2006-11-05T02:38:00.000-05:00

Today I received the Halloween pictures from my other daughter. My beautiful, first born, Tami. I must give my grandsons and newest granddaughter equal space. I love and miss them all so very much.

2006-11-04T03:17:00.000-05:00

Here is an email I received from a friend today. It is so true and describes our young soldiers of today. Doing their duties for our country. Keep them in your prayers.

The Military The average age of the military man is 19 years. He is a short haired, tight-muscled kid who, under normal circumstances is considered by society as half man, half boy Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country. He never really cared much for work and he would rather wax his own car than wash his father's; but he has never collected unemployment either. He's a recent High School graduate; he was probably an average student, pursued some form of sport activities, drives a ten year old jalopy, and has a steady girlfriend that either broke up with him when he left, or swears to be waiting when he returns from half a world away He listens to rock and roll or hip-hop or rap or jazz or swing and 155mm howitzer. He is 10 or 15 pounds lighter now than when he was at home because he is working or fighting from before dawn to well after dusk. He has trouble spelling, thus letter writing is a pain for him, but he can field strip a rifle in 30 seconds and reassemble it in less time in the dark. He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must. He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional. He can march until he is told to stop or stop until he is told to march. He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient He has two sets of fatigues: he washes one and wears the other. He keeps his canteens full and his feet dry. he sometimes forgets to brush his teeth, but never to clean his rifle. He can cook his own meals, mend his own clothes, and fix his own hurts. If you're thirsty, he'll share his water with you; if you are hungry, his food. He'll even split his ammunition with you in the midst of battle when you run low. He has learned to use his hands like weapons and weapons like they were his hands. He can save your life - or take it, because that is his job. He will often do twice the work of a civilian , draw half the pay a nd still find ironic humor in it all. He has seen more suffering and death then he should have in his short lifetime. He has stood atop mountains of dead bodies, and helped to create them. He has wept in public and in private, for friends who have fallen in combat and is unashamed. He feels every note of the National Anthem vibrate through his body while at rigid attention, while tempering the burning desire to 'square-away' those around him who haven't bothered to stand, remove their hat, or even stop talking. In an odd twist, day in and day out, far from home, he defends their right to be disrespectful. Just as did his Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, he is paying the price for our freedom. Beardless or not, he is not a boy. He is the American Fighting Man that has kept this country free for over 200 years. He has asked nothing in return, except our friendship and understanding. Remember him, always, for he has earned our respect and admiration with his blood. And now we even have women over there in danger, doing their part in this tradition of going to War when our nation calls us to do so. As you go to bed tonight, remember this shot.. A short lull, a little shade and a picture of loved ones in their helmets Prayer wheel for our military... please don't break it. Please send this on after a short prayer. Prayer Wheel "Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen." Prayer : When you receive this, please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our ground troops in Afghanistan, sailors on ships, and airmen in the air, and for those in Iraq There is nothing attached... This can be very powerful....... Of all the gifts you could give a US Soldier, Sailor, Coastguardsman, Marine or Airman, prayer is the very best one. I can't break this one, sorry This is a ribbon for soldiers fighting in Iraq. Pass it on to everyone and pray.

2006-11-01T18:29:00.000-05:00

My daughter and my granddaughter
My beautiful J'Ana as Dorothy ("The Wizard of Oz")

Today I received the pictures of my granddaughter at Halloween. She is so adorable and I sure miss her. She is growing up so fast.

2006-10-28T16:59:00.000-04:00

As I mentioned in my last post, I have to show pictures of my other grandchildren and other daughter and son in-law. My oldest daughter Tami, is the mother of my newest granddaughter Evie but also my two grandsons, Gavin and little Jon. Tami spent many years in the Navy as an air traffic controller and supervisor. Her husband Jon is currently deployed at sea as an air traffic controller supervisor. Jon is a career Navy man. My youngest daughter Ana, spent a tour of duty with the Air Force. I am so proud of all of them.

2006-10-27T15:53:00.000-04:00

I just have to share some of my pictures with everyone. Its getting late today but here is a picture of my newest granddaughter and another one of my other granddaughter and her mom, my daughter, Ana. I have other grandkids and children and will be posting more as the days go on. Hopefully They will also post to this blog.

2006-10-27T12:55:00.000-04:00

To my family, I hope you visit often and keep me up to date on my grandchildren and post all of the current pictures. To my brothers and sisters, keep me up to date on your family and post your pictures.

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