I have heard this several times in the past. It never fails to bring a tear to my eye though. It is a video worth sharing over and over again.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Veterans Day and More
The past two days are a special part of the year for me. But it really was only 13 years ago that they came to have 'true' meaning to me.
November 10, 1775 was the birth of the United States Marine Corps. To Marines young and old it is a day to remember those that came before us and those that will come after us. It is a day deep in tradition for the Marine Corps. Wherever you are at...Marines make a toast to the Corps. Just blogging this gives me chills. Throughout boot camp we are schooled in the rich history of our Corps. To really realize those that paved the way for is amazing. Marines honor names like Iwo Jima, Belleau Wood, Fallajuh. Marines like Dan Smedley & Chesty Puller.
To attend a Marine Corps Birthday Ball is simply amazing. I attended one before I joined the Marines and thought it 'neat'. The first one I attended as a Marine was truly outstanding. I remember sitting thru the ceremony and realizing that I was 'one of them'. I was a Marine...these were my brothers and sisters. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have served. I will continue to do so until my last breath.
Ronald Reagan once said, "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a differnce. The Marines don't have that problem."
Today is the second special day. It is a day to remember ALL of those who have fought and served for our country. It is a time to reflect on the real meaning of 'some gave all, all gave some' philosophy. Orginally termed Armistance Day. It marked the end of fighting of WW 1 on the Western Front. The fighting was to cease 'at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month' in 1918. Over the years the name has changed to Rememberence Day to finally Veterans Day and it is celebrated in all Allied countries still today. Most mark it with a 2 minute silence at 11am. It is a day that all veterans of all branchs are reconized.
It shouldn't be that way....anytime you see a veteran you should thank them. The mere fact that they signed the dotted line and gave to their country is heroic. The saying is right... Some did give all, but all gave some.
November 10, 1775 was the birth of the United States Marine Corps. To Marines young and old it is a day to remember those that came before us and those that will come after us. It is a day deep in tradition for the Marine Corps. Wherever you are at...Marines make a toast to the Corps. Just blogging this gives me chills. Throughout boot camp we are schooled in the rich history of our Corps. To really realize those that paved the way for is amazing. Marines honor names like Iwo Jima, Belleau Wood, Fallajuh. Marines like Dan Smedley & Chesty Puller.
To attend a Marine Corps Birthday Ball is simply amazing. I attended one before I joined the Marines and thought it 'neat'. The first one I attended as a Marine was truly outstanding. I remember sitting thru the ceremony and realizing that I was 'one of them'. I was a Marine...these were my brothers and sisters. I consider it an honor and a privilege to have served. I will continue to do so until my last breath.
Ronald Reagan once said, "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they've made a differnce. The Marines don't have that problem."
Today is the second special day. It is a day to remember ALL of those who have fought and served for our country. It is a time to reflect on the real meaning of 'some gave all, all gave some' philosophy. Orginally termed Armistance Day. It marked the end of fighting of WW 1 on the Western Front. The fighting was to cease 'at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11 month' in 1918. Over the years the name has changed to Rememberence Day to finally Veterans Day and it is celebrated in all Allied countries still today. Most mark it with a 2 minute silence at 11am. It is a day that all veterans of all branchs are reconized.
It shouldn't be that way....anytime you see a veteran you should thank them. The mere fact that they signed the dotted line and gave to their country is heroic. The saying is right... Some did give all, but all gave some.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Friends
I have the most amazing friends.
They have been there for me time and time again to share in my joys, my triumphs and my heartaches. They've given me some truly great advice(that I listen to most of the time!) I can not thank them enough for everything they give me. I'm usually not one who is at a loss of words, but I really will never ever know how to thank them other than being the same kind of friend to them.
I have a girlfriend from high school...I don't know what I would do without her. She makes me laugh, she makes me cry...she is awesome. I've mentioned her before. She is a unique being! We are so alike, but so darn different!
One girlfriend and I have been thru military life, the war, births of our children, both of our divorces, her new marriage, ages & stages of our children. She has been a support to me. Someone who makes me laugh until I cry. There is no one like her EVER! I hope that our plans for the summer work out because I am going to give her the biggest and longest hug known to mankind!! It's been WAY too long since we've seen each other in person!
I have a friend who used to be a neighbor. Funny thing is, I think since we have moved from that street our friendship has grown stronger and better than when we lived a few houses away.
I have friends from the Corps that will always be there. They are my sounding board. They understand the quirky way that we Marines think. Yes, they are men(imagine that!) Whoever said that men and women can not be close friends without a relationship is wrong. It is possible. I'm proof of that. They give me the 'real scoop' on my relationships with men. They tell me that 'he's playing you', to 'he's into you, but scared'. They even tell me when I'm out of line and I'm never offended. They give me the truth and never sugarcoat it.
I could go on and on naming each one of my friends that mean the world to me...but then this would be one heck of long post! It's funny how when you are younger, quantity of friends meant something different, but the older I get I can't believe that I used to think that. It's the quality of a friend that matters.
I only trust that since God has blessed me with a network of friends that I can lean on...that I can be the same kind of friend that they are to me.
Loved, cherished & adored.
They have been there for me time and time again to share in my joys, my triumphs and my heartaches. They've given me some truly great advice(that I listen to most of the time!) I can not thank them enough for everything they give me. I'm usually not one who is at a loss of words, but I really will never ever know how to thank them other than being the same kind of friend to them.
I have a girlfriend from high school...I don't know what I would do without her. She makes me laugh, she makes me cry...she is awesome. I've mentioned her before. She is a unique being! We are so alike, but so darn different!
One girlfriend and I have been thru military life, the war, births of our children, both of our divorces, her new marriage, ages & stages of our children. She has been a support to me. Someone who makes me laugh until I cry. There is no one like her EVER! I hope that our plans for the summer work out because I am going to give her the biggest and longest hug known to mankind!! It's been WAY too long since we've seen each other in person!
I have a friend who used to be a neighbor. Funny thing is, I think since we have moved from that street our friendship has grown stronger and better than when we lived a few houses away.
I have friends from the Corps that will always be there. They are my sounding board. They understand the quirky way that we Marines think. Yes, they are men(imagine that!) Whoever said that men and women can not be close friends without a relationship is wrong. It is possible. I'm proof of that. They give me the 'real scoop' on my relationships with men. They tell me that 'he's playing you', to 'he's into you, but scared'. They even tell me when I'm out of line and I'm never offended. They give me the truth and never sugarcoat it.
I could go on and on naming each one of my friends that mean the world to me...but then this would be one heck of long post! It's funny how when you are younger, quantity of friends meant something different, but the older I get I can't believe that I used to think that. It's the quality of a friend that matters.
I only trust that since God has blessed me with a network of friends that I can lean on...that I can be the same kind of friend that they are to me.
Loved, cherished & adored.
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