By Lady_Damorea. Sunday, September 9, 2007 3:38:49 PM
My Marine son will be activated soon. He will be heading to the "sand box" (Iraq) shortly after that. He'll be in Iraq for Christmas and for his 20th birthday. He has dreamed of being a Marine since he was about 7 or 8 years old. He is living his dream, and I couldn't be prouder of him. I know that the next year will be difficult for him and for us. Somehow, knowing that he is living his dream makes a difference in how I see things.
Please pray for my son and for all the sons and daughters who are over in the sand box. They need all the help they can get.
By Lady_Damorea. Saturday, May 19, 2007 7:04:10 PM
Today was a voting day here...it was a primary election to determine who will be on the ballot in November. Voting is a priviledge and a right. It's a priviledge because it can be taken away...felons lose their voting rights in some states. It's a right in that any adult has the right to vote. It's puzzling to me how so many can complain about elected officials, even if they haven't voted for or against that official. How can we, the People, run our country if we don't take the time to vote? We can't. Which means that the country is run by a minority of voters, not a majority of the People. I think that if politicians would talk about the issues and not slam each other in their pre-election commercials that more people would be interested in the voting process. At least then people would KNOW how each candidate will handle each one of the major issues, which is the reason that a candidate should or should not hold office...IMHO. What do you think?
By Lady_Damorea. Monday, May 14, 2007 1:35:17 AM
Greetings to all the mothers out there. I'm also a mother. Today was a very nice day. I took my youngest son to have lunch with my mom and my brother's family. Then, my oldest son took me to dinner. When I got home with my youngest son, my middle son was on the phone. Today was a very good day. The time that I spent in the car with my youngest allowed us to talk about many things. The lunch with mom took several hours as did the dinner with my oldest son. The phone call didn't last long but was well worth every second. I am truly blessed.[/size=5]
By Lady_Damorea. Sunday, April 29, 2007 5:47:11 PM
USA, Politics, Virginia Tech
I live in the Virginia mountains, not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway is a wonderful drive and a nice place for painting or playing my saxophone.
I also live within an hour of Virginia Tech. I was in Blacksburg that day. I heard over the radio that there was a gunman on campus, but didn't hear the name of the college. I didn't realize that it was Virginia Tech until I saw eight police cars and emergency vehicles heading in that direction. Like everyone else, I listened intently for news. I have friends who work there. Like everyone else, I was saddened and heartbroken to hear the news that came from Tech that day. I've sent loving and healing thoughts and prayers to the families, the victims and the injured, as well as to everyone else who was affected by that day's events. It is truly a day that will live in infamy.
Politics is heading toward high gear with many putting their hats in the ring for the presidential nomination. I just hope we get a good one this time. Oh, sorry to all of you who like President Bush. To each his or her own. I didn't vote for him either time.
Well, I'm done for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
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