tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post8418187660683328366..comments2023-05-13T03:35:23.876-05:00Comments on The Lost Fart of Blogging: And Then There's Army Strong!Bobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120554561277504589noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-7746217584326089682008-05-18T21:53:00.000-05:002008-05-18T21:53:00.000-05:00How proud both you and your son must be! When I w...How proud both you and your son must be! <BR/><BR/>When I was in the military (3rd generation, first female of the family) our flight at basic was made-up to look like battle-victims for some manual. <BR/><BR/>Wish I could find it.Mrs. Whohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15756079166320905027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-20077048153767616582008-05-18T20:18:00.000-05:002008-05-18T20:18:00.000-05:00Seeker--Absolutely! There's no nobler calling than...Seeker--<BR/>Absolutely! There's no nobler calling than military wife, but that calling requires great self-sacrifice (probably more than that of the husband in service), so count yourself blessed if the Lord spares you that duty. But count yourself honored if He grants you that burden.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120554561277504589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-24053677441972878462008-05-18T13:24:00.000-05:002008-05-18T13:24:00.000-05:00Uncle Bob - Maybe I could just marry in, then. ;-)...Uncle Bob - Maybe I could just marry in, then. ;-)<BR/>-JShalomSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591133790619806903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-91785531637410081702008-05-17T12:04:00.000-05:002008-05-17T12:04:00.000-05:00Jennifer--Do keep us posted on Charles.Donna--Yeah...Jennifer--<BR/>Do keep us posted on Charles.<BR/><BR/>Donna--<BR/>Yeah, we have one of those stickers too -- right next to the two blue stars. Go Army! <BR/><BR/>And in case Andy's reading this, "Go Air Force!!!" My first-born son, right now the focus is on James because of the swirling emotions surrounding empty-nesting, but <B>I am so proud of all you guys.</B> I just don't tell you as well or Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120554561277504589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-66854402626667552762008-05-17T09:37:00.000-05:002008-05-17T09:37:00.000-05:00Bob, I like your blog more every day. Besides bri...Bob, I like your blog more every day. Besides bringing back memories of my own childhood, you make me miss being associated with the Army. After being an Air Force brat for 12 years and an Army wife for 22 more and working civil service for the Army for 21 years, I love to hear about the military. Since we move away from Fort Hood, it surprises me how much I miss being around all things Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-66035580806562251942008-05-16T23:59:00.000-05:002008-05-16T23:59:00.000-05:00Really hard to type a return comment when I am lau...Really hard to type a return comment when I am laughing with tears running down my face. THANK YOU Bob! Your comment was the absolute BRIGHT spot in my day. <BR/><BR/><BR/>I thought about you and that Joyce Lady today. Sent prayers up before the throne for y'all!<BR/><BR/>And yes, We will be in touch with Charles. I know you pray for our Military, and one of those young men is named Charles jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-31273328894378516752008-05-16T21:53:00.000-05:002008-05-16T21:53:00.000-05:00Seeker--I know it's "chauvinistic" of me, but the ...Seeker--<BR/>I know it's "chauvinistic" of me, but the service is no place for you ladies. America doesn't need to hide behind the skirts of its tender gender.<BR/><BR/>Buffi--<BR/>Let's not be bad-mouthing the Navy. My brother Roy has a son who's a sailor. And he has another one whose an airman in the reserves, and yet a third who's a soldier -- Hoo-Ah! (oops, mustn't show favoritism). So Roy Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120554561277504589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-40816117613608764842008-05-16T17:21:00.000-05:002008-05-16T17:21:00.000-05:00Okay, it really was a great commercial. I actuall...Okay, it really was a great commercial. I actually had the thought, "I wonder if I could do that... I'd love to be part of something like that." And truth be told, I would love it. I love what our military stands for; I love the patriotism, and I LOVE those men and women for being willing to lay it all on the line for me and for freedom. I don't think that it is God's call on my life (but ShalomSeekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591133790619806903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-17976544766317769712008-05-16T14:23:00.000-05:002008-05-16T14:23:00.000-05:00I just checked this post from work and noticed tha...I just checked this post from work and noticed that the red circle around James's face doesn't show up very well on this display. If you don't see the circle, then James is the one directly above the young lady who glances toward the camera.<BR/><BR/>James and I visited last night as I was posting this and he told me something funny about this video. After James recognized himself in the clip, heBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120554561277504589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-56628776061970752582008-05-16T13:36:00.000-05:002008-05-16T13:36:00.000-05:00Yay, James! Of course, he could have followed his...Yay, James! Of course, he could have followed his even smarter brother's choice and joined the USAF, but we'll love him anyway. At least he didn't go Navy! ;)<BR/><BR/>I'm praying for safe travels for James!buffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538784348871265028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-65246538030469965672008-05-16T13:24:00.000-05:002008-05-16T13:24:00.000-05:00That is SO COOL!!xoLBCThat is SO COOL!!<BR/><BR/>xo<BR/>LBCLadybug Crossinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396101565678823825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-52140439553015156812008-05-16T08:30:00.000-05:002008-05-16T08:30:00.000-05:00It is hard to believe that it was more than half a...It is hard to believe that it was more than half a life ago when I raised my right hand and swore to defend the US from all enemies, foreign and domestic. (An oath that has never been rescinded.)<BR/><BR/>Where have the years gone?<BR/><BR/>James, his cousins, and all of their comrades in arms are in our prayers.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10596065269535476259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-80095212071678130922008-05-16T08:11:00.000-05:002008-05-16T08:11:00.000-05:00Wow.Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5618278694134380990.post-73909840350131324352008-05-16T00:43:00.000-05:002008-05-16T00:43:00.000-05:00The video made me cry for some reason.I love this ...The video made me cry for some reason.<BR/><BR/>I love this country Bob, and I love your son for serving it. He is in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>One of my kids' karate teachers is leaving for Basic next Wednesday. After we told him good bye tonight, I cried. He is a good kid and his choice to serve is so noble. I love him for teaching my kids to protect themselves through martial arts and I love jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.com