Park City Utah
3 years ago
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Challenge for Everyone!
If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
"No" he responded.
"Heading out" I asked?
"No. I'm escorting a soldier home."
"Going to pick him up?"
"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his family."
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do."
Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we d o .
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, Country and Home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a home coming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
"No" he responded.
"Heading out" I asked?
"No. I'm escorting a soldier home."
"Going to pick him up?"
"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his family."
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do."
Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom:
"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we d o .
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, Country and Home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a home coming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
I won the giveaway!
I won! I won! I won!
I won the $100 shopping spree for babyscholars.com.
Thank you T for introducing me to this blog. I love it. If you wanna check it out click on the button below. See what products they are reviewing and enter a few giveaways.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Another Give Away
I entered another give away! I didn't win the other so keep your fingers crossed maybe I will win this one.
This is great for our little artists out their. The featured product on http://simple-reviews.blogspot.com/ is the little crayon apron. Go check out this product and more by clicking on the following link.
This is great for our little artists out their. The featured product on http://simple-reviews.blogspot.com/ is the little crayon apron. Go check out this product and more by clicking on the following link.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Rain Forest Cafe Pics....
Grandpa with Kailey. You can tell he was thrilled with my taking the picture. She was fascinated with everything around us.
Check out the slushi's the boys got. Man oh Man and they drank most of it.
Mom and Dad aren't they such a cute couple!!!!!!!!!!!
RC and I. Happy Birthday to Me!!!
NO I did not eat this all by myself. But man o man it was soooooooo good!!
Grandpa has now taken all six of his grandchildren on their very first Carousel rides.
Check out the slushi's the boys got. Man oh Man and they drank most of it.
Mom and Dad aren't they such a cute couple!!!!!!!!!!!
RC and I. Happy Birthday to Me!!!
NO I did not eat this all by myself. But man o man it was soooooooo good!!Grandpa has now taken all six of his grandchildren on their very first Carousel rides.
Down Town Disney
The boys got to ride the train at Down Town Disney, while we waited for our seats at The Rain Forest Cafe. 
They said it was lots of fun. I tried to catch it, but every time they went around they would wave out the window. 
This is outside the Rain Forest Cafe. I love my guys!
There was a big alligator (fake of course) down in the water. They were fascinated.
My momma. Isn't she gorgeous!
They said it was lots of fun. I tried to catch it, but every time they went around they would wave out the window. This is outside the Rain Forest Cafe. I love my guys!
There was a big alligator (fake of course) down in the water. They were fascinated.
My momma. Isn't she gorgeous!
More Downtown Disney
My guys aren't they handsome!!!
Better chance for you to see how handsome they are :)
This picture started out being just us girls but the boys saw an opportunity for them to get some more camera time so sure enough there they are.
Yes I know its mean to put something on a sleeping baby but doesn't she just look precious!!!
I mean look at that sweetness. I love it!
Better chance for you to see how handsome they are :)
This picture started out being just us girls but the boys saw an opportunity for them to get some more camera time so sure enough there they are.
Yes I know its mean to put something on a sleeping baby but doesn't she just look precious!!!
I mean look at that sweetness. I love it!
More Lego Land Pictures
The Kids truely thought this was the coolest place in the world. You should have seen them. "Oh look at these, no these, no these and they really went that fast.
Down Town Disney
Grandma and Grandpa got them their birthday presents early. (Actually on my birthday whats up with that?) Anyways here they are enjoying their new dvd player for the car. It will be really nice on the move to Texas.
Headed to Downtown Disney for my Birthday. Here we are checking out Lego Land. The boys loved it!! That Sea Monster is really made of Legos. Who has that kind of time on their hands???
My guys checking out the Sea Monster.
RC and Trace checking out more Lego stuff.
Grandma holding Andrew, Grandpa and AC. I was very thankful that we had one adult per child because that place was crazy!
Headed to Downtown Disney for my Birthday. Here we are checking out Lego Land. The boys loved it!! That Sea Monster is really made of Legos. Who has that kind of time on their hands???
My guys checking out the Sea Monster.
RC and Trace checking out more Lego stuff.
Grandma holding Andrew, Grandpa and AC. I was very thankful that we had one adult per child because that place was crazy!
Kailey
Her little t-shirt in this first picture says "I'm with the Band". In order is Mr. Larry who plays piano, Daddy the guitarist, Mr. Bruce who plays the drums and Mr. Ken who lead worship that night and is the other drummer. 
She has three wonderful Uncles. This t-shirt was bought the day she was born since she was born on Uncle Shawn's birthday. But I assure you she loves all of her Uncles!!!
Grandpa came back for a visit and this is him holding her at the airport. She's actually looking at Grandma.
Grandpa bought her this little outfit for Christmas. Its still a little big but isn't she soooo cute!!
She has three wonderful Uncles. This t-shirt was bought the day she was born since she was born on Uncle Shawn's birthday. But I assure you she loves all of her Uncles!!!
Grandpa came back for a visit and this is him holding her at the airport. She's actually looking at Grandma.
Grandpa bought her this little outfit for Christmas. Its still a little big but isn't she soooo cute!!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Give Away!!
I entered a giveaway!
Its really nice to see them going back to the simple toys. I really really hope I win. Go check it out by clicking the link below.
Cross your fingers I really would like to win this!!!
Its really nice to see them going back to the simple toys. I really really hope I win. Go check it out by clicking the link below.
Cross your fingers I really would like to win this!!!
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