God help us, if it does happen, because according to apocalyptic predictions, the Good Book also says 'woe to the the land shadowed by eagle's wings'. Therefore, if any land shadowed by eagle's wings is involved, it would behoove them to use wisdom, before charging into Iran, since the prophetic outcome may not be too encouraging.

Now let’s see…people are suffering and dying, from all of the fighting going on in the world…poverty and displacement, from all of the wars and natural disasters in the world…and we are supposed to care about whether Senator Edwards had an affair, especially since he told his wife about it some years back!?!?

ah, sigh...moving right along...

Great story...well written.

My mother is African American. Her maternal ancestry is from a British woman, who married a West Indian man of color. My father was Italian/Spanish on his mother's side, and Portuguese on his dad's. However, I have always considered myself to be African American.

Now although I am proud of my heritage, because I look African American, then whites call me African American. I think it has something to do with the ''one drop'' bit. Most look at you...they see brown, regardless of the shade, and to most of them, you are a person of color.

Perhaps by Senator Obama's win, the world will become more tolerant of a person, despite his or her heritage. Because this is what it all boils down to...a human being, uniquely made by God, despite one's race or heritage.

Several months ago, I met a young man, somewhere in his 20s. As we got into a conversation about life, including the economy, he said to me--''you know, my generation doesn't care about nothing''--Hopefully this election will inspire him to start caring, and thanks for helping him to do so.

Your sister sounds a bit resentful, because she had to move in with her daughter. That's the key word: daughter. Being childless like yourself, I realize that I, too, will have to see to my needs, once I am older. Those of us without children have to be a bit more independent in our thinking!

My mother is 78 years old. She also has a few more health problems than you do. However, since she's traveled extensively all over the world and has enjoy a great life, when she told my sister and me to "bug off-she'll handle her own health care", that's what we've done! If she needs us, we'll be there for her. So maybe that's what your sister and best friend need to hear: "bug off-I'll handle my own life, and if I need you, I'll call you!" Enjoy your life and God bless!

You are not the only one who get to this point. Say a prayer, surf the net and find info on something that you've always wanted to do. Or get some government funding and pursue a degree in something that interests you. I did at 50+ and believe me, once you get into research and writing papers, you won't have time to feel disconnected! God bless and enjoy!

OK, let me get this straight: Regarding marriage, you were the one who gave him the ultimatum...he doesn't want to get married until his mid 30s...he is the one, who wants to sow some wild oats...the two of you are now living on separate continents...the two of you, in the future will, again, be living on separate planets, oops, continents...what am I missing here?

Thanks for sharing this testimony. God bless you and your family!