Posted on 07/05/2002 1:44:31 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
Thanks to kaslin for the graphic :o)
I stand with *Maxine* on this.
Great picture Jim and Mama_Bear! : )
To the FResno FReepers, enjoy this beautiful composition by timydnuc : ) ~
When I was a kid, I used to walk to the movie house. I'd look at the flag in the courthouse square. I always will remember how good it made me feel. My feelings actually went beyond just a good, warm feeling, the sight of that flag made me feel safe, and loved. That flag has always made me feel that way.
The sight of that flag always made me think that I could do anything, and so many times it proved my feeling right. I used to take the flag down at our house when I was a kid. I remember feeling the stitches and thinking that it is a piece of many cloths, sewn together by delicate thread. But, when it was all together it was a symbol of the greatest love, and the greatest strength this world has ever seen.I remember thinking that as long as I could see that flag I would always be home.
When I was a young lad of 19 years I went half way around the world to fight a war for that flag, and all it stood for. I was scared, and I was lonely, till I saw that flag, then I was home. I was eating dinner with my family, I was kissing my girl goodnight, I was looking at the stars in my backyard. As we left base camp for a 3 week patrol I would stand, silent and still, for a moment looking at the flag. A tear would come to my eye, and a prayer on my lips..."God, make me good enough to die for my country if I must, and make me good enough to live for it if I can".
Well, He must of had a higher purpose for me, because here I am, typing this. Today I raised that flag, just after dawn. I took it in my hands and I looked at those little stitches that hold together those pieces of cloth. I had a shudder of life run up my spine, and a tear came to my eye. A great banner of many cloths held together by those little stitches. That flag protects me, and my family. It makes us feel safe, it brings us home, it gives us comfort, it binds us together and makes us one. Those little stitches holding together those pieces of varied cloth, they bring me home and protect me.
As my flag took it's first breath of the morning breeze it snapped and started flying, proudly in that breeze. I felt so safe standing there under it. It was shouting it's defiance against enemies, it was waving it's call of unity and freedom for all Americans. It reminded me that I was a part of the greatest thing that mankind has ever done. I could almost hear those little stitches say..."We'll hold these pieces of cloth together, and we'll do it as long as it takes. When we are done, and we can't do it anymore there will be more of us to do this thing again, and again, and again". These are the little stitches that keep our nation together. They are you and I, they are your neighbor, and your crazy cousin. They are Freepers, and the Robinsons, and all the "faithful". We're all little stitches that hold together the pieces of cloth that make up our nation. When we see it, we feel safe, and we walk home, unafraid.
Timy
That is beautiful! Thank God for brave patriots like you, Timy. You are one of FR's Finest. Do you mind if I post "Little Stitches" over on "A Few of FR's Finest" thread? Better yet, why don't you post it over there? I can promise you, it will be very much appreciated.
AP, do you think you are going to be able to come to our Rally and/or Tailgate Party next weekend? I still have you on the "maybe" list. We are going to miss you if you can't come. :-(
Here is the updated list of those who are planning to be there:
Jim Robinson
Sheila Robinson
Chris Robinson
JustAmy = 3
mtngrl@vrwc
Grammy Bear
CounterCounterCulture
Mama_Bear
jkphoto
Cool Guy = 2
BobJ
Diotima
Senorita = 2
FriendAnn
ladyinred
chadsworth
Saundra Duffy
lager
Badjoe
WillaJohns
gracie1 = 3
GoodieD = 3+1 toddler
Amerigomag
DoughtyOne = 2
COB1
Snow Bunny
Fall Guy
John Robinson
Tami = 2
Clovis_Skeptic = 2
SiFiPattie = 3
A Navy Vet
Notpoliticallycorewrecked = 3
Tinacart = 2
Brock
Possibly/Probably/Maybe
kmiller1k
mr1776
Vets_Husband_and_Wife = 2
Alameda
AtBay = 3
dcwusmc
American Preservative
seenenuf
Isn't Timy's heartfelt composition a "Wow?!" : )
(Hope your Jeff feels better.) FRegards.
It sure is. I think I am going to post it over on the "Finest" thread. I know they will enjoy it too. :-)
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