It has just been reported that Senator Edward Kennedy is to have surgery for a malignant brain tumor followed by chemotherapy. \u00a0In a statement, the senator committed himself to doing everything in his power to get Barack Obama elected President following his treatment. \u00a0To say that the senator is optimistic would be an understatement. \u00a0With elections looming in November, that is a swift positive recovery. \u00a0Whatever one thinks about the election or the candidates, I want to pray for Teddy and his entire family but especially Caroline who must be on her knees night and day praying for this man who is so close to her.<\/p>\n
My heart goes out to Caroline especially. \u00a0What a sad story for a child to lose a Father so publicly and then her Father’s brother and then her Brother and her Mother. Of course this has all made Caroline a strong woman and a fighter. \u00a0Such trials as this, one wouldn’t wish on anyone.<\/p>\n
Accompanying the statement about Senator Kennedy’s treatment was the obligatory reference to Chappaquiddick. \u00a0This was a sad chapter in his life which took place almost 40 years ago. \u00a0No matter what he has achieved since, no matter what wonderful things he has done, he is always dragged down by reference to this moment.<\/p>\n
What is it about this world that constantly wants to tear down everyone and everything? \u00a0We’re imperfect creatures and we make mistakes. \u00a0No one is immuned. \u00a0There that’s it. \u00a0So what’s the big deal and what’s the story and why can’t elephants ever forget?<\/p>\n