They willingly go. Something about the call. A camaraderie. A duty. Our Veteran's. Bound by a creed. Actions speaking louder than words. Old and young. Single or married. It matters not when the call arises. They, are our Veteran's. Our son. His desire. To be a Marine. He longed to serve. Test scores high; College material. Not for him. His heart; enlistment. He was not yet 18. I wrestled and struggled, not my will but thine. I respected the call, I signed for my son to ... View Post
Never Forget; Remember
It's been a year. A since the waters rose. Since the rains came and destruction ensued. It's been a year since a sweet young teacher was stranded and sought solace in our home. Where 2 teen age boys lived. And were thrilled to be in her presence. It's been a year since the break of day brought the sights of the force of rushing water. A year since we were hemmed in and ran out of toilet paper. A year since our friends were here for a month, celebrating all that spring recitals, High School graduation and concerts had to offer. A year. The road is repaired. More river spills that year washed ... View Post
Honoring Those Who Served. . .Day #11 of Thankfulness
You won't wear the uniform. The pride that ran so deep never to be experienced. Life ended so abruptly Dreams shattered Cuts like a knife The memories; all that are left It is Veteran's Day And the Birthday of the Marines. This is the uniform that I hold in my heart now. It will be forever etched in my mind. Right there in that moment your present and future mingled. Yet your future never to be. And the grace that is given this side of eternity leaves me once again undone. We are given the Marine Flag. Cedric heads to the woods. He returns with a Cedar post for a ... View Post
