycle or even go out on
the ATV. Fresh air and a bit of fun physical activity does wonders
for the spirit as much as it does for the body. So many things to do
in the spring and summer months like fishing, hiking, hunting and
camping. So many beautiful parks across the U.S.A. and other
countries we all could enjoy.
Peace
R. Barbier
Well went out in 30 Degree Weather for a 2 mile bike ride today
Amazing how fast your body starts improving with exercise
Hopefully before long ill be riding 20 mile rides or better. Right now
10 Miles is about my limit in good weather.(And that’s Pushing it lol)
Well Till the Next Boring Personal Log Blog
Peace
Raymond Barbier
I was walking back from the local gas station the other day here in south eastern Kentucky and noticed all along the roadside trash and debris. So much trash and debris that it was sliding down into one of our smaller local rivers. I never thought i would see such a thing in a mountain town, our roadsides have became so full of trash and debris it looked more like some of the large cities i have lived in.
Such a shame to watch such beautiful land and resources get polluted and destroyed before my eyes. Between the trash and the coal mine pollution around this area the wildlife and local population will be effected in a negative way. Everyone is responsible for the pollution and we all should take pride in our beautiful country we live in. Hopefully one day we will realize what is at stake and clean up the pollution so future generations can continue to enjoy what Kentucky and the rest of the U.S. take for granted.
For those who know me personally i figured that I should let you all in on the good news. I have been Promoted to Front End Manager at the local Food City. Now only if I can get through the training… Pray For Me 🙂
As I watch the clock tick away each minute that my dad has left in this world, I just think of all the things he has said to me through the years. Some of it was wrong but allot of what he said makes allot more sense now than it did back then. Sometimes he was kind of mean to me but it seems he was really trying to get me to see what life is really like. I just I had listen to him back then, back when i was young and able to avoid the pitfalls of life. Now in retrospect i see how I made the mistakes he was warning me about and how I missed opportunities he told me that would come.
As the clock ticks away each hour that my dad has left in this world, I realize how much he means to me and how much he has influenced my life. I will miss that man who was my father, hero and friend. I never got to be as close to him as my brother but still in a way I believe that me and my father had our own special time and place in life. Knowing he only has a few weeks left does not make it any easier to face his and my own mortality. I maybe prepared for the day but I am not prepared for the loss that i will suffer on that day.
At least i was able to get his half brother to call and his sister and half sister to visit them, the half brother has been avoiding him for some reason for over a decade. Guess that dont mater as long as he did call and that made my father so happy. Well on the brighter side of life, I have me a little Niece that is like 15 months old who keeps my heart full of joy and always seems to break my bad moods. Unfortunately I don not have a child of my own but my niece Harley is like a ray of sunshine wherever she goes.
Well Till The Next Time, May Gods Grace Be With You All
 For the fourth of July I have posted here some of the most important documents / charters ever written in this great nation. The Declaration of Independence, Bill of rights, Amendments and the Constitution of The United States of America.
Be Safe, Enjoy the fireworks and for god sake don’t drive if you drink.
Drink and Be Merry
Raymond Barbier
From the short time we knew each other , I know of how he strived in helping others through church , work and just his everyday life. The Irony that he would find his end in a auto accident when he worked hard at his job at the Georgia D.O.T. to improve road safety. I know he has volunteered for many Church outings as so has his wife Angela. He was a real intelligent and thoughtful person. a good friend to know and have.
This world will miss his contributions and his family and friends will be missing him too. For a Brother in law he was one of the best. He didn’t Judge me when I Divorced his sister in law nor did he judge her. He is survived by two great children Abby and Sam, Abby is allot like her dad in her heart and she takes after her mom in spirit. Sam is from what I remember quite a handful. So much like their parents….
Needless to say I could not have asked for a better friend or Brother in law
Rest in Peace My Friend..
Raymond Barbier
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