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It's an Iconic Day.....November 22nd....Where you Were...Where you Are....

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

Photo: For a few seconds, let's step into the living room of John F  and Jackie Kennedy's home tonight. Imagine John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's night 50 years ago. They are both prepping for Dallas oblivious to the day that was ahead and the devil who was waiting there for them. The next morning they would be flying to Love Field in Dallas. That day, too, was a Friday. Thursday night, what did they say to each other? What were they thinking? How tightly did they hug Caroline & JFK Jr that night? Truth is, we don't know. Nobody knows what tomorrow holds. Treat each night as if it were your last. Hug your loved ones tight, don't go to sleep angry or argumentative, kiss your children on the forehead, reflect on your day and find something to celebrate. You. Just. Never. Know. JFK, Jackie, Caroline, and Jack Jr. didn't know. You have a chance tonight to make it right, share the love, appreciate the moment, and celebrate the beauty around you. Blessings, my Friends, blessings. P.S. "We are not here to curse the darkness; we are here to light a candle..." ~ JFK.   There are not many days that have as much memorable significance as today for many Americans ....November 22nd is my Parents wedding anniversary....and my Mom still talks about it...though my Father is not here to celebrate what would have been 66 years  of marriage...and in their case, I can honestly say...Wedded Bliss.

    Today...we mark the anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy.  For people old enough to remember...you know where you were...what you were doing...how you found out...the reactions of those around you...50 years is a long time to recall reactions vividly...but we can.

    Now there is one surviving member from this family portrait. Life being taken too soon and history forever changed.

     John F. Kennedy left us with many memorable quotations....one of our favorites....

   "We are not here to curse the darkness; we are here to light a candle."  - JFK

    As we each remember today in our own way...we know that we have the power....and obligation to light our own candles ...and make the world the best it can be for ourselves and every life we have the good fortune to touch.

 

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Comments (11)

Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Yes, it is amazing to look back at this picture.  Camelot for sure.  It's hard to believe it's been 50 yrs.  My oh my how our country has changed and how we view the presidency.

Nov 21, 2013 07:22 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

It still saddens me, even after 50 years.

Nov 21, 2013 07:26 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Sally.  I can never forget this day because it is also my birthday.

Nov 21, 2013 07:35 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

 A day for all us to remember...Happy birthday Conrad.

Nov 21, 2013 07:57 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

I was in a shopping mall in Houston Texas when I heard about it.  I remember someone saying it was a good thing. That was the first time I ever saw my mother so mad she was ready to knock the guy on his ass. 

Nov 21, 2013 07:58 PM
Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland

I was sitting at my sewing machine making a dress for my daughter.  I remember it well.  Heard the news on the TV.

Nov 21, 2013 08:22 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

There will be few people today that at sometime won't have a lump in their throat....fight a tear upon remembering that day.

Nov 21, 2013 08:26 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

This i one of those events, that if you around, you remember where you were and what you were doing.  I was walking out of high school , getting ready to get on the bus.

Nov 21, 2013 08:30 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

He was such an inspirational man and I am glad many folks still give him the credit he deserves...

Nov 21, 2013 11:00 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

I remember sitting in the living room with my mother in front of the TV and she was crying.  More vividly is the memory of where I was when I heard John Jr. was killed in a plane crash.  In my car, on my way to a yard sale.   I immediately started crying.  Whenever I see a pic of John Jr. (young or old) I get very emotional.

Nov 22, 2013 05:02 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

It has an unreal quality about it....and a very sad one.

Nov 22, 2013 05:18 AM