Give them a Hug

I don't think I'll often post a link and simply say, "Take a look and think."

I've been thinking for days about how I could appropriately post my feelings about Tim Russert's death and Father's Day. I didn't have a huge personal connection with Tim or Meet the Press, but the whole thing shook me. I thought long and hard about writing something about both topics at the same time and then I thought deeply about writing a shout out to my father, grandfathers, and the Father of the Constitution for all they have done for me. But I decided to be thankful in my own way. What I wanted to say didn't apply to my mission of this post: to share my ideas and hear yours.

I cannot, though, deny that the reflections on Tim Russert in the links below make me consider my daily actions, appreciations, praises, and relationships. In fact, the People article sums up what I believe to be more important than any word I could ever express on this blog or any conversation that can be had person-to-person. This simple expression of how family and faith boil down as the foundations of one's life remove every other insignificant thought in my head. Who am I? and What do I believe? are the questions I can ask myself to know my identity and values. Family and faith - I feel good about those as my answers.

The video of Luke Russert goes without explaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy-YIb9UWlw

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20207591,00.html