Wakulla Station News
By VERNA BROCK
It is Martin Luther King Jr. Day as I write this. I find myself thinking of how far we have come as a nation, and how far we need to go. The ideals upon which the country was founded, extolling the equality of all our citizens, are still to be met, but the dream lives on. My grandchildren were telling me all about the meaning of this holiday, with an appropriate outrage that people were ever denied equal rights and basic human kindness. Long live the dream, amen and AMEN!
It has been an interesting road to the Super Bowl this year. Nail-biters abound, and white-knuckle moments are happening in every game. I am relieved that Damar Hamlin seems firmly on the road to recovery. But the “mom” in me worries about the dangers of such a rough game, however entertaining. It really is a conundrum. I don’t see football and the NFL going anywhere, any time soon. Thank goodness folks have recognized the inherent dangers of grown men plowing into each other and instituted more safety regulations.
Condolences to the Roddenberry family on the loss of their beloved wife, mother, sister, Kimberly Strickland Roddenberry. Rise in glory Kim! This has been a long season of loss and sadness for so many families, and each one welcomes your prayers for comfort and solace. Prayer is a powerful force in this world, don’t ever doubt it.
We celebrated the life of Sheryl Grace Grimes this past Saturday, with laughter and tears. There was sharing of memories of her many talents, her wit and her incredible warmth and love. What a joy knowing she and Don are reunited, and we will all meet again someday. However much we miss them, that helps to ease the pain of our present loss.
Please continue to prayerfully lift up Clem Bunker who is gaining strength from her recent bout with pneumonia, as well as Linda Dunwoody, and Louis Hernandez.