Loretta Riddell (Elohi)'s Posts - Warrior Nation2024-03-29T05:38:12ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddellhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2537173234?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://warriornation.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=3528u9eto53bn&xn_auth=noMother Earth and Ustag:warriornation.ning.com,2020-10-13:6193495:BlogPost:6282352020-10-13T13:09:17.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8031504101?profile=original" target="_blank"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8031504101?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>
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<p>In today's world nothing is promised anyone.</p>
<p>Before I write anything I wish to Thank Ms Down to Earth for covering for me.</p>
<p>And her doing the monthly news letter while I was elsewhere.</p>
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<p>The above picture is my 32 year old Grandson he loved everything Mother Nature</p>
<p>offered him to enjoy, love and protect. He was also the new…</p>
<p>In today's world nothing is promised anyone.</p>
<p>Before I write anything I wish to Thank Ms Down to Earth for covering for me.</p>
<p>And her doing the monthly news letter while I was elsewhere.</p>
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<p>The above picture is my 32 year old Grandson he loved everything Mother Nature</p>
<p>offered him to enjoy, love and protect. He was also the new generation that did </p>
<p>everything to protect his electronics from hackers, everything he owned was pass</p>
<p>word protected. Which I will discuss later in this post.</p>
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<p>July 10th at 1 AM in the morning I was notified of his death. and left to support my</p>
<p>grieving daughter and his sister. This is what we had to deal with, a first born and </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">only son of my Daughter Lori, searching the crash site and car for 3 days recovering all</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">items belonging to our Anthony. I truly pray none of you have to face and deal with a tragedy</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">like this. Because hours felt like days unending.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">With the corona Virus we felt the added stress of getting nothing done because everyone</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">we had to deal with had their doors closed, no papers could be filed, his computer recovered</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">at the crash site and his phone also found at the crash site could not be accessed because we</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">had no idea what his log in or passwords were.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">After the searches we got permission to put up a cross and place live flowers at the</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">crash site where his car came to it's final resting place.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">So we did our best to have a Living Memorial for our boy, in hopes when it was over we could</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">refocus and do what needed done.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7353951258?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7353951258?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full" width="334" height="251"/></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">That re-focusing did not happen, with the corona virus, and the protests happening</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">plus the riots in Portland Or. nothing could be accomplished. The only thing that did happen</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">was more pain because someone or others went out and vandalized the Memorial at the</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">crash site. So we had to work on restoring the Memorial and thankfully the cross which we</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">put there was anchored in concrete.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7354359092?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/7354359092?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full" width="304" height="408"/></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Yes we are still trying to take care of all the paper work that needs to be done in order</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">to open up all his password protected accounts, but the riots which are close to my daughters</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">home we are not able to move forward.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">WHY AM I SHARING </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">because we cannot access his Amazon phone which we believe is where he would have saved</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">passwords and etc. but Amazon demands a court paper giving Mom Survivor-ship document.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">which is also needed for all his insurance and union benefits so</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">God Forbid It Should Happen To Your Family,</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">but nothing is promised any of us, so I am suggesting as a Family everyone young and old,should buy a small </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">locking box and place all your security pass words with logon's in that box, never to be opened unless</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">to up-date info. or the unthinkable has happened. </p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If we had done this we would not be still struggling to find a Judge to help us.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Thankfully Anthony was not married and has no children or the struggle would even be worse</p>
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<p></p>Memorial Daytag:warriornation.ning.com,2020-05-25:6193495:BlogPost:6131272020-05-25T13:44:48.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p>Want to wish All Moms and soon to be Moms and the Dads that have had to be both Mom & Dad a Fantastic Mothers Day…</p>
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<p>Want to wish All Moms and soon to be Moms and the Dads that have had to be both Mom & Dad a Fantastic Mothers Day</p>
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<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4888716895?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/4888716895?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center"/></a></p>Corona Virus Stimulus Check info for Seniors :tag:warriornation.ning.com,2020-04-02:6193495:BlogPost:6110112020-04-02T17:14:37.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>If you are a senior or person who did not file a 2018 tax ,, You are eligible for the stimulus check all you have to do is file a 2019 tax form..I am posting the link you need to get the information that will take you to the IRS site..…<br></br></p>
<p>If you are a senior or person who did not file a 2018 tax ,, You are eligible for the stimulus check all you have to do is file a 2019 tax form..I am posting the link you need to get the information that will take you to the IRS site..<br/> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2020/03/30/irs-gives-stimulus-check-timeline-payment-details/?fbclid=IwAR0mJKO-0VsV8waoHNOGXPOfXzgQbS2InZAQwkXkdT4ZX0V9A_rg_Mwygps" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2020/03/30/irs-gives-stimulus-check-timeline-payment-details/?fbclid=IwAR0mJKO-0VsV8waoHNOGXPOfXzgQbS2InZAQwkXkdT4ZX0V9A_rg_Mwygps</a></p>Feeding the Birdstag:warriornation.ning.com,2020-04-01:6193495:BlogPost:6106852020-04-01T01:03:57.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p>1 box of gelatin mix, we use unflavored.<br></br>10 cups bird seed, we use Pennington birders blend. You prepare the gelatin as directed on the box (the one I get calls for 1 cup cold water and 1 cup hot water). Then mix in your bird seed. We usually do 1/2 of it at a time, so half the gelatin and 1/2 the…</p>
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<p>1 box of gelatin mix, we use unflavored.<br/>10 cups bird seed, we use Pennington birders blend. You prepare the gelatin as directed on the box (the one I get calls for 1 cup cold water and 1 cup hot water). Then mix in your bird seed. We usually do 1/2 of it at a time, so half the gelatin and 1/2 the bird seed. I spray cooking spray in the eggs so they come out easier and then pack with the mixture. Put in fridge to let set up (I put our in a glass container as some of the gelatin might come out the holes in the eggs).<br/>10 cups makes 3-4 dozen normal size eggs. We do the bigger ones as well and it all stays together.</p>
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<p>At my age I really do count my blessings.. </p>
<p>I really enjoy seeing the daily changes in those near and dear.</p>
<p>Kei is the youngest Great Grand Son near me </p>
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<p>Watching him grow and explore the world around him..</p>
<p>Makes this old woman Smile all the time..</p>
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<p>Great Grand Daughter Ali now 3 and in preschool and her…</p>
<p>At my age I really do count my blessings.. </p>
<p>I really enjoy seeing the daily changes in those near and dear.</p>
<p>Kei is the youngest Great Grand Son near me </p>
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<p>Watching him grow and explore the world around him..</p>
<p>Makes this old woman Smile all the time..</p>
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<p>Great Grand Daughter Ali now 3 and in preschool and her world is changing constantly.</p>
<p>She writes her name knows her colors and numbers.</p>
<p>This year she talked to the Grinch and made him promise to be nice this year.</p>
<p>Baking cookies with me and her uncles girl friend for Santa and Mr Grinch.</p>
<p>So Mr Grinch sent her a baby Grinch.</p>
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<p>So Mrs Santa sent her matching bed clothes for her and baby Grinch.</p>
<p>Enjoying the young ones around me is another reason to smile everyday I have.</p>
<p>In March I will head back east to spend time with other Grand, Greats and Great Greats..</p>
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<p>But when I am here alone I am not really alone I have my almost daily visitors.</p>
<p>They always want feed treats and when Ali is here that's one of her favorite times.</p>
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<p>The twins are growing fast and have their winter coats now even though we have had temps in the 50's</p>
<p>But they like their mother expect apples and carrots when they visit, but their Mom also likes</p>
<p>Toast with Strawberry or Raspberry Jam.</p>
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<p>Curiosity just like any child the one fawn had to investigate the cat. But the cat is used to deer </p>
<p>so all went well..</p>
<p>No pictures of the eagles today but they are always flying over head.</p>
<p>Life is good and I can always find a reason to feel blessed...</p>
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<p>Hopefully if you are reading this you too see blessings around you each and everyday.</p>
<p>No matter how rough life can get there's always something in everyday to make us Smile</p>
<p>if only we look around us.</p>MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONEtag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-12-21:6193495:BlogPost:6079652019-12-21T11:14:05.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>Am leaving town now and will be gone until the 31st. So wanted to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas and safe Holidays</p>
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<p>Am leaving town now and will be gone until the 31st. So wanted to wish each and everyone of you a Very Merry Christmas and safe Holidays</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3765261085?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><img class="align-center" height="416" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/3765261085?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="592"></img></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">'Twas the night before Christmas and out on the ranch</span><br></br><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The pond was froze over and so was the branch.…</span><br></br></p>
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<p><br/> <br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Night Before Christmas - On the Ranch</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">'Twas the night before Christmas and out on the ranch</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The pond was froze over and so was the branch.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The snow was piled up belly-deep to a mule.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The kids were all home on vacation from school,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And happier young folks you never did see-</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just all sprawled around a-watchin' TV.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then suddenly, some time around 8 o'clock,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">There came a surprise that gave them a shock!</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The power went off, the TV went dead!</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">When Grandpa came in from out in the shed</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">With an armload of wood, the house was all dark.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"Just what I expected," they heard him remark.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"Them power line wires must be down from the snow.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Seems sorta like times on the ranch long ago."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"I'll hunt up some candles," said Mom. "With their light,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And the fireplace, I reckon we'll make out all right."</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The teenagers all seemed enveloped in gloom.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then Grandpa came back from a trip to his room,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Uncased his old fiddle and started to play</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">That old Christmas song about bells on a sleigh.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mom started to sing, and first thing they knew</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Both Pop and the kids were all singing it, too.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They sang Christmas carols, they sang "Holy Night,"</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Their eyes all a-shine in the ruddy firelight.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They played some charades Mom recalled from her youth,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And Pop read a passage from God's Book of Truth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">They stayed up till midnight-and, would you believe,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The youngsters agreed 'twas a fine Christmas Eve.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Grandpa rose early, some time before dawn;</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And when the kids wakened, the power was on.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">"The power company sure got the line repaired quick,"</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Said Grandpa - and no one suspected his trick.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Last night, for the sake of some old-fashioned fun,</span><br/><span style="font-size: 12pt;">He had pulled the main switch - the old Son-of-a-Gun!</span></p>Happy Thanksgivingtag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-11-27:6193495:BlogPost:6073252019-11-27T22:41:27.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>From my little corner of our world we want to wish</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Everyone everywhere</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>a beautiful day.…</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>From my little corner of our world we want to wish</em></span></p>
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<p>In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom.</p>
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<p>'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?'</p>
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<p>In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Robinson High School in Little Rock , did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks in her classroom.</p>
<p>When the first period kids entered the room they discovered that there were no desks.</p>
<p>'Ms. Cothren, where are our desks?'</p>
<p>She replied, 'You can't have a desk until you tell me how you earn the right to sit at a desk.'</p>
<p>They thought, 'Well, maybe it's our grades' 'No,' she said.</p>
<p>'Maybe it's our behavior.' She told them, 'No, it's not even your behavior.'</p>
<p>And so, they came and went, the first period, second period, third period. Still no desks in the classroom. Kids called their parents to tell them what was happening and by early afternoon television news crews had started gathering at the school to report about this crazy teacher who had taken all the desks out of her room.</p>
<p>The final period of the day came and as the puzzled students found seats on the floor of the desk-less classroom. Martha Cothren said, 'Throughout the day, no one has been able to tell me just what he or she has done to earn the right to sit at the desks that are ordinarily found in this classroom. <br/> Now I am going to tell you.'</p>
<p>At this point, Martha Cothren went over to the door of her classroom and opened it. Twenty-seven (27) U.S. Veterans, all in uniform, walked into that classroom, each one carrying a school desk. The Vets began placing the school desks in rows, and then they would walk over and stand alongside the wall. By the time the last soldier had set the final desk in place those kids started to understand, perhaps for the first time in their lives, just how the right to sit at those desks had been earned.</p>
<p>Martha said, 'You didn't earn the right to sit at these desks. These heroes did it for you. They placed the desks here for you. They went halfway around the world, giving up their education and interrupting their careers and families so you could have the freedom you have. Now, it's up to you to sit in them. It is your responsibility to learn, to be good students, to be good citizens. They paid the price so that you could have the freedom to get an education. Don't ever forget it.'</p>
<p>By the way, this is a true story. And this teacher was awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year for the State of Arkansas in 2006. She is the daughter of a WWII POW.</p>
<p>Do you think this is worth sharing so others won't forget either, that the freedoms we have in this great country were earned by our U.S Veterans?.. I did.</p>
<p>Let us always remember the men and women of our military and the rights they have won for us.</p>Honor all Veteranstag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-11-11:6193495:BlogPost:6069112019-11-11T14:42:48.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>Well today is a day to Honor all Veterans and hopefully you will.<br></br> Fortunately i am old enough and have much history that shows how even back in the early 1900's our Military and Veterans were part of our schools education. Way back then there were military pictures of our Brave, Honoring them and teaching why they deserved Respect. Nothing in my heart will ever change how I feel about our Veterans and those who serve today.. But there was a time when our Government and some Citizens…</p>
<p>Well today is a day to Honor all Veterans and hopefully you will.<br/> Fortunately i am old enough and have much history that shows how even back in the early 1900's our Military and Veterans were part of our schools education. Way back then there were military pictures of our Brave, Honoring them and teaching why they deserved Respect. Nothing in my heart will ever change how I feel about our Veterans and those who serve today.. But there was a time when our Government and some Citizens disrespected our Men and Women and failed every Man and Woman that served in Vietnam.. To this day many of those who served in Vietnam still carry the pain of Government betrayal and the angry mobs that assaulted them as they returned...</p>
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</p>Fall Back Yea Right......tag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-11-05:6193495:BlogPost:6065452019-11-05T14:02:40.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>Fall Back Yea Right......<br/> My mornings used to begin between 3 or 4 AM</p>
<p>But now they start at 2 or 3 AM<br/> Nobody told me how to reset a DOG</p>
<p>There is NO WAY to reverse their internal clock<br/> 2:07 this morning<br/>
2:18 yesterday<br/>
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<p>Fall Back Yea Right......<br/> My mornings used to begin between 3 or 4 AM</p>
<p>But now they start at 2 or 3 AM<br/> Nobody told me how to reset a DOG</p>
<p>There is NO WAY to reverse their internal clock<br/> 2:07 this morning<br/>
2:18 yesterday<br/>
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SLEEPING OF COURSE</p>What were you doing 18 years ago today??tag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-09-11:6193495:BlogPost:6047862019-09-11T18:47:51.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p>That Silent Tear</p>
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<p>The song plays and a silent tear rolls down her check</p>
<p>She can never forget the sacrifices so many made</p>
<p>The many notices of another life lost</p>
<p>All the condolences sent out to the Families</p>
<p>Nor can she forget those who returned with torn bodies and souls</p>
<p>Yes the song plays and the tears silently fall</p>
<p>Because she knows her Brothers and Sisters who wore the Uniforms</p>
<p>Will also remember with sadness in their…</p>
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<p>The song plays and a silent tear rolls down her check</p>
<p>She can never forget the sacrifices so many made</p>
<p>The many notices of another life lost</p>
<p>All the condolences sent out to the Families</p>
<p>Nor can she forget those who returned with torn bodies and souls</p>
<p>Yes the song plays and the tears silently fall</p>
<p>Because she knows her Brothers and Sisters who wore the Uniforms</p>
<p>Will also remember with sadness in their hearts</p>
<p>So many of us Will Never Forget</p>
<p>Even when the songs not playing</p>
<p>We Will Remember all the Sacrifices Made</p>
<p>And All who are still MIA POW</p>
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<p>Loretta Riddell</p>
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</p>"The Ultimate Sacrifice".tag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-07-12:6193495:BlogPost:6031812019-07-12T15:58:07.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p>This is really sobering. Click on the link below and find the state and city you lived in or the high school you went to and look at the names of those who lost their lives "The Ultimate Sacrifice".</p>
<p>Click on the name and it will give details of the person's bio, medal and death .<br></br> Virtual Vietnam Wall<br></br> First click on a…</p>
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<p>This is really sobering. Click on the link below and find the state and city you lived in or the high school you went to and look at the names of those who lost their lives "The Ultimate Sacrifice".</p>
<p>Click on the name and it will give details of the person's bio, medal and death .<br/> Virtual Vietnam Wall<br/> First click on a state. When it opens, scroll down to the city and the <br/> names will appear. Then click on their names. It should show you picture of the person, or at least their bio and medals.<br/> ><br/> This really is an amazing web site. Someone spent a lot of time and effort to create it.</p>
<p>I hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in or during the Vietnam conflict sacrificed for our country. The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost their lives during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost heroes. <br/> Those who remember that time frame, or perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm">http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm</a></p>
<p>"IN GOD WE TRUST"</p>Listening to the Tears of Joy and Paintag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-07-10:6193495:BlogPost:6031572019-07-10T01:03:33.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Mother Nature and all that surrounds me just seemed to talk to me all day especially when the rain began..</em></span></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545638100?profile=original" rel="noopener" target="_blank"></a><br></br> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Listening to the Tears of Joy and Pain all in the Form of Rain..</em></span><br></br> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Seems it talks to me in it's own way telling me as…</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Mother Nature and all that surrounds me just seemed to talk to me all day especially when the rain began..</em></span></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2545638100?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Listening to the Tears of Joy and Pain all in the Form of Rain..</em></span><br/> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Seems it talks to me in it's own way telling me as the flowers look up and the leaves stretch out to collect their bountiful blessings from above, while the tears of pain are struggling to wash away all the pollution from those who celebrated with disregard of what is precious..</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>So I sit and remain thankful for everything, the rain is soothing and comforting.. Few are moving around so there's a peaceful feeling as I watched the birds enjoy the rain in the bird bath.. Knowing the rain is so needed and that my needs and the earth's needs are being met as best as they can be..</em></span></p>
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<p>Been busy painting rocks to hide for the 4th of July and this week the</p>
<p>great grand daughter and I will be hiding them in the parks and on our</p>
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<p>Have a Safe 4th Everyone</p>
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<p>Yep it's one of those days when I think of times past... Wooden boxes held everything, no cardboard or plastics back then, milk in gallon cans or glass milk bottles and paper was never thrown on the ground instead it was saved to put under the kindling to start a fire in the wood cook stove...Sure life was never easy back then…</p>
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<p>Yep it's one of those days when I think of times past... Wooden boxes held everything, no cardboard or plastics back then, milk in gallon cans or glass milk bottles and paper was never thrown on the ground instead it was saved to put under the kindling to start a fire in the wood cook stove...Sure life was never easy back then but our oceans and rivers we only affected if a ship or boat wrecked, caught fire but even then people salvaged what could be saved and reused...But when i walk anywhere today I can return home with a bag full of trash that un-thinking or un-caring people have discarded...I truly find it saddening and maddening..</p>
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<p>Back in the day The soldiers were written about in school books of my grandmother. They were honored and respected.. Prayer in the schools and the name God was printed on many pages .. No protests back then and i wonder what would happen if we took a step back in time and returned to teaching the three R's, how to survive and prayer in the schools..</p>
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<p>If only people were like our what we call pets or our furry family or even the creatures in the wild there's a understanding among all of them.. They usually only take whats needed for survival, some have the ability to bond with others not of their kind even to the point of raising another's family that's not of their kind..Plus they give love when many do not deserve it.. Yes there were flawed lives in the old days, but would sure like to put the heart of God's creatures in many angry hating hearts of some who walk this earth today.. We would definitely see more love in the hearts and faces today..</p>
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<p></p>The 4TH OF JULYtag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-07-01:6193495:BlogPost:6029562019-07-01T17:40:39.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>THIS IS A REMINDER.</p>
<p>ALL AMERICANS SHOULD READ THIS AGAIN AS WE APPROACH THE FOURTH OF JULY.</p>
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<p>The 4TH OF JULY</p>
<p>Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?</p>
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<p>Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and…</p>
<p>THIS IS A REMINDER.</p>
<p>ALL AMERICANS SHOULD READ THIS AGAIN AS WE APPROACH THE FOURTH OF JULY.</p>
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<p>Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?</p>
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<p>Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured<br/>before they died.</p>
<p>Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons<br/>serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.</p>
<p>Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the<br/>Revolutionary War.</p>
<p>They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their<br/>sacred honor.</p>
<p>What kind of men were they?</p>
<p>Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine<br/>were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well<br/>educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing<br/>full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.</p>
<p>Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his<br/>ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and<br/>properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.</p>
<p>Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to<br/>move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress<br/>without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were<br/>taken from him, and poverty was his reward.</p>
<p>Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,<br/>Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.</p>
<p>At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the<br/>British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his<br/>headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open<br/>fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.</p>
<p>Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy<br/>jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.<br/>Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories<br/>and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed,<br/>rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and<br/>education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing<br/>tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of<br/>this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine<br/>providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our<br/>fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave you and me a free and<br/>independent America. The history books never told you a lot about<br/>what happened in the Revolutionary War.</p>
<p>John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she<br/>was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and<br/>his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in<br/>forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his<br/>children vanished. Some of us take these liberties so much for<br/>granted, but we shouldn't.</p>
<p>So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July<br/>holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for<br/>the price they paid.</p>
<p>Remember: freedom is never free!</p>
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<p>This is the link to the 33 Native Tribes who served as Code Talkers…</p>
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<p>This is the link to the 33 Native Tribes who served as Code Talkers</p>
<p><a href="http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2016/08/honoring-33-native-tribes-who-served-as.html?fbclid=IwAR1vX8KhqAkuHIvFQ27EmXurA0FfQQorr_aFnhSwGV73yPAxDVnexTMbBgc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.whitewolfpack.com/2016/08/honoring-33-native-tribes-who-served-as.html?fbclid=IwAR1vX8KhqAkuHIvFQ27EmXurA0FfQQorr_aFnhSwGV73yPAxDVnexTMbBgc</a></p>
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<p>Be safe and hopefully everyone will take time to remember why we Honor Them All and give Thanks for the </p>
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<p>Headed for the shelter.. Have a great day, Smile and make our world brighter</p>
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<p>Headed for the shelter.. Have a great day, Smile and make our world brighter</p>Wishing Everyone Peacetag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-03-04:6193495:BlogPost:5971552019-03-04T16:32:46.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Greetings Everyone,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still living with freezing weather, and busy with trying to help some of our Veterans in my area..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tsoi wrote again this morning letting me know he is living in colder weather than Anchorage </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alaska, it's 25 degrees in Anchorage and 10 below where he is.. But he is doing fine and is…</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Greetings Everyone,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Still living with freezing weather, and busy with trying to help some of our Veterans in my area..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tsoi wrote again this morning letting me know he is living in colder weather than Anchorage </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Alaska, it's 25 degrees in Anchorage and 10 below where he is.. But he is doing fine and is staying</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">inside until it gets a little warmer.Instead of braving my cold of 32 I am staying inside and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">painting more rocks...</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just wanted to let all of you know your in my thoughts and prayers and hopefully all of you are</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">staying safe and warm..</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Just a few of the rocks.</span></p>
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<p></p>Doing what feels Righttag:warriornation.ning.com,2019-01-15:6193495:BlogPost:5949212019-01-15T18:52:08.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Well Christmas has come and gone</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>But the Angel tree still stands</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>There's one ornament made from a olive tree of the birth of Jesus</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>I always place a Angel on top to represent his…</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Well Christmas has come and gone</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>But the Angel tree still stands</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>There's one ornament made from a olive tree of the birth of Jesus</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>I always place a Angel on top to represent his Sacrifice for all of us</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Then there are over 100 hundred Angels of all races and creeds</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Which for me represents all those who Gave their Lives </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>So we could remain Free to be all we are meant to be</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Under the tree is three Silent Salute Statues</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>With Guardian Angels behind each one</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>With Guardian Angels behind each one</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Since I have had to say until we meet again to so many</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>During 2018</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>I decided to take my Heroes with me through 2019</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>So now their tree stands tall and is ready for Valentines Day</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Changing with every Holiday to come</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>They will not be Forgotten</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Nor their Sacrifices</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Many came home and their wars came with them</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>And they struggled through many illnesses </em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>And are no longer here.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The young today need to understand the Sacrifices made</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Some who are older need to be reminded</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>The Cost of their Freedoms</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Came at a very High Price</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>So I'm doing what feels right for me</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Keeping the Angel tree up</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>With its Red, White and Blue lights</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Shining bright for all to see that visits me</em></span></p>50 cents vs 55 centstag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-12-10:6193495:BlogPost:5914082018-12-10T23:51:13.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>JUST A REMINDER JANUARY 1st POSTAGE STAMPS WILL INCREASE A NICKEL</p>
<p>so i went out and bought enough FOREVER STAMPS to last me until 2020</p>
<p>JUST A REMINDER JANUARY 1st POSTAGE STAMPS WILL INCREASE A NICKEL</p>
<p>so i went out and bought enough FOREVER STAMPS to last me until 2020</p>?? Gracefully Broken!tag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-12-02:6193495:BlogPost:5903142018-12-02T03:07:12.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>?? Gracefully Broken!<br></br> I was in Dollar Tree last night, and there was a lady and two kids behind me in the LONG line. One was a big kid, and the other one was a toddler. The bigger one had a pack of glow sticks, and the toddler was screaming for them. The Mom opened the pack and gave him one which stopped his tears. He walked around with it smiling; but then the bigger boy took it, and the toddler started screaming again. Just as the Mom was about to fuss, the older child bent the glow…</p>
<p>?? Gracefully Broken!<br/> I was in Dollar Tree last night, and there was a lady and two kids behind me in the LONG line. One was a big kid, and the other one was a toddler. The bigger one had a pack of glow sticks, and the toddler was screaming for them. The Mom opened the pack and gave him one which stopped his tears. He walked around with it smiling; but then the bigger boy took it, and the toddler started screaming again. Just as the Mom was about to fuss, the older child bent the glow stick and handed it back to the toddler. As we walked outside at the same time, the toddler noticed that the stick was now glowing; and his brother said, "I had to break it so that you could get the full effect from it."<br/> I almost ran, because l could hear God saying to me, "I had to break you to show you why I created you. You had to go through it so you could fulfill your purpose."<br/> That precious child was happy just swinging that "unbroken" glow stick around in the air, because he didn't understand what it was created to do - which was "glow".<br/> There are some people who will be content just "being," but some of us that God has chosen... we have to be "broken."<br/> We have to get sick.<br/> We have to lose a job.<br/> We go through a divorce.<br/> We have to bury our spouse, parents, best friend, or our child...</p>
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<p>In those moments of desperation, God is breaking us. But... when the breaking is done, then we will be able to see the reason for which we were created. So when you see us glowing, just know that we have been broken but healed by His Grace and Mercy!!! ?????</p>Stresstag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-11-28:6193495:BlogPost:5901052018-11-28T01:50:14.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
<p>Something to smile about, a lot to ponder upon, but all with a gem of positive thought for you.</p>
<p>A Great Lesson on Stress</p>
<p>A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'Half empty or half full?' She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To…</p>
<p>Something to smile about, a lot to ponder upon, but all with a gem of positive thought for you.</p>
<p>A Great Lesson on Stress</p>
<p>A young lady confidently walked around the room with a raised glass of water while leading a seminar and explaining stress management to her audience. Everyone knew she was going to ask the ultimate question, 'Half empty or half full?' She fooled them all. "How heavy is this glass of water?" she inquired with a smile. Answers called out ranged from 8 oz. To 20 oz.</p>
<p>She replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.</p>
<p>If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."</p>
<p>She continued, "and that's the way it is with stress. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won't be able to carry on."</p>
<p>"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden - holding stress longer and better each time practiced.</p>
<p>So, as early in the evening as you can, put all your burdens down. Don't carry them through the evening and into the night. Pick them up again tomorrow if you must.</p>
<p>20 great philosophies of life</p>
<p>1. Accept the fact that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue!</p>
<p>2. Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.</p>
<p>3. Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.</p>
<p>4. Drive carefully... It's not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.</p>
<p>5. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.</p>
<p>6. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.</p>
<p>7. It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.</p>
<p>8. Never buy a car you can't push.</p>
<p>9. Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.</p>
<p>10. Nobody cares if you can't dance well. Just get up and dance.</p>
<p>11. Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.</p>
<p>12. The second mouse gets the cheese.</p>
<p>13. When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.</p>
<p>14. Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.</p>
<p>15. You never know, you may have already completed your 'purpose for life' and made impacts on others you will never realize!</p>
<p>16. Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.</p>
<p>17. We could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty and some are dull. Some have weird names and all are different colors, but they all have to live in the same box.</p>
<p>18. A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.</p>
<p>19. Have an awesome day and know that someone has thought about you today.</p>
<p>AND MOST IMPORTANTLY</p>
<p>20. Save the earth..... It's the only planet with chocolate!</p>
<p>Be the kind of person that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says~~ "Oh Crap, they're up!"</p>Link to Smithonian Guntruck Videotag:warriornation.ning.com,2018-11-13:6193495:BlogPost:5895222018-11-13T23:52:57.000ZLoretta Riddell (Elohi)https://warriornation.ning.com/profile/LorettaRiddell
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Well this Month is Military Families Month,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Veterans Day on the 11th…</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Well this Month is Military Families Month,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Veterans Day on the 11th</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and Thanksgiving..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>In my world all three are important..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Thanksgiving is also a everyday event</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>because without the Military</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>I would not be able to say what I think</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>or do any of the things I do every day..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>The day a young man or woman puts on a Uniform</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and takes their Oath</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>their lives are changed forever..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>It also changes the lives of their Families..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Many gave their lives.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>others suffered devastating life altering wounds,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and none escaped life altering inner wounds</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>that they would carry their whole life time...</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Sure they now have many abbreviated words</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>to describe what our Soldiers and Veterans live and deal with</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>on a daily basis..</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Some Families coped and struggled</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and remained together,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>others were torn apart,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and to this day</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>too many of our Veterans and Serving</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>are taking their own lives</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and some actually take their loved ones out with them..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>I have no answers</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>but I do know more needs to be done to help them..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>I do a Buddy Check on many of my Veterans</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>and the rest I put in Gods Hands</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>because I am only one Person..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>But this is a good Month</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>for everyone to do a Buddy Check</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>on a Military Family,</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>a Veteran or a Serving Man or Woman..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>That call could be a life saver.</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>It could be that your caring call</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>could change someones life..</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>Should a, Could a, Would a but....</em></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>is not the answer to helping someone..</em></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><em>They all deserve to know somebody cares</em></span></p>
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