A Few of FR'S Finest....Every Day 8-30-02

ohioWfan, Billie and daisyscarlett

[ohioWfan]

Your kind words humble me, William. Thank you for expressing such encouragement!

[SuziQ]

Thanks so much for letting us know how that wonderful reunion went! It brought tears to my eyes as a mom of college age sons; reminded me how much I miss them when they're not at home, and how lovely it is to see them when they do come home! Their experiences have not been so life changing as Eric's, and I pray that he will continue to be open to the Lord's Will as he moves through his life.

Mazel Tov to you and Mr ohioWfan as well! Y'all done good!!

[Billie]

There you are! Another day and I was going to send out a search party!

Have a great Labor Day weekend, 'nad. Be here next week though!

[ohioWfan]

LOVE those cyberhugs, dansangel! Thanks!

[LadyX]

What a beautiful presentation, OWf!!
Your description brought so many memories of something most special I lived during the Korean Conflict.
Entering the Marine Corps, in Basic Training we were not allowed such luxuries as phone calls - nor any kind of liberty.
There was a television set in the lounge, IF you had enough time and energy left to sit and watch, and letters were our only other link to the outside world!

After a brief 10-day leave, I returned to Parris Island as a Classroom Subjects Instructor for women recruits.
What you experienced in your brief and thrilling visit, I lived 24/7 on a base training men to go straight to Korea to war.
Perhaps you can understand the fact cadence calling is as precious to me as a mother's lullaby to a baby..:))

In April I took my grandson to see Parris Island on a day when Lima Company (six platoons) was receiving their globe and anchor emblems, signifying they had proved themselves worthy of being called MARINE !!

I was so energized seeing the ceremony and reliving those times of yore, 16-year old Kyle by noon was begging me to slow down! LOL

And yes, in the Gift Shop I purchased three cadence calling tapes!

One is forever altered by basic training in a positive way, and I rejoice at the transformation your son is undergoing.
You and his father provided the wonderful foundation for his life, OhioWfan Mom, and equipped him wonderfully to handle his own life now.

God will indeed bless all of you.

[ohioWfan]

Thanks for your prayers and your tears, SuziQ!

That's one thing we Moms (and Dads) all share when it comes to our kids!

[Miss Marple]

Whata wonderful account, and how proud of Eric you must be! Thank you for this beautiful piece of writing. We are proud of Eric, too. Our country's future is in good hands.

[ohioWfan]

LadyX, thank you for sharing your story with me, and thank you for serving your country so bravely! Your words moved me to tears, as I sense the deep comradery and pride we share.

THANK you!

[jwfiv]

Way to go and good morning to you.

ohioWfan, I know the joy you felt at the grad ceremony, was at my nephew's graduation from USMC bootcamp...twas a wonderful day. Never really knew what 'proud' was until then. Congratulations to him, you and your family.

Bless you all.

May this holiday weekend be safe and fun and hassle-free for all Freepers, in and out of uniform.

[Billie]

Morning, John! Gosh, I just have to tell you again I love your new hours!

[Billie]

Hi, stainless - hope you and your family have a fantastic Labor Day weekend!

[Billie]

Saying hello this morning to you both!

[Billie]

Morning, Mz X!! Love seeing you here!

[JohnHuang2]

Why, thank you, my friend =^) And good morning to you, too!

[Billie]

Hey, 3 mornings in a row! Yippee! We've gotcha hooked now! And not gonna throw you back! :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Dave! Knew you would especially love today's thread. What a wonderful example this young man is setting.

[Billie]

Amen, MJY - we're so proud of Eric FOR ohio, too!

[ohioWfan]

We are proud of Eric, too

I know that, Miss Marple, and it means the world to me! Thank you!!

[homeschool mama]

Good morning, CS. :o) Nice to pop onto FR and peek in a few places before my day begins.

[Billie]

Good morning, Pip! You still here? :)