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Posted on 03/01/2011 1:23:44 AM PST by JustAmy
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Lamh Foistenach Abu!
Billie, how is your pup doing?
my quick turn around trip to Columbus Ga (Ft Benning) for graduation was nice.. We had to squeeze trip in between my travel partner's musical gigs so it was shorter & faster than I would have liked but wonderful to be in sun /warmth (NOT pollens however)
Here are two links if any are interested.. In the stills (Picasa) you can see FReeper ATRW Jemian. who made the trip from Auburn to have some time with us before we left Friday morning. and also my pups all pretty from trip to PetsMart groomers before the trip.It was wonderful to be immersed in patriotism & the military love....Will probably post this on The Canteen later
Did you check in the swamp, and under all the rocks...?
http://bltwy.msnbc.msn.com/politics/the-al-gore-surge-1684264.story
Thanks for posting that.....seems like just yesterday I was taking that oath of office although I was a ROTC guy....fond memories indeed. I have a Grandson who will be commissioned through ROTC next year....which will make me one proud Grandpa...as your family showed in that film. Again Thanks..
Thank you, JC! That kitty sure looks intent with that cell phone, doesn’t he?
Whenever Dad flew his plane, he made sure to leave a message just for us.
By Jonie Spetter, Greenfield, Indiana
“Dad’s home!” I shouted, hearing the low hum of an approaching plane. My mom, sister and I ran out of the house into the yard and looked up at the blue sky, shielding our eyes from the sun. “There’s his plane,” my sister said. We jumped up and down and waved. The plane circled our little white house. The wings tipped to the right then to the left—Dad’s special greeting just for us, letting us know he’d soon be back safe and sound.
I can’t tell you how many times that scene played out when I was growing up. It’s one of the ways I’ll always remember Dad. He was the best father, working as a rural mail carrier so he could provide well for “his girls.” He and Mom had been married 62 years, high school sweethearts who were devoted to each other. If there was anything she, my sister or I wanted, he would take up a side job to make sure he could give it to us. We knew we were loved.
There was one thing Dad did for himself, with Mom’s blessing—flying. It was his passion. On Saturday mornings, he’d head out early while we were still asleep to pick up a friend at the airfield near our house then fly his little Cessna to Ohio for breakfast. He had to have his biscuits and gravy, and knew just where the best ones were! Then every time, on his way back to the airfield, he’d circle the plane low over our house and tip the wings, once to the right, once to the left.
About nine years ago, however, Dad developed heart problems and wasn’t able to renew his pilot’s license. He put on a strong face. “I’ve still got you girls to keep me busy,” he’d say brightly, refusing to let it get him down. In November 2010 another blow struck. Dad was diagnosed with fast-growing acute leukemia. Less than two weeks later he passed away peacefully, holding Mom’s hand. We missed him terribly.
On the day of Dad’s funeral, Mom, my sister, our husbands and I climbed into the limousine and headed to the cemetery. We were almost there when we heard the noise. A low buzz at first, rising to a deep, loud drone. It wasn’t coming from our limo.
We rolled down the windows and craned our necks out. Up above, flying low in the sky, was a small plane. It circled back around, soaring over our heads. Suddenly the plane’s wings tipped—first to the right then to the left—before jetting off into the distance.
Dad was home. Safe and sound.
Thank you, I am having a warm fuzzy day :^).
Thank you I am feeling much stronger lately.I am glad, hope I AM GETTING WELL. I like the picture. The wind is sure blowing that dog. :^)
I hope she gets it worked out soon.
“Fun-a-lich-ious, Fun-a-lich-ious”!
I got in!
What a darling little girl, Amy!
Glad you were able to get back on, and invite us in to your ‘ClubHouse’!
I am glad you had a nice and safe trip.
Great picture!
Any update on Jim Robinson?
LOL! No wonder she busted out laughing!
That reminded me of this clip someone sent me this morning....two babies talking. You have any idea what they are saying?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C94e5pVEeVs
Glad you are feeling stronger, Dubya, and also glad your customers won’t be using their tree as a fire-hydrant any longer!
I am glad you are feeling stronger lately - and if you need prayer, please let us know. (Even if you FReepmail some of us - there are some serious prayer warriors here!)
Jim has an appt at the VA this afternoon. He is suppose to either make a post or call me after he gets home.
He said he only takes pain med once in awhile and he is still getting good sleep without much pain.
I’m keeping him in my prayers. After I hear from him, I will ping everyone to his prayer thread.
Thanks for the prayers. (I will say a prayer for you too, Dubya.)
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