14, 1, 65-31 were four numbers that had a great significance to me this past Saturday.
This year, Keith and I will be celebrating our 14th Christmas together. It has been an incredible ride for both of us, and I know we are very excited to be celebrating this holiday season in our new home.
Saturday was also the day we were to host our small holiday party. Years ago, when we lived in Colorado Springs, we would invite 100 people or more. Now that we are in a loft in downtown Denver, 25 is a good number. As we planned our day, Keith had his errands to run, and I had to put our loft in order and start to prepare the food. Right on cue, out came our dog Dexter. Although he is getting old (15), he still hasn’t lost his sense of smell. Well, it didn’t take long for me to start thinking of our beloved dog Baci, who we lost this past March. As the tears were rolling down my face, I realized that it would be the 1st Christmas we would be without our beloved ‘BoBo’ (Keith’s nickname for him). I thought of how he would be right under my feet, hoping upon hope that I would drop some food on the floor. He was a special dog, and I know that he was there in spirit catching all the food I was dropping just for him!!
As the day progressed, the house was ready for company, and the food was just about done. Then, at about 1 p.m. MST, came the email with the history making news. In a vote of 65-31, the Senate passed the bill to eliminate Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. The policy of discriminating against Gays and Lesbians from serving openly in our armed forces was abolished, and on Wednesday December 22, 2010, President Obama will make it law. For those of us who happen to be gay, this holiday season will be a very special one. 1 more civil right was obtained and 1 less fight to fight.
14, 1, 65-31. Just numbers to most people, but for me they mean the world!
Happy Holidays!!!
Thanks for reading, and remember,
Never Strike Out
Peace
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