Saying goodbye is never easy.
Please continue to pray for the Cassie and RW.
More on our trip later.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Back in California!
We arrived safe and sound in Sacramento early this morning. I will blog about our trip once we get home.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day 2009
During song service yesterday we sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic and those who were in the service were asked to stand...I stood for Jeff. I am very proud of his service to our country and to a
ll those men, women, wives, husbands and children that serve this great land. It is not just the men and women in uniform that serve but their families as well. When Jeff got out of Active Duty I was also presented with an Army service pin that still means so much to me. It is a tough job for all involved.
May God Bless you all who have served and continue to do so and may
God Bless America.
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American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2009 – In his annual Memorial Day message to service members worldwide, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urges the nation's men and women in uniform to observe a moment of silence on the holiday to honor their fallen comrades.
Here is the secretary’s message: “On May 5, 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, asked that America remember those lost in the Civil War by ‘gather[ing] around their sacred remains’ to ‘garland the passionless mounds … with choicest flowers’ and ‘raise above them the dear old flag they saved.’
“Since then, we have set aside one day each year to honor all those who have died in service to our country. Across the United States, military support groups, veterans associations, and patriots mount public tribute to those who served and sacrificed. By honoring our men and women in uniform with events like this, groups such as the American Veterans Center keep alive the memory of those who paid the ultimate price.
“Some wear a red poppy, in the spirit of the poet Moina Michael, who wrote that that flower “grows on fields where valor led.” Others continue to adorn graves with flowers and candles. And each year, the soldiers of “The Old Guard” place small American flags at each Arlington National Cemetery gravestone and patrol around the clock during Memorial Day weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing.
“At 3 p.m., your local time, on Monday, May 25, 2009, I would encourage you to join millions of your fellow Americans in a moment of silence to remember our fallen heroes.
“It is important to think of the fallen on this day, but we should also keep in mind all of our servicemen and women throughout the year. They and their families continue to sacrifice for our country and deserve our recognition and support. We should heed the advice of General Logan, who wrote: ‘Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.’”
Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense
ll those men, women, wives, husbands and children that serve this great land. It is not just the men and women in uniform that serve but their families as well. When Jeff got out of Active Duty I was also presented with an Army service pin that still means so much to me. It is a tough job for all involved.May God Bless you all who have served and continue to do so and may
God Bless America.
*********************************************************
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2009 – In his annual Memorial Day message to service members worldwide, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urges the nation's men and women in uniform to observe a moment of silence on the holiday to honor their fallen comrades.
Here is the secretary’s message: “On May 5, 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, asked that America remember those lost in the Civil War by ‘gather[ing] around their sacred remains’ to ‘garland the passionless mounds … with choicest flowers’ and ‘raise above them the dear old flag they saved.’
“Since then, we have set aside one day each year to honor all those who have died in service to our country. Across the United States, military support groups, veterans associations, and patriots mount public tribute to those who served and sacrificed. By honoring our men and women in uniform with events like this, groups such as the American Veterans Center keep alive the memory of those who paid the ultimate price.
“Some wear a red poppy, in the spirit of the poet Moina Michael, who wrote that that flower “grows on fields where valor led.” Others continue to adorn graves with flowers and candles. And each year, the soldiers of “The Old Guard” place small American flags at each Arlington National Cemetery gravestone and patrol around the clock during Memorial Day weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing.
“At 3 p.m., your local time, on Monday, May 25, 2009, I would encourage you to join millions of your fellow Americans in a moment of silence to remember our fallen heroes.
“It is important to think of the fallen on this day, but we should also keep in mind all of our servicemen and women throughout the year. They and their families continue to sacrifice for our country and deserve our recognition and support. We should heed the advice of General Logan, who wrote: ‘Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.’”
Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense
Answered Prayer..Praise the Lord!!
Our God is an Awesome God! We are so thankful to have heard from Carol today..Lil' Connor is doing well..read on.
Connor will probably come home tomorrow or Wednesday. He got out of ICU yesterday and is doing very well. Don and I went to see him this morning. He has been very alert and drank 4 ounces of milk for me. The doctor came in and said based on that he is ready to come home. We are so happy to hear this news. He said when Connor came in he was in pretty bad shape and has recovered very well. Thanks for all your prayers. Love, Carol
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Connor
Received an email my my girlfriend Carol. Connor is battling a staph infection in his lungs. This little guy came into the world at 29 weeks and has been a fighter thus far. Please pray for God's hand upon Connor and for the family.
Update...5/22/09..Found out the infection is MRSA. Please pray for this little guy and his family as the struggle with trying to understand the impossible...Why?
Update...5/22/09..Found out the infection is MRSA. Please pray for this little guy and his family as the struggle with trying to understand the impossible...Why?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Connor update
Email update from my dear friend on her Grandbaby Connor..Don and I just got home from the hospital. Connor responded to us when talked and touched him. They told he is doing very good. They are feeling confident it is bronchitis. Blood work is still at lab to see if the cultures are growing bacteria. It looks like he will be on the ventilator for 5 or 6 days depending on how he is doing. After that he will be there for another 5 or 6 days without the ventilator. We are just thankful we got him to the hospital in time. The doctor feels he is going to be okay. Debra and Jason are hanging in there. Debra is allot better tonight. It has been a hard to see him like this. We just want to pick him up. I will update again after we hear from the doctor tomorrow. Thanks for all your prayers. Love, Carol and Don
It's begining to feel a lot like Summer!
We had some hot days over the weekend and what better way to cool down than a swim. Our dear friends the Clem's invited us over to do just that. While I got to visit with Michelle and Ruthann our kids enjoyed the pool. I love that all our children get along so well and want to spend time together.
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