Today was rainy and damp. It was a perfect day to start putting up my many trees. I was able to put up three and completely decorate one. The military tree is the first one to get decked out and in my mind the most meaningful. Although, I really do love all the others, too. We are a dedicated Navy […]
On Saturday, February 6th, my husband and I traveled to the Naval Academy with my daughter, her husband and her father in-law. We were on our way to watch my grandson, Midshipman Christian Correale compete against Army in gymnastics. Now, I could write about how beautiful the academy is, how Navy beat Army, and how my grandson scored his personal best on the parallel bars and rings; but I’m not. Tonight, I choose to write about the parents of these wonderful young men and women, who chose to serve their country, whether through the academy or enlisting in one of the military branches. My pleasure and more……. It has been my pleasure to visit both the Naval Academy and West Point. I also have many friends who have a son or daughter serving at home or abroad. My oldest son,enlisted right out of high school in the eighties, as well. Whenever I travel, and see a man or woman, regardless of age, dressed in uniform, I always try to strike up a conversation. It is important to let them know how much I appreciate what they do not only for me, but for all of us. Whether I am at a military football game, gymnastic meet, or talking with parents, who have a son or daughter serving, I am always in awe of the tremendous love and pride they feel for their loved ones. It is written on their faces, and heard through their beautiful […]
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