Faith ~ Family ~ Outdoor Living
Posted in Military Life
We remember those who gave their lives for our country. We remember those who were left behind. We remember husbands, wives, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts, daughters, sons, moms, and dads. We remember the people, the families, the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember that freedom always comes with a price. We remember….
Posted in Military Life, and Reviews
Growing up, I remember how much I enjoyed seeing American flags blowing in the wind. When I became a military spouse, those flags took on a whole new meaning as I had a better understanding of the sacrifices behind that flag, behind our freedoms. Munchkin grew up having a flag flying at almost every house she’s ever lived in, so she’s not happy when we don’t have at least a small flag waving in the breeze. When Gettysburg Flag Works contacted me to see if I would like to receive a flag, I was thrilled as I didn’t have a…
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In honor of Armed Forces Week, I thought it would be fun to post a couple of pre and post-deployment pictures for Throwback Thursday. The goodbye kiss – before the tears were shed. This is one of the few pictures that I have from this pre-deployment time period due to a computer crash where the back-up failed to work properly. I was thankful that I at least had this one. The welcome home hug. Their arrival time kept getting pushed back until it ended up being rather dark when they arrived home. Not too many pics were taken due to…
It’s become a tradition for me to post this poem. Remembering our military families who a spending time away from loved ones this Christmas…. Merry Christmas, My Friend By James M. Schmidt, a Marine Lance Corporal stationed in Washington, D.C., in 1986 Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone, In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone. I had come down the chimney, with presents to give and to see just who in this home did live As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.No stocking…
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Happy 238th Birthday Marines! Semper Fi! Happy 238th Birthday Marines: A message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps For 238 years, The United States Marine Corps has proudly served our great Nation with unfailing valor – bolstered by the enduring fortitude of our fellow Marines, our families, and our friends. This is why each year on November 10th, Marines from all generations gather together, in groups large and small, to celebrate the birthday of our Corps and to reflect on the proud legacy and warrior ethos we share. This is what unites us as Marines. From our first battle…
