Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Life with Mama

We are all still adjusting to being back in Mama's house.There are six of us adjusting to each other.
Mama is still unable to walk so it is better for her and the therapists to be here.
She has good days and bad days. Some days she can help herself alot and some days she just can't do
it. The Pt comes 3 times a week to excercise and show her how to transfer herself from chair to bed
etc.She also has an aide that comes and helps her bathe.I am sure going to miss that help when it ends.
We miss the peace and quiet of the lake but at the same time enjoy at least I do being closer to
everything and family members and friends.
It is a challenge with our fur babies between my granddaughter and myself we have 5 and we have to
time which dog is where and when.
But life is good and I am going to enjoy and make the best of this season of my life.
Until next time
Linda

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Purple Heart Dinner

Last night we attended our 3rd Purple Heart Dinner held by the town of Wake Forest for veterans
who in combat have received a Purple Heart.
It is a great honor for these veterans to be recognized for what they have done and what they have been through.
The dinner was blessed to still have WW11 veterans to be able to share in this tribute. From WW11,
Korean, Vietnam and Iraq.Forty three names listed on the program sadly a few didnot make it back home and were represented by family members.The dinner and the recognition of these veterans is held with much dignity and respect.
The guest speaker this year was Col Danny R McKnight USA retired. He was involved with the
famous Black Hawk Down incident.
My husband is a Vietnam veteran and these men and women didnot receive the welcome they so deserved. Our country and its people have realized that and are now doing whatever they can do
to thank them for their service to our country. No matter how we feel about a situation our military
are called to fight in we must always take care of them and support them
My heart was touched by the two veterans from the Iraq war such devastating TBI. I cried for the young men and for the families. Such a sacrifice they have made for our country.
I give my thanks to the men and women who started this dinner and the town of Wake Forest
and all involved for making this tribute possible for our veterans.
Until Next Time
Linda

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