Thursday, December 30, 2010

Soldiers Angels Web Surfing

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Time for one last Soldiers Angels Web Surfing post in 2010,
a 'surf' of the web for news by, and about,
Soldiers Angels

This was a nice story out of Connecticut about an 'Angel'
Soldiers Angel is operating out of local home

and here's another good article
A former soldier becomes 'angel' to others


Soldiers' Angels Germany has a post about
Blankets of Hope X 90!

and also a post with the Big news of this past week
Video Story:Christmas with the 101st Airborne in Afghanistan

And that's the end of the Year 'surf', short and sweet.
Thank you, for 'surfing' along with me this past year!

and looking forward to searching the web next year for more stories by or about
Soldiers Angels

Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

New Year's Wishes for 2011


Comments by ZingerBug.com

For 2011, I found this poem (unable to find the author) that expresses best my wishes for all of you:

May you have enough happiness to keep you happy.

Enough trials to keep you strong.
Enough sorrow to keep you human.
Enough hope to keep you thoughtful.
Enough failure to keep you humble.
Enough success to keep you eager.
Enough friends to give you comfort.
Enough faith and courage in yourself to banish depression.
Enough wealth to meet your daily needs.


Enough determination to make each day a better day than yesterday.
 
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and for my wishes for myself? I liked this poem by Edgar Guest.
 
A New Year's Plea
 
Lord, let me stand in the thick of the fight,

Let me bear what I must without whining;
Grant me the wisdom to do what is right,
Though a thousand false beacons are shining.

Let me be true as the steel of a blade,
Make me bigger than skillful or clever;
Teach me to cling to my best, unafraid,
And harken to false gospels, never.

Let me be brave when the burden is great,
Faithful when wounded by sorrow;
Teach me, when troubled, with patience to wait
The better and brighter to-morrow.

Spare me from hatred and envy and shame,
Open my eyes to life's beauty;
Let not the glitter of fortune or fame
Blind me to what is my duty.

Let me be true to myself to the end,
Let me stand to my task without whining;
Let me be right as a man, as a friend,
Though a thousand false beacons are shining.
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Wishing All of You  Happy New Year!

and Thank you, for stopping by my little blog,Dear Readers :)

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No Wednesday Hero post this week, posting will start fresh in the New Year.

Thank You! to all our servicemen and women for the job you are doing, and wishing you and your families all the best in the coming year.


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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Woot! Books:)















Got the above book that's been on my  Amazon Wishlist  from my husband for Christmas,Yay!:)

And then also got an Amazon gift card from my oldest son and his fiancee, so ordered 3 more books,woot!


















































I love to Read:)

Hope you got what You wanted for Christmas!!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Wednesday Hero~Christmas 2010

This week's Wednesday Hero post comes from the founder of Wednesday Hero


I sat here trying to think how to start this post. What did I want it to say? How long did I want it to be? I wasn't sure how to begin. I turned on some Christmas music to help get me in the right frame of mind to write a Christmas Wednesday Hero post, but it wasn't really helping. I mean, how do you properly thank a group of people who have given up everything in their lives to serve you and protect people all over the world with just a single post on a silly blog? Many of these Men and Women haven't seen their friends and families in months and many won't be seeing them for many more months. How do you thank them? They are away from home during the time of year when everyone should be together. How do you thank them for that? Some of them will never see their home or loved ones again because they laid down their life for a complete stranger. How do you thank them for that? I guess the better question would be are we able to thank them enough?

To all those who have completed their service, the ones who are serving, the ones who have payed the ultimate sacrifice and those who may have never served but help those who have and are, Thank You and Merry Christmas.



These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.

We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Praying for Billy and his family and friends..

Aunty Brat over at Assoluta Tranquillita has a powerfully moving post up


God's Will


I have no words, other than to say that I'm praying for Billy, and his family and friends.

Friday, December 17, 2010

11 Year old raising money to honor Maj. Dick Winters

(Got this passed on to me by a currently serving soldier, who wanted to spread the word on this)

This is a great story out of Pennsylvania,via the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Boy, 11, raises $21,000 to honor World War II hero By Torsten Ove

and the website for Jordan's fundriaser is  Hang Tough 6-6-44

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Back from Hawaii :)

Tony and I just got back from Hawaii, and celebrating the wedding of his son to a lovely young woman:)
I posted links to photos over on  my family blog

Military Christmas wishes making the rounds:) Happy Holidays!

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SSgt. Brent Schneider
SSgt. Brent Schneider
From Amarillo, Texas
2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment

U.S. Army

A Green Country military mom is especially proud of her soldier son. He's on his second tour of duty in Afghanistan, and now he's been honored for his bravery under fire with a Silver Star.

It's not his first medal.

For a mother with a son in a war zone, Lisa Wheat is pretty cool, calm and collected.

"I'm comfortable because I know the training he's had. He's had excellent training. And I just have all of the confidence in the world in him," Lisa Wheat said.

You can read the rest of the article here and the Stars &Stripes piece here.
 
 

 
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
 
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

 
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Monday, December 06, 2010

Wednesday Hero

This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Cindy



U.S. Marines

By now I'm sure you've all heard about 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines "Darkhorse" and the heavy casualties they've taken since being deployed to Afghanistan in September. Almost 20 causalities in October and November. Below is a list of the 3/5 Darkhorse Marines that I was able to find. If I've missed anyone please let me know. I'm not able to profile them all individually, but you can go here to find more information on these men.

Marine Sgt. Ian M. Tawney
Marine Lance Cpl. James D. Boelk
Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph C. Lopez
Marine Lance Cpl. Alec E. Catherwood
Marine Lance Cpl. Irvin M. Ceniceros
Marine Pfc. Victor A. Dew
Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph E. Rodewald
Marine Lance Cpl. Phillip D. Vinnedge
Marine Cpl. Justin J. Cain
Marine Lance Cpl. John T. Sparks
Marine 1st Lt. William J. Donnelly IV
Marine Lance Cpl. James B. Stack
Marine 2nd Lt. Robert M. Kelly
Marine Lance Cpl. Randy R. Braggs
Marine Lance Cpl. Brandon W. Pearson
Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Broehm
 
(sadly,there were several more names to be added to this list before it was time to post this)
 
(Dec.2) Marine Sgt. Matthew T. Abbate
(Dec.6)      Marine Cpl. Derek A. Wyatt
Marine Pvt. Colton W. Rusk
(Dec.7) Marine Sgt. Jason D. Peto

Rest in Peace,Marines. Semper Fi.
 

 
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We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

 
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Sunday, December 05, 2010

Soldiers Angels Web Surfing

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Before the husband and I 'surf' off to Hawaii to attend his son's wedding:)

wanted to do a 'surf' of the web for news by, and about,
Soldiers Angels

Love stories like these!

From the PostIndependent in Glenwood Springs,CO
Senior project provides warmth for deployed soldiers

and MaryAnn at Soldiers Angels Germany has a post with the same 'warm' theme
Angels at Tennessee Senior Center make quilts for Wounded Warriors


from Soldiers Angels- Medical Support comes another post about an Eagle Scout
Eagle Scout Sam Morrill makes a difference

Congratulations! to Angel Adrie over at Adrie's Corner,
who received both a Wonderful Blog Award and A Priceless Gift

Angels are 'wrapping up' Christmas (sorry, couldn't resist:)
from Marion's Meepings in Australia
Pax'd and Posted  and  Warmed by Pax

and check out this poem from Rhetta's Thoughts in Middle Age
A Soldier's Angels Christmas

Lastly, from the Valour-IT blog  Wiihab

That's the 'surf'!  Until the next time!


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(oh, and FYI..the Deputy Sheriff son and the two dogs will still be home)

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Linda Norgrove

Longtime blogger friend Guido at Atlantic Lines posted today about
Linda Norgrove

which led me to the page for the foundation that her parents have helped set up in her memory.
The Linda Norgrove Foundation

What a beautiful way for her parents to ensure that her work lives on.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Wednesday Hero

This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Steve


Cpl. Ira H. Hayes
Cpl. Ira H. Hayes
3rd Parachute Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines, 1st Headquarters Battalion, HQMC
January 12, 1923 – January 24, 1955
U.S. Marine Corps

Ira Hamilton Hayes, participant in the famous flag raising on Iwo Jima, was a Pima Indian, born at Sacaton, Arizona, on 12 January 1923. In 1932, the family moved a few miles southward to Bapchule. Both Sacaton and Bapchule are located within the boundaries of the Gila River Indian Reservation in south central Arizona. Hayes left high school after completing two years of study. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in May and June of 1942, and then went to work as a carpenter.

You can read more about Cpl. Hayes here.
 
 

 
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero.
 
We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived

 
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