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Posted on 04/30/2010 10:06:24 PM PDT by JustAmy
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Yorkie, she is so cute and so expressive now. Loves to be talked to and coo’s right back in her language! I got to feed her a bottle yesterday. It felt so good! She drank every drop.
Beautiful graphic and poem, Jaycee! Say’s it all, that’s for sure! Thank you very much!!!!
Yes, I will be with them this evening. My DIL’s mother is having hot dogs and who doesn’t love a grilled hot dog? The guys always do the grilling and the women do the inside stuff, like baked beans, chips and drinks!
Yes, its been kinda heavy hearted for all. Thats why its nice to be with family if possible! *HUGS BACK*
LOL, I know what you mean. I have had several things going on here, this morning - and haven’t even fixed breakfast yet. I grab a ping and respond to it, and then, take off to finish what I started ten minutes ago.
I haven’t had a chance to go through all the wonderful posts, but, knowing YOU, yours will probably pull at my heart-strings!!
And, I WILL reply - I promise! (((((Hugs!!))))
Thanks very much, tiapam!
Know our fallen soldiers WILL “Rest In Peace” ! Thank you for all you do, Conor!
You most always do, yorkie pie! LOL! I will explain sometime!
Would you believe I’m still in my robe but am going upstairs after this! I’ll check back before I leave today! Are you all doing anything special...like filet mignon? If so, I’ll hop a plane!
Good! Glad you’ll be with “family” on this day! Hug for little Braylen, O.K.?
Thanks jaycee. Salute to your husband.
Each day brings healing and less pain.
Now all I have to do is remember not to do anything stupid. I’m under orders not to lift anything over 10 lbs., walk, rest, repeat. :^)
And, to see the helmet on a rifle
it is a very striking graphic!
I can 'hear' TAPS being played!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Don't you DARE quit posting, young lady!
And thank YOU, Amy, for keeping the doors open
for all FRiends who drop by,
for a smile, a tear, a hug,
a story, a poem, a special graphic, a song
and a comfortable place to share our hearts, today!
LOL! I'm still in my night-shirt, and just started my second cup of coffee!
It has been one of those mornings that I seem to do everything wrong
I sure hope the day becomes more relaxing!
No, nothing special is planned (I tried to have a BBQ (#3025)
but only had three 'takers' - you and Tiapam and LTOS!
All that work and ALL THOSE LEFTOVERS!!!
You see? I know what you mean about 'quiting' sometimes!
“Arlington is a serious place where, due to the passing of aging war veterans and the ongoing conflicts around the world, there are currently about 25 military funerals every day.
This is particularly difficult for The Old Guard—members of the 3rd US Infantry Regiment who serve at Arlington. It is their task to bear the bodies of the fallen and honor their sacrifice. The members of The Old Guard never forget the price of liberty—for they are reminded of it every day.”
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As difficult as it is to remember death every day ...
We have the eternal hope of eternal life in Heaven with Jesus and God the Father. Everyday the newspaper has deaths of the young, all ages, suddenly snatched away. Not expecting it until the moment it occurred. Come to Jesus and learn of Him. Know where you are going when the time of death comes. Submit everyday to the Lord and trust in Him. Live so as to be ready. It comes to all who walk on earth.
Father God bless America, cast out evil in our government offices in Washington and all over America. Help us in our day, show mercy on America, in Jesus name, amen.
Thank you Meg for your dear graphic and poem! Watched and listened to “The Mansions of the Lord” again and got chills again! Thank you so much!
Community Remembers 1000th Marine Killed In Afghanistan
Cpl. Jacob Leicht, 24, Was Killed Last Thursday While Serving In Helmand Province
OCEANSIDE, Calif -- On the eve of Memorial Day, a Camp Pendleton Marine born July 4 paid the ultimate price for his country, with this death marking a grim milestone in the war in Afghanistan.
A Marine corporal stationed at Camp Pendleton is the 1,000th American serviceperson killed in Afghanistan. But those who knew Cpl. Jacob Leicht said they would remember him for his valor.
"It takes a lot to want to go back," said Stephen Nelson, a Marine stationed in Oceanside.
From his hospital bed, Leicht begged to go back to war after an improvised explosive device hit his Humvee in 2007.
"Everybody is scared, you know, when we go over there and do the things we do but not everybody has what it takes to go back," said Nelson.
Leicht's two brothers honored his memory in his hometown of Kerrville, Texas, near San Antonio. Leicht was killed last Thursday when he stepped on a land mine that ripped off this arm in the Helmand province.
"I think it is very courageous how he, even when he was hurt, he went back out to fight for his country," said Gregory Gilmore, an Oceanside resident. Gilmore said each death reaches far beyond the walls of Camp Pendleton.
"It hits all of us in Oceanside because they are not only a part of our country, they are fighting for our freedom," he said. "They are friends as well."
"It's just every Marine's job. We go to war and fight," said Pvt. Johnson. "It's the price of freedom."
Leicht was born on the day that celebrates America's independence, and freedom was what he died for at 24 years old.
He was one of about 9,000 troops currently fighting in Afghanistan. Another 2,000 are set to deploy in August.
Hey, Hey ... I’m still working on replying to pings. Don’t leave; what would we do without you?
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
LOL
Send some of those left-over this way. They all looked so delicious.
BTW ... let Pam know that I like my margaritas mixed on a blender and server in a frosted glass with a salted rim. LOL
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