Winds and grey skies

Yep

those rains are bringin it today!

A view from where I sit as I type

and little Gypsy is just havin a fine fit with letting those winds know how she feels about the NASCAR race round the pool getting rained out I might just tell you!

I sure hope that those hundreds of thousands of

Rolling Thunder has a safe and dry ride back to their homes

from Washington D.C.

yesterday and today.

Memorial Day 2012

celebrated, remembered, honored

all across our Nation.

Hope and eyes that have cried, voices that have been heard after mimutes of silence to honor and pay tribute to the fallen;

wreaths laid at the headstones

and flags now staying behind

in honoring, in remembering.

BBq’s now over, gatherings too,

folks back to work, routines now getting re-established with memories safely tucked away and cherished to be pulled out at a later time.

Maybe the rains now are tears of gratitude that no one was forgotten once again;

reminders that hearts connected in grace and love remain connected though years pass.

Though different now,

somehow we go on, often stronger than ever before.

We stand for those who cannot,

Rolling Thunder rides to remember and for those no longer here to ride.

We sometimes must be a presence that is large,

we have to get in the face of others to be seen,

to stand for what is right, what will make an impact, what will be lasting as we remember and remind

others of strength, of freedom of right-way relations;

and sometimes what is not fair along the path.

We often must remind ourselves and others that life is a cruel lesson that no one promised us fair,

yet we are stronger when we stand

UNITED

under our flag of unity

and

freedom is NOT free.

Yet we enjoy the comfort of our beds, our showers, our meals

while men, women, service animals are putting their lives on the line 24/7 to maintain our very freedoms

while now we have to hear all the crap that politicians are talking to get a ticket for 4 years in the big house, and those in congress draw a fat check with a lifetime of benefits that make most of us scratch our heads over.

Our Vets come home wounded, home with spirits, minds, bodies bruised, wounded beyond comprehension and we must stand for them.

Homeless and Veteran should never be in the same sentence.

We hear stories,

We now are subjected to political mud slinging of who did what to who; who can magically make it all disappear, and make it all better.

REALITY CHECK

It didn’t not get where it is in three years;

it will not get all better in 4.

…

Those who tell you otherwise, who campaign in your states, who fill your airwaves with such stuff are just after your votes.

Lies, deceit and such nonsense have been around a long time.

Treaties broken go back to the First Americans.

Check your history books if you doubt that.

We now have a man and those of power and greed and religion trying to take away women’s rights and choices ?

We are living in a time where jobs, economy, children and education are at the front steps of America along with those fighting for our freedoms,

yet we are hearing of women and their health and very rights are being broadcast over issues worthy of debate/scorn/lawsuits and religion in our government?

It is long past time that men and women

STAND UP

and say this is beyond the pale.

We have men/women/service animals losing their lives fighting for our country

and yet we are now seeing women having to fight for the right (right) to control their very bodies and the hard choices that come along with it?

STAND UP

for your rights.

This is AMERICA

…

Remind those who are now in power that how they vote will in fact determine your vote;

let your voices be heard as you remember the fallen and those who serve to protect your freedom, and your rights as citizens of this great Nation.

If you do not like something, just don’t do it

but do not take away the rights of others.

…

Memorial Day will live on as we move on through this week honoring those veterans and their service

Have a blessed week friends,

and

I hope you had a magnificent week-end.

Walk in Beauty

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English: Memorial Day. Library of Congress description: “Black troops at the Memorial Day parade, Washington, D.C.” Enhanced color and contrast Bwmoll3 (talk) 01:19, 29 May 2008 (UTC) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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AMERICANS PAY TRIBUTE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY

We remember the fallen

Across the Nation

in small communities to the Nations Capital people are paying tribute

to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

As Rolling Thunder slowly rolled by

This Marine saluted;

from the pages of Facebook I’ve watched as the photographs and the

“Thank yous” have filled the pages

from hundreds of thousands;

to also include those who have ever served our country, those who are now serving.

I’ve seen moving photographs, have shared them with others,

have read remarkable stories of those who have family members serving now.

Only a couple have chosen to post reminders that this holiday is one to honor only the fallen; to not be confused with Veterans day, to not be confused with any other day.

Not sure why the need was felt to separate those who wanted to add their thoughts for any who serve, but some folks are like that I guess.

I’m reminded when reading things like that though… Rolling Thunder rides for those who cannot… And we honor the fallen as many are live and are fighting as we lay in soft beds, as we fire up our grills today, as we gather and remember and honor all.

I am reminded

that the fallen very well fell into the arms of a brother or sister or beside their service animal;

and that person is still alive and has lived through hell on earth as they now remember vividly the losses, the scents, the events

and

I remember and honor them this day as well.

I thank them TODAY for their service

as I remember them and pay tribute.

There are over 100,000 still missing and unaccounted for today;

probably alive somewhere,

there are POWS still out there

unaccounted for

and we want them home

today,

and

I honor and pay tribute to that fact

along with those that are serving

and

I am remembering that saying

“we leave no one behind”.

So yes,

I read the posts and am well aware of the definition of our holidays

Veterans Day

Memorial Day

and all the rest.

And yes, I am also well aware

that one Memorial day

we all will add our thank you’s to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

and yet

we would be shallow in our thank you

not to include the ones who arms held those who died on those fields and in beds as Elders

if we did not

pay tribute to those who have also served alongside them;

and

those who are serving

to protect our very lives and freedoms.

The losses of men, women, service animals

are far too great to not take the time

to remember

that so many occur in the arms of the angels

and also in the arms of those who serve

whether on the field or in tragic ways

here at home.

Yet, I can almost bet that they would want us to remember those who are now serving as we honor them today.

Remembering

the hearts, the souls, the very spirit

of all in our Military today

and

take the time

to raise your glass as you move into your day

with great applause and thanks.

God bless those who have protected our great nation and their families.

…

2nd Lt. James Cathey USMC

and his beloved wife Katherine Cathey

being watched over by a Marine

…

Memorial Day 2012

With a grateful heart

as we remember

our men/women/service animals

and those still unaccounted for

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English: SUFFOLK, Va. (Dec. 13, 2008) A Sailor lays a wreath on a fallen Veteran’s tombstone during a Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the Alfred G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a program to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach children the value of freedom. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mandy Hunsucker/Released) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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WE REMEMBER

We pay tribute and honor the fallen

…

Memorial Day Week-end.

The events of Memorial Day across our Nation will not be postponed secondary to weather;

Rolling Thunder will roll on in Washington D.C.

they will ride on for those who are not with us, those who are missing in Action, those whose families still wonder and wait all these years;

those who have died serving our country and now whose names line the wall of Vietnam

and whose lives are marked by graves at Arlington National Cemetery and Congressional and other places of honor in our Capital area.

Thousands upon Thousands will walk the Mall, will gather

this weekend of remembering the fallen, and thanking those in Uniform;

and families and friends will gather over bbq pits and activities are being held just about on every corner come rain or come shine.

While thousands more will awaken or sleep in huts, or mud

protecting our very lives and freedom as we know it.

…

Here the rains were forcast at 40% and as I sit with coffee,

with plans to join dear friends for a day on the water, and memories of remembering along with times of laughter and relaxing and a fired up grill,

I sit and watch as the rains

fall with fierceness now!

That 40% giving us all

as a strong reminder

that some gave

ALL

for those freedoms we have

to sit and enjoy the rains

while others walk the

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

24/7 365 days a year

in sun/rain/sleet/snow

honoring, protecting.

While others are sleeping on sand with a M-47 in their hands

and others are fighting with underwear changed every 4 months and havent had a steak in a year

protecting our freedoms

while we are firing up the grill

or making other plans

today

after waking and taking a shower

and fussing over the weather,

and somewhere someone is playing

TAPS

protected by their brothers in Uniform by heavy weaponry on each side as they mourn losses on a hillside in hell on earth.

Oh the rains are really coming down now.

Thank you To all who serve

and those who gave all

for our freedoms.

{perhaps if it is raining where you are today, you can see it as a hiccup} or a gift!

…

“WArriors stand, and we STand UNITED”

Super moon challenge continues!

Prayers goin up!

The prayer bowl keeps growing

and I believe the sun is going to come out today…

Thomas O’Brien, Debbie Koenig, The Schram/Korabek family, Mark, Todd, Yvonne, Harry, Kevin, Jen, Charles, Kyle, Glenn, “the littleOne”, Anne Klein, Monica Graff, Penny, Chris, Joy, Anne, Sara, DanLrene,
Jenn, Shirley, AnneMary, Michael, Jeannie, Tink, Patti Labelle and family,
Warren Buffet, Best of health be restored to you sir,
Kyle Jones in TN; a magic maker, a musician and a good man,
Miss America who took time out of her schedule to make a young man get his smile on while in the ICU, Thomas O’Brien sure did enjoy her visit, and was able to enjoy dinner out with her as well, new friendships made there indeed,Dave Glenn Alley a talented musician who is extending himself in service to others, blessings to you friend,

Seth Greenberg and family, Eileen D. and family, Steve and family, Anne, A, Sandy, “EI”, Kev, Chris,

Lyle Emerson and his family in Buffalo and little Kendra 3 years old who is fighting Lymphoblastic Leukemia,

Bernice Etsitty and the life of her son, gone too soon Garrett Joe,

Duke Limongello who was murdered 9 years ago; his mom Jean Limongello,

and all the children of all colors

gone tooo soon,

and

for

OUR President and his family

of our United States of America,

those who are serving our Nation and their service animals

and all who have served

and their families,

May the Creator bless you for holding us in your arms to protect our freedoms.

We will remember.

For,

Sherry Reed, Mary Grace, Shirley, DLB, Dot/COB/Mom, Angela, Kamryn Elijah, D’Vante, Linda McDonald,
Joan & Olivia,
danLrene, CJ, Florence, Jenn, Bill, Denise, Ashe, Stuart Jr, Whitney, the Houston family,
the family of our disco queen Donna Summer as she now joins heavens musical greats;

Dianne, Ken, Andre, Bill, Taft Abras, Mary Labyaks’ family , Andrea, Patti, OshKosh, Jamie, Sasha, Kerri, Josh, Kar, Cash, Neil, Lori, Cindi, Tom, Shasta, Bill Simpson and Family, Jenn, Steph, Dana, Kari, Sandy, Marty, Marsha, Wanda, Ellen, Cindee, Peggy, Joyce Cruz, a CANCER surivor working at Southwest Airlines *it was an honor to meet you dear one*,
Ike Davis, in New Mexico, an artisan who plays in the mud and creates beautiful tings out there, *http://www.negroartist.com/*
what a joy you are to so many of
SOUTHWEST, thank you for visiting with me,
prayers of continued success and tobacco to your Pueblo uncle!
and for Christos Fandaros, Thomas Galvin,
John Knudson,
Curtis, Susie Langham, Stasia and Billy Hall, Christina Chavez and Rick and Ryan, Pam Meyer, Whitney, Diane Bystista, Susan, Leann Vincent, Roxanne Duran, Carole Poppendeck, Mary Jo H-shortes, Bridget, Robert Tanner Mara Tanner, Yolanda L Acosta, Antonio F. Balderrama, Denise Flowers, Lisa Balance, Sherry Stedman, Rose, Marquette, Acosta, Ortega, The Pueblo Peoples,

All those I was honored to spend time with in

“VA, DC, MD, FL, CT, PA, Ohio, Michigan, South Dakotas, Geisinger Medical Center, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ohio, Solaris Hospice, Evercare, Hospice of the Western Reserve, Gesinger, Crossroads Hospice, New Hope Hospice, Comfort Keepers KS, El Paso, Santa Fe, Albuquerque”

Jeremy, Florence, Cal, Sarch, our friends of Portugal, Mike, AnnMary,Stephanie, Jimmy, Keli, Kasi, Katherine, Julie, Allan, Lynda,LeeAnn,
KS Comfort Keepers, Stephen Bright, Linda and staff Melody,Brenda A and children Sarah, David Rachel; Gloria, Pete, Fred, Max, JJ, Barb and Leo Henning, Rick Fechner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, “Probation Professional pals”, Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional field for 45 years in Michigan*, Dale, Herschel, Bonnie, Louise, Holly, Jerry, Faith, Yvette, Happy, Audrey, and Rod Markowski and family, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon, Darryl Markowski, I thank you for your service) Brian Markowski, Shannon Becker, Nick, Reagan, Dr Iris Taylor of Detroit Medical Center,, please take best care of you) Sandy R. Carol, Stephanie, Geri, Chris, Matt,
those in Oklahoma City, in Tulsa, In Ft Worth, Dallas, Ike, Isabel, Teresa, Janelle, Patricia, Susan, Karen, Laura in Yuba City CA,
Crossroads Hospice and those who care out there working and walking the walk, Perry, Clayton, George, Janet, and all in green!
Rick, Calley, Ron, Rebekeh, Brenda, Becca, Audrey, Gabe, Dena, BEth, Lill, Jay Hanson, Jennifer, Beth Jett, Huntsville AL, Sheri, Wendy Reese and family, Sandy, Toby, Edith Vaughn and family,Susan, Greg and Kyle Korabek (Landon Korabek on the other side now), Stephen Bright and family, Walter Littlemoon, Jane, Laura, Mitch, Jenn, Chris, Mary, Taft, Martha Deaver, Morris, Dahlee, Rose Brick, The Baitinger Family, The Yaslowitz Family, The St Petersbug PD, Congresswoman Gabbie and her family, Dahlee in NJ, Judy Kelley, beloved husband and family, Jennifer, (now being watched over by her beloved husband and child), Norma, EE, Little Cub to CJ and Angel eyes Jack, Daniel, Dave, Cindy and Steve, Marty, Sweet Pea and Pie Face, Florence, Jeremy, Dennis, Darrel, Greg, Leroy, Rebekka, Carly, John, Diana, Crystal, Karen, Janet, Callie, Lorie, Laura, Larry, Clive,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.2wolvescreations.com/)

Kelly and family,Judy W and her 4 sons up there in New England, Cherokee Wick, Benni, Gayle, Jonathan, Great Aunt Effie’s family, Marilyn Warren, Ilene, Tweak and Chris, Jen and Bian, Ericka, Shannon, Hannah Sherabow, Pam C. and family, Susan S., Angela A., Nancy W, Sue G, Kelly and family,Mato Oyate Kola, Susan Brouse, Cindy and Stevie, Kim, Olatz, EVB, Guin, Yiva, Mary, Sandra and family, Christina Hellen, Dotti B., Susan and Greg, Amy, Becky and Barry Long, Christina, Matt and children, Aaron, Lisa and family, Freda, Linda Katie, Pat D, Tink and Mitch, LITTLE Ben, Jerry, Trish, Barb, Anastasia, Mary, Rylee, Lindsay, Ann, Sarah, Ruth, Johnny, Bobby and the Tucker Family, The Spraker Family,Kenny H, Michelle, Sandy, Addie and family in Canada, Sandy, BraveHeart, Rowena, Chris, Robyn Elizabeth, Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends,

Officer Crawford of St Petersburg, The Kocab Family, baby Lilly Nicole Kocab, The Curtis Family, Tarpon PD, those serving here and there in Uniform… Those now walking The Thin Blue Line, (far to many joining that line recently across our Nation),

Mylee, Mikey and family in DC, Jack M & Janis in OC, Stephen, Stuart Wittel (back from his 4th tour as a fighter pilot of the US MARINES inAfghanistan) and his parents Sandy and Stuart, Lavie Coltrane and family, Andrea Gasse and family here and in New England, Ali and family, Randy and Winnie in New Mexico, Jill Wheaton L, Dr Peter in NY, Dr Rev Bev, Irene M, Bernice, Eileen and family, Vicki, Matthew and family, Chris, Lovie, Nancy, Pedro and Our adopted family in BRAZIL, Our North American Black American Bears, The Windcross Convservacy and those beautiful Spanish Mustangs known as “pocket ponies”… the dolpins , always our most remarkable dolphins!!!

AND for:

Anne, Jim, JADE, Cynthia, Joseph, Cathy Madden, Nathan, and her family., Cindy in NC, Liz, Lee, Molly, Joanie, Jude, COFA, Judi, Ken, Matthew, Nick, Matt, Mark’s family and many friends , Pat, Irene, Kevin, Dr D, Deb, Randy, Dr B, Isabelle, Kelsey, Sabrina , Charlie and family, Jean, Julie, Rhonda, Victoria, Mildred, Andi and family, Faith, Denise, Jim, Tom, Joey, Shelby friends and family, Judi, Phylis, Joyce, Gina, Tonya, Beverly and Family, Janeth, Melissa,Virginia, Stacey, Elizabeth, Nita, Gary Siegal, Adrienna, Brian Mawbey, the Boyan Family, Jean R and friend Christy Rider, Victoria and hubbie, Stephen, Gayle, Steph, Chris, Erica, Eileen, John, Mindy, Jack, Susan Werth Becken, her brother Mike and family, Craig James Lightfoot and his family, Kenny, Audrey, Ed Saner, Patty Crowley, Bennie, Gail, Jonathan, Moe, Beverly, Dennis, Peter, Trish, Cynthia, Heidi and her family, Kathy Knights family, Edith Vaughn, Candy, Cynthia, Jenn, Eve, Edith, Jason, Karen, Linda, Joyce, Belinda, Jeanette, Jennifer, Patti, Sandy S, and . ..

(Feel free to let me know if you would like to add your/or a frends name to our prayer bowl)

“when someone shows you who they are believe them” Maya Angelou

Walk in Beauty

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English: Arlington House also known as the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. Section 32 of the cemetery is in the foreground. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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