As Neil Diamond sang “Hello Again, Hello!” To All American Heroes; Home and Abroad!!

It is been quite some time since I’ve had the energy/inspiration to write.  I wanted to say hello to you all and wish you a happy holiday weekend, even though it is now almost over.  I was watching movies today while laying around on the couch ( seems to be a daily thing of late ) and I said to Mark that I didn’t know why I started watching one movie in particular because it always tares me up every time I see it; Ladder 49.  I’m sure many of you know what I’m talking about but, for those of you who don’t, it has a stellar cast led by one of my favorite actors – John Travolta – and chronicles the life of firemen at one particular fire station.  The main focus of the story is on John and Joaquin Phoenix’s characters.  I’ve watched it enough times to know how it ends but not enough to remember the journey between start and finish.

Now I remember why I don’t ever watch it when I see it’s on; I balled my eyes out through the majority of it and ended up with a head ache!

But, having said all that, it did remind me that I need to be more vigilant about honoring the everyday American heroes that are walking our streets night and day with only one goal; the saving of lives.  I have seen it and experienced it personally more than once; Mark has told me; my children, brothers, parents, cousins, friends…

No one that I know has come through this life without having been touched by one of these heroes whether it be Police, Fire Rescue, EMT, Nurse, Doctor, etc.  The list goes on and on.

So, in addition to my usual Military Honors given throughout the year, I want to add all of you Everyday American’s who are also our heroes and deserving of the same level of respect that we give the military.

Those of you who have personally touched my life and those of my family, a special thank you goes out to you with every blessing of God bestowed upon you and yours!!

Peace and love,  Terri

 

PS:  BTW I consider my cyber friends out there who have been so supportive and loyal to be my heroes also.  There are many days that I would not have made it through had it not been for your kindness and love!!  Cyber buddies, sweeties, and baby girls: I love each and every one of you!!!!  xxxxxxxxxxxx

A Few Things Via My Nephew’s FB Page For The 4th

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Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone!!

God bless America!

Not For Sale; Pulling The Plug Today!

 

Pull the plug by frizztext

With Regret Via My Mother – Sadly, So True!

   |: WITH REGRET:|

America idolized and memorialized Whitney Houston, yet looked the
other way concerning her well-known substance abuse and tumultuous
life with singer Bobby Brown.Charlie Sheen is 45 and his story is all over the news because he is a
Substance abuser, an adulterer, sexually promiscuous and obnoxious.

Lindsay Lohan is 24 and her story is all over the news because she is a
Celebrity drug addict and thief.

Something as frivolous as Kim Kardashian’s stupid wedding [and
Short-lived marriage] was shoved down our throats like they count for
something, WHILE……..

Justin Allen 23
Brett Linley 29
Matthew Weikert 29
Justus Bartett 27
Dave Santos 21
Jesse Reed 26
Matthew Johnson 21
Zachary Fisher 24
Brandon King 23
Christopher Goeke 23
And Sheldon Tate 27…

Are all Marines who gave their lives last month for us. There is no
Media for them; not even a mention of their names.

Young Men who most likely came from rural America seeking a chance
To better themselves and to serve this county.

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On Fields Of Honor – Waka (Chõka)

 *image source: wallpaper-s.org

Dedicated to my nephew Nathan, my uncles and cousins
and all the other soldiers who have served on “fields of honor”.

http://purpletreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/08/poetic-forms-waka.html

Battles on Fields

*image source: google.com/images

http://gooseberrygoespoetic.blogspot.com/2012/02/poetry-picnic-week-25-military-soldiers.html

World War II Posters Found – Via My Mom

I got a lump in my throat when I read this. I “grew up” thinking: patriotism, it is the AMERICAN way! I am glad to see that somebody saved these posters. The statement at the end says it all!          ~ These were our parents ~ What in God’s name have we let happen ? I guess we are the last generation to see, or even remember anything like these ! Whatever happened? It’s called………………………….  Political correctness (or “re-education”) happened, Lack of God’s name happened, Lack of personal responsibility happened, Lack of personal integrity and honesty happened, Lack of respect and loyalty to our country happened, Lack of being an American happened. Did all of these things die along with common sense?? I for one am still proud to be an American! If you are too….. Pass this along, So others can show their pride