Posted on 02/29/2008 7:36:07 AM PST by Billie
I love this cardinal picture..I had one on the patio when I posted my anemone and almost posted a cardinal instead.
I use old favorites...and I don’t have the responsibility of posting threads!
I have a little story to tell you all. Its hard to be in short form but I will try.
I had to be at the Courthouse on Wednesday to pay my County taxes and after I got everything done I was walking toward the door and this service man looked back and held the door open until I got there and through the door. I just had to ask “You are serving our country, aren’t you?” and he said yes he was and I wasn’t sure what branch and so I asked and he said “I am in the U.S. Marines”. I reached out my hand and told him I wanted to thank him personally for serving our country and that we were so proud of him and all who are keeping us safe. He had the biggest, sweetest smile! We walked on together as there is a little creek between the Courthouse and the parking lot and there is a cute little bridge. I asked him how long he had been in the Marines and he said ‘17 years and he would retire in 3 more years’. I told him about my husband serving 4 years in the Navy and how we had wished sometimes that he would have served 20 years because he would have still been very young. I thanked him once again when we got to my car and I just had this wonderful feeling all day long about meeting this sweet guy and what a gentleman he truly was. It just made my day!
I knew all of you would want to hear my little joyful story!
Later, I will tell you a horrible story of murder in this little city this week which has rocked this town.
That’s so uplifting Jaycee. A day maker for certain!
I can be so oblivious. I finally hit that song a few weeks ago. :)
God bless this Marine..I know he appreciated your thanking him,too..Joyful indeed!
Thank you, Mayor.
One thing I know, our service members are a special group of men and women. I will never come in close contact with one again that I don’t thank!
Just as your grandson is serving...he is just a great wonderful human being and I know you are very proud of him!
Thank you, jaycee!
what a sweet sweet story.. thanks for sharing jaycee
Hi PAL.. you might want to post the note here that you did at Amy’s place.. some different people. etc..
I am wearing red tonight when I go out.. now in khaki colored cargo pants & a cotton man’s dress/caual shirt (I like them, fuller cut)
need to work on a few projects before I got out tonight
Thanks Dolly...I may do that in a little while! I have been to so many threads today it makes my head spin!
If I don’t get my work done I’m going crazy. I just love to be here though! Guess thats why I break away sometimes and just do the things that pile up!
Your cargo pants sound so comfy. Comfy I must have!
Robe still on here...wow...thats awful! I have a red turtle neck I may put on when I get my shower. I love red actually, don’t you?
Good Afternoon Pal :)
How are you today?
Have fun tonight! :)
LOL.. So cute!
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Precious picture.......
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