The Guy and Girl I Love!

These two... What can I say. I adore them. It was only yesterday that I took this Halloween picture outside our trailor. I was a single mom. They were the glue that kept me together. Now look at my two grown children. So wonderful. I miss the toddlers that absolutely drove me crazy when I took them somewhere. How to you keep up with two little adventurers? I miss the preschoolers that were excited about everything. I miss the grade schoolers, that were so funny and playful. I miss the Jr. Highers that were trying so hard to grow up. I miss the teenagers that tried my patience and sometimes broke my heart with their struggle for independance. Jess is only 30 miles away but it seems too far. Kev is soon to go to Purdue. I am excited for him but I am feeling a sweet sadness. Seperation is good. Seperation is needed too sometimes. We will learn how much we all miss each other! Erik and I went with Kev to Day on Campus at Purdue. Purdue was like a little city. I imagined what it'd be like to be 18 again and on this kind of adventure. An adventure, I hope that will lead to a degree and a great job! I love these guys. I hope they remain close. I hope they can count on each other and their family to be their biggest supporters! I know I am one of their biggest supporters!

The Sacrifice

*the following is written by a friend

I have always had strong feelings of support for our troops but on Memorial Day those feelings run deep and strong. When our two Sons where growing up we would take them up to the Memorial Day Service at our Court House to watch their Grandfather shoot one of the guns before they played Taps. We would explain to them how soldiers fought and died so that we could be free and safe. In our town some people have forgotten that Sacrifice that was made for them. They staged a peace demonstration. I believe there is a time and a place for everything but this was not the time or the place. They have forgotten it took someone fighting and dying so that they could have the freedom of speech. Those who never had to sacrifice can never appreciate the cost. Freedom has always come with a price. Our son Levi is a Marine. He will be leaving for boot camp in March. Levi has always wanted to be a Marine. We are proud of his decision and will support him and the rest of the Troops. In these times of war and terrorism we feel the full impact of his decision. Levi feels the same as we do. We support our President in believing if you don't stop them over there they will be over here. My husband Kelly and I will be feeling and living the Sacrifice of not seeing our son for long periods of time and not knowing if he is safe or not. Levi is willing to fight and serve his Country. Levi knows the Sacrifice. We know the Sacrifice. Do you appreciate the Sacrifice? Ginger Reames

Proud Mother of a Marine

I am so proud to post this piece by my friend Ginger. I asked her to write about this because I knew her passion. I have questioned our involvement in Iraq but believe that we are standing against terrorism. I fully support our troops and President Bush's stand to stay firm. I know that he and his advisers know more than I do. I simply stand by our troops regardless of any controversy. Thank you, Ginger! Well said! I appreciate the Sacrifice. Let's pray for our soldiers. Thank you, Levi!