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Posted on 08/01/2011 2:29:55 AM PDT by JustAmy
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lovely post!!! what a mixed bag and happy so far ending!
PTL
After a week gone (once again) ... now, Home!
nice trip back.. took in a LOT of sites & made many stops.
full speed on turnpike would have been about 4 hours. My lolly gagging trip was 9. I could never be married to a destination freak who wont stop to see what is around to see/enjoy
I had thought I would take in Ragtime Rick(friends who have a dixieland jazz group) at Trotters in Toledo Wed on way home. It took me 3+ hours to get through a short distance at rush hour in Chicago. Stupid to try that. Even when things were moving (other than that 3 hours) it was at snail pace. I should have stayed at WI state fair much longer, spent night outside of Milwaukee & went through Chicago PRIOR to morning rush hour today. Didn’t get through & out of fair grounds til about 4:30 finishing up taking pix of Braveheart in parade. When I stopped at 11:30 for night I was still 2 hours from Toledo. Today’s highlight was an alpaca ranch! what cutie pies they are.
On Tuesday I took a full day back roads of part of Door County in the peninsula. Took in a great winery, coast guard station, MANY lighthouses & beaches/resort towns, couple good restaurants and poked around to find many interesting things. I even found a home on the lake that might work out as a “survival camp” — Going Galt anyone?
It was an excellent trip. Love Wisconsin. So many great things (esp cheese). would like to return and one way will be through Michigan upper peninsula to Northern WI. My two main events were our friend Mozie (FReeper MozartLover) as Keyboardist in wonderful professional production of Phantom of Opera. It was at St. Norberts college outside of Green Bay...The performance was outstanding in every sense. We then ate at Curly’s inside Lambeau Field. My goodness the Packers know how to do things right. VERY impressive.
And dear Braveheart. Most of you know this was the pup that was rescued from WV from a dumpster, abused, full of mange, skin/bones, many ailments. The rescuer made arrangements at the vet school at the University of Wisconsin to treat him. We all followed (about 11,000) on Facebook.Those that were able contributed to the vet school for his high costs. He was simply beautiful in parade. I teared up when I saw him proudly strutting his stuff. I Will post links to pix when I get them. Porably will do a short YouTube also.
He is in his “forever home” now for about 4 months & Lisa walked with him in the parade as well at the vets & techs who cared for him. You can find info on his ordeal on Facebook or just google him & there are lots of write ups on him The initial pix are heart breaking. Some of you have been following his story on Facebook
about 650 pix/videos to sort out & work up from the week gone. Again will stay emphatically I do miss mom, but it is wonderful to be able to travel freely.
Where I stayed with my friend Mark in Northern WI (real boonies) there was virtually no internet or cell service. I guess one needs a special satellite card? Not sure but would guess they would be expensive. 3 of the nights were spent with my friend who has 24 acres and a comfortable cottage (understatement) on Lake Michigan. The dogs had a ball there but did eat too many dead fish & we suffered the results ... and are still. Lots of extra trips outside.
I managed to loose two more sets of house/car key combos this trip. down to one. So must get some more made up. When I got the van,I made up 8 sets. One of my “strengths” in life is losing things. I am very good at that
It is always great to come here & see all your news, the great graphics and the love and friendship that is shared. We need more of that in life and a whole LOT LESS of the terrible negative politics /economic situation.
What a wonderful adventure you were on! So happy for you that you got to make it...and that you got home safely. :)
A 60-year-old hotel in Kansas is being renovated into apartments. A rusty ship that is docked in Philadelphia is being restored and may become a hotel or a museum. Hangar 61, an admired piece of architecture at the old Stapleton Airport in Colorado, is being transformed into a church. Each structure had a specific use that is no longer viable. Yet someone was able to see promise and a new purpose in each one.
If structures can find new life and purpose, why not people? Think about these men in the Bible whose lives took an unexpected direction. There was Jacob, who wrestled with the angel of the Lord (Gen. 32); Moses, who talked to a burning bush (Ex. 3); Paul, who was temporarily blinded (Acts 9). Their stories were different, but all had a change of purpose when their encounter with God sent them down a new path.
We too may experience circumstances that change the course of our lives. But God reminds us of this: I loved you before you loved Me. I want to give you hope and a future. Give all your worries to Me because I care about you (1 John 4:19; Jer. 29:11; 1 Peter 5:7; John 10:10).
As you cling to God’s promises, ask Him to reveal new direction and purpose for your life.
Read: Acts 9:1-9
DOD Identifies Service Members Killed In CH-47 Crash
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of 30 servicemembers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed.
The following sailors assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, La.,
Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, Calif.,
Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, of Green Forest, Ark.,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Conn.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minn.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Mass.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Mo.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas,
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist/Diver) Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, W.Va.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, La.,
Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Mich.,
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson, 28, of Angwin, Calif.
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, N.C.,
Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah,
Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Neb.,
Cryptologist Technician (Collection) Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pa.,
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa,
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Fla., and
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jason R. Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah.
The following sailors assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, Calif., and
Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Nicholas P. Spehar, 24, ofSaint Paul, Minn.
The soldiers killed were:
Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Aurora, Colo.;
Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.;
Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Grand Island, Neb.;
Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.; and
Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.
The airmen killed were:
Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Fla.;
Staff Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, Calif.; and
Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pa.
All three airmen were assigned to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field, N.C.
1. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Lt. Cmdr. (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, La.
2. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, Calif.
3. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, of Green Forest, Ark
4. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii
5. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Conn.
6. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minn.
7. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Mass.
8. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Mo.
9. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas.
10. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist/Diver) Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, W.Va.
11. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, La.
12. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Mich.
13. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson, 28, of Angwin, Calif.
14. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, N.C.
15. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah.
16. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Neb.
17. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Cryptologist Technician (Collection) Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pa.
18. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa.
19. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Fla..
20.Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jason R. Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah.
21. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, Calif.
22. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Nicholas P. Spehar, 24, of Saint Paul, Minn.
23. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of of Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Aurora, Colo.
24. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.
25. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Grand Island, Neb.
26. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.
27. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kan.
28. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Fla.
29.. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Staff Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, Calif.
30. Requesting prayer for the family, friends, and loved ones of Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pa.
Offering prayers for these brave warriors and their families. Praying that God will Bless and Comfort the friends and family.
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED. |
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~WEAR RED FRIDAY~
~SUPPORT OUR TROOPS~
Troops
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Romans 12:1-6
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 12
” 1.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2.And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
3.For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
4.For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:
5.So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
6.Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
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TGIF! Have a great weekend!
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Thanksgiving to our Blessed Savior, Whose Lovingkindness has been with her in Wonderful Ways!
(((((((Thank you with All my Heart for your Prayers)))))))
(((((((God Bless you Always)))))))
What a tragedy this was. So many lives lost and so many hearts in shreds.
God Bless our Fallen Heroes. May they R.I.P. Prayers for their families and friends and continued prayers for ALL our Troops!
Going home would be a most wonderful thing! May Angels watch over her always!
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