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Are you wearing red today?
Friday, November 27th, 2009I copied this and think it is important for all Americans to read.
Barb
Red Shirts
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for a man.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who’d been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
No, he responded.
Heading out I asked?
No. I’m escorting a soldier home.
Going to pick him up?
No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I’m taking him home to his family.
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn’t know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier’s family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.
Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.”
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here’s a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the “silent majority.” We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday — and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that … Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women a far, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, & TV — let’s make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once “silent” majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked “What can we do to make things better for you?” is. “We need your support and your prayers.” Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
Have Fun Today
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
Shea and Aloe Butter on Sale
Saturday, October 17th, 2009
Save $2.00 on a large 4oz jar!
Use as you would 100% Shea Butter. Excellant aide for rapid hydration of dry skin caused by eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, sun burn, wind burn and general chapping. The addition of Cocoa butter is a soothing emollient that has been used for centuries in Africa for skin care. It has been traditionally used to heal and moisturize skin that has been exposed to the elements.
Shea Butter and Aloe butter are known to help reduce the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy by keeping the skin supple.
Wonderful when used on your legs after shaving! Yes, Shea and Aloe also works great as a base for your makeup.
Be sure and check out the other Shea Butter combinations also on sale.
I am a Do-it-Yourselfer
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009If you find some things don’t work on this page, don’t be surprised! I am it all!
In other words, I am a Do-it-yourselfer. But, I am definitely not an expert at any of this. Everytime, I go to do something (like add a subscription form), I run into a new word or directions I don’t understand. Such as: RSS. Now I know this stands for Real Simple Syndication. It is to simple for me! I was asked what is my FeedBurner URL. I know what an URL is, but what is feedburner?
As you can see, I have to learn as I go. Fortunately for me, the internet is a wealth of information. Off to Googling I go…….
Barb
Hit the Wrong Key!
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Well, while working on my blog page, I tried to change some of my profile and lost everything! So, Starting over with a new blog, new name, new everything!
Reader, please be patient with me.
Hello world!
Tuesday, August 11th, 2009Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!