Archive for the ‘Just Me’ Category

Well, he’s not going quite yet.  We have another week or so with him.  But then it’s off to training.  It’s been tough getting into his schedule as friends are all over him at this point.  So, we should have time with him this weekend and perhaps next week.

Tough to be so needed eh?

My other son is doing okay, although he is falling behind in school again – what’s new?  But – hopefully he will catch up.    He only has a few more months to go!

Me – I’m sick as heck.  Blech.  But holding on.

My daughter is preggo and sick.  yuck

Okay, off to work.  Thought I’d leave you with some flowers. 

Well, I’d have to say the common cold turned for the worse today.  Definitely a fever and feeling oh so groggy.  I thought I’d write for a moment.

Saturday we had the welcome home gathering.  Here are some photos for your enjoyment.

There are local groups that make sure those in the military, even those fresh out of boot camp, never again get the welcome home our Vietnam Vets got.  This is honestly beautiful.

There was an older gentleman at the restaurant that I took James to, before the riders came to escort us to the house.  This gentleman was a Vietnam Vet and was commenting on how wonderful a Marine looks in his uniform.  He proceeded to tell us how they wouldn’t wear their uniform because they were spit on, or things were thrown at them.  We talked to him for awhile before the riders came in and yelled for the “Fresh New Marine” to come out.

This older gentleman watched from the corner as the folks that came to escort us piled in the small cafe hugging James and telling him who they were.  The look on the gentleman’s face told me all I needed to know.  He was taking it all in.  I pointed him out to our friend, who is also a Marine Vet and told him about the talk we had with him.  They all went over to him and talked to him telling him of the local events they have for Vets and welcoming him to join them in those events.

We proceeded outside and waited a bit.  The gentleman came out and was obviously touched, but unable to speak.  He hugged James and told him to appreciate this reminding Jim of what they used to get – scorned.  He sobbed a moment and then quickly caught himself and went for me – he gave me a huge hug and broke down in tears.  He told me to be proud of my son.  He told me to support him and never let him feel alone.  I assured him I would.  He tried to pull out of the hug quickly and I just held on to him tighter.  He completely let go – tears and all.  I kept telling him that this showing is what he and those that served with him should have gotten.  They should have been thanked.  There should have been parades.

My son has not yet served – he’s brand new.  But he knew – that this outpouring was for the community, not just him.  The community gets to see that we appreciate those who volunteer to protect us.  No matter what you think about our politicians – we should support those who serve our country.  Our first responders, our military – those that serve so willingly.

To all of you that serve – thank you.  To those that made sure the vets are appreciated and cared for – thank you.  From a momma with a brand new military son – we appreciate all the families do to care for their own.  For everyone that came on Saturday to tell my son thank you for his decision to serve – THANK YOU.

Thank you from my heart.

Actually, I’m working at home.  I have a fever and I cannot get my co-workers sick right now.  So, thought I’d just post this little pic to say about how I’m feeling.

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Whoot!  A New Theme!

I had fun creating this one.    Hope you enjoy.  I should keep it for a bit.

I get so bored off of the look of my site.  My humblest apologies.

So – the whole house other than my Marine kid is sick.  I wasn’t up until tonight and I’m feeling it sneak on!

Work is work – it’s tax season so it’s busy as all get out for those of us that tote calculators.  I’m hoping I can get everyone taken care of in time!

I contacted the local Blue Star Mothers of America chapter and I’m pretty excited about going to their meeting tomorrow.  I’m excited to assist in service.  They volunteer quite a bit locally with the vets, wounded soldier’s and families of military personnel.  Since a part of my heart is in the Marines and a part of my heart is in the Army – well, it will feel good to give to those that serve.  They’ve given quite a bit themselves.

Let me know if you like the theme!  It was done with Artisteer and a bit of Photoshop and Digital Scrapbook *stuff*.  It was kinda fun!

Okay – time for me to go night night all.

Rest well.  I can’t wait for spring…..

A Song I Heard

With my son back with us for less than a month, I’m feeling good.  So much has happened in this past week.  We drove down to San Diego and saw him for the first time in over 13 weeks on Thursday.  Seeing him was shocking to say the least.  He went from 220lbs (about) to 164lbs.  This was a huge change!  Not only that, but the change that only basic training can provide.  A focused young man greeted us for family day.

The United States Marine Corps is very good at training our men and women.  It’s evident in all of the young men that we saw on Family Day and Graduation.  Discipline, respect, honor and courage.  I’d say they all have that.  It’s obvious just when you look at them.  For a mom, this takes on a whole new aspect – believe me.

There are so many feelings I’d like to share, but perhaps I will show a photo first.  The photo is of my son and the best thing a momma could ask for – one huge hug.

Yeah! We got to see my son, we get to take him home tomorrow.

Wow what a change.

We are on our way to San Diego! I have thus iPhone app that I can blog with, so I’m gonna blog our journey. Sorry ahead of time if there are tons of spelling errors. It’s difficult as heck to type on this thing!

So, I dropped off my FuzzKid, Indy, at the Brentwood Pet Resort. Yes, resort! Ha! You can have them taken on nature walks, groomed, massaged (really!). Ofcourse my 90 lb beasty pup is too much of a male for the massage (he told me that) – I did get him the extra extended nature walk. I didn’t get him the ice cream treats, but don’t tell him – he’ll never know!

We are making our way over an hour later than I thought we would leave. That’s just me. Daniel gets agitated over waiting fir me, but I personally don’t get stressed over times when it’s a drive. I mean air travel yes, I’m on time and too early usually. However, one of my most favorite things to is road trips!

I used to do road trips all the time! Seems that’s not been too often lately! That’s okay, I have a ton of plans for my future. Travelling on a whim is one of them.

I’m thinking of Sedona Arizona. I have a new friend who lives in Arizona and I think it would be really great to go spend time with her to get to know her better. Friends are so important in life ya know?

Okay weird I just lost a ton of writing. As I was saying before my iPhone app went whacky, there are 16 of us going down to se James. We have 6 in the van right now! Including my preggo daughter. Yeah! Road trip!!

More later!

It’s night time, and I should be sleeping. My mind is really racing and I don’t even know about what.

Strangest thing I actually feel alot of fear. Why? Great question. There isn’t any reason. Nothing is happening to have any fear over really.

James will be home with us after this Fruday for 17 days. I’m looking forward to that. So why fear?

Fear about what? I dunno.

I feel very uneasy too. Strange! Why so many whacky feelings?

Want to hear another whacky feeling? I have this urge to run to the hills. Literally get to the mountains. I’ve been looking around at Washington. Why? Another “I don’t know”.

Is it midlife issues? Am I that old.

Hi there!

I’m officially on a countdown until I get to hug my boy!

I’m so excited! I will be out of touch for a bit, but back with tons of pics! Whoot!

Hey, does anyone have any experience with My Memories Suite? I downloaded it and am just checking it out. Let me know, it’s a digital scrapbooking software.  I just made the five below with it.  Heh!  Fun city.

Is it just me, or are there more and more large earthquakes happening lately?  8.8 Magnitute Earthqake in Chili – which, was 500 times more powerful they said than the Haiti quake.

Here are the listing of the significant earthquakes from the USGS Site for 2010. Seems to me, something is going on – gee, dunno.

Now there is a tsunami warning for the coast Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington and all the way up to Alaska.  Hawaii ofcourse is on the list for the warning and the tsunami will hit there they said in about 4 hours.  You can read more at the link.

I hope every keeps safe.  Looks like the Tsunami waves aren’t that big though… let’s hope.

Meanwhile, seems the earth is talking!  Could be time to listen.

Stay safe, and my thoughts are with Chili and everyone involved.