Good Morning All!
Scrambled eggs coming right up.
Posted on 01/11/2003 8:04:33 AM PST by Billie
Yep !...
Here's an article on the Internet media alternative (shows media bias by the lamestream)...
Internet users urged to weigh sources' biases
46% found newspapers the most credible information
Yes - some do go into the services primarily for selfish reasons - to acquire job skills or help with an education, and gain experience in life and discipline.
They, however, understand their commitment and true purpose is to physically protect our own nation, and, as is so now, fight necessary external battles.
They are asked for sacrifices the average civilian cannot begin to comprehend, and they and their families are greatly disadvantaged and stressed.
May we always be cognizant of these things, and keep them in the forefront of our daily prayers.
Please preface and end each day with special ones for them, and support them in whatever ways you are able.
I cannot forget a simple gesture with a profound effect of several years ago.
Having visited friends at Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and on our way home very early, my husband and I stopped at a restaurant in Jacksonville, NC for breakfast.
Among the others there, was, quite obviously, a Marine family, the father with the distinctive haircut and bearing.
He and his wife were perhaps in their early thirties, with a son and daughter around 10 to 12 years of age.
Seeing their quiet interactions with the waitress and with one another, it was heartening to see the beautiful manners and attention of the young ones.
They politely and clearly gave the waitress their orders - never argued with or poked one another, or fidgeted or squirmed around or acted up in any way as so many civilian children do in public!
It was a joy to see them talk pleasantly with their parents, and all respond with calm and dignity, long ingrained in them.
(Okay - I was seeing my own time as a young mother with three such children, and still proud of it..:)) Guilty as charged!)))
As we rose to leave, I stepped over to them to express my observations and appreciation, and the looks on their faces would have made you openly weep. It was all I could do to not do so.
Their reaction was near disbelief that someone did so - and deep joy and pride shone on all their faces.
No award or statue could evoke what they felt- for one moment feeling all they lived and endured was worth the long, unending process and sacrifices.
If you happen to know or live near a military family, please tell them how you see and feel about them.
You cannot begin to comprehend the horrors we, the families of the Nam War experienced with the literal and daily felt vilification of our loved ones and of us by civilians then.
I lived it for one very lonely year, suppressing the pain and resentment for 20 years.
It was only during the Gulf War when those returning warriors insisted upon honoring the Nam veterans when it surfaced and I dealt with it.
I was finally able to see and let it out; was able to forgive the protesters.
Do not let that happen again, I implore you.
Please support those who are there to act for just causes.
Psa 103:11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, [so] great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Psa 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
Psa 103:13 Like as a father pitieth [his] children, [so] the LORD pitieth them that fear him.
Psa 103:14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we [are] dust.
Psa 103:15 [As for] man, his days [are] as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
Psa 103:16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Psa 103:17 But the mercy of the LORD [is] from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children;
Psa 103:18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.
Psa 103:19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all.
You're welcome, and a fine addition you are. : ) So...when do I get a hug??????
You first. : )
(Love my Sistahs and Louie too!)
You learn fast. LOL
And, did you ever! It's sure nice to be back, especially when I come back to that kind of reception! :-)
I also came back to a ton of mail and a mountain of pings, so I will be away for awhile while I try to catch up.
And, did you ever! It's sure nice to be back, especially when I come back to that kind of reception! :-)
Thought it would. LOL
I also came back to a ton of mail and a mountain of pings, so I will be away for awhile while I try to catch up.
You are soooooo popular! And rightfully so. : )
A *first*! Yipeeeee!!!!
Is that how it's done????
Yes ma'am, it is....pefect! Thank yooooou!
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