Josh is an inspiration he’s 17 and has several books pending publication.
Amazing Angels who accomplish many things wingtip to wingtip.
An Angel is a giver of kindness and mercy. While this might be said of all, I know the most amazing angels of all.
They are Soldiers Angels.
A group of unsung heroes from all walks of life. They have one thing in common. A wish that “May No Soldier Go Unloved.”
These angels open their hearts to help the soldiers, they ask nothing in return.
The biggest gift you can give one of these angels is a thank you. If you really want to make their day and you’re deployed “Free Mail” is a huge present.
As an Army wife I’ve chatted with lots of soldiers, the ones who have been supported by a Soldiers Angel have the most wonderful things to say. I have been amazed by the support given by the angels many times and in more than one way.
All I can say is that the world is a much better place thanks to this wonderful group.
I know of no words that can truely say that would express how I feel about this wonderful group that I am blessed to be part of.
Volunteer Luncheon
I was voluntold by several people to attend a luncheon today. With me being on crutches and using a wheel chair for bigger outings I was reluctant. I am also not a fan of praise for the volunteer things I do, I prefer to fly under the radar.
I want to share with you the lovely word my husband wrote about me and my volunteer work (He didn’t want to write the blog post so…)
My wife Ann:
Ann does more good than anyone knows.
She is always smiling, and willing to help.
She’ll get up at 3am to make coffee for the FRG, or make beds for returning soldiers. She’ll even turn the living room into a warehouse or drive cross-country to get something that’s needed.
She’ll stay up late listening to a vet friend who just needs an ear.
Then at the Airborne & Special Operations Museum she’ll watch and chat with visitors, and take a few photos.
Sometimes she surprises me. To quote her when I told her she was getting an award and the XO had been asking about her.
“The best way to see into my heart is to read my blog.”
I can’t count the times she’s told me she’s up to something with that grin, and it’s always good mischief.
She’s an angel at heart, a true Soldiers Angel. (As long as she’s had her coffee.)
This is the award I received I could not have achieved this without the help of my Soldiers Angels friends. Wingtip to wingtip we can do anything. I thank all of my angel friends and supporters.
Ouch, I’m on crutches
Okay I have to start out by saying I have a bad right ankle, I’m well aware of this.
So I went and twisted my ankle, not even badly, well not the first time. Just that little roll was enough to land me on crutches. Then my dear kitten Philip (yep my water lovin’ cat) goes and trips me on the crutches. Well can we say more damage was the result.
I went back to the doc, and well the result is I’m stuck for 3-4 weeks. Now add that to the fact I HATE crutches with a passion, and I hate not being able to do stuff and we get to the heart of the issue.
So after much angst and trying to wriggle out of this I was stuck on the sticks.
Well a few falls more and I contacted Doc again. I remembered we still have my Mom’s wheel chair. Not ideal but I can use my hands, so it’s an improvement. His response was “I don’t care what you use just stay off that thing and stop falling. If the chair helps you by all means USE it.”
Yep the even go for rides.
Well it seems I am not the only one who likes my chair.
Yes they still get in the way, but I can do things, at least some things for myself again. The chair has taught them it’s better to be on my lap or up high than on the ground, when I am rollin’ around.
Oh and to top everything off I have two Army Wife functions to attend this week. Can you say I’ll be on a roll. (yes bad pun intended)
On the bright side, I may just may find more time to pound keys.