I noticed Bill sitting in our local park where I walk. He glanced my way just as I finished the last exercise walk song on my playlist. He shouted and pointed to my car: “Hey, is that your car with the Nam front license plate? I stepped closer into the veranda where Bill sat on a picnic bench. I noticed his Vietnam Vet cap and instantly I knew why I walked there that day. The Marine Vet served during the 1960’s, the same time span as my husband. Bill talked a lot about the war evoking my emotions from laughter to tears. My South Vietnam front plate often prompts a conversation with a stranger and I’ve learned a deep respect for it over the years. It is my way of listening to a veteran. I enjoyed listening to Bill. He made me laugh in spots but he made me cry as well. Like when he talked about the sandwich lady. “Do you ever eat at the sandwich shop in the gas station down the street...

You always brighten my day. GOD bless you. If you dont mind send up an a prayer for me. My allergies are horrid and I can barely breath. Thanks for being a faithful prayer warrior and friend.
ReplyDeletelove and prayers, andrea
How 'bout just having that man use "ear plugs and really, really dark shades?" :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great Friday sister Mary! I'll pray for sis Andrea, too. Like her, my allergy is bothering me, too. My sinuses feel heavy. But thanks be to God it's not as severe as it used to be. Love you sister!
Oh no!! That was too funny. I am still laughing my friend. Love it! Almost makes me wish I had a kid with ADHD LOL.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday my friend.
Kim
Oh my, LOLOL - too funny.
ReplyDeleteI love that!!! More schools need to use this method and kids would behave a lot better.
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Hi My Friend,
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to the Friday Funnies...and you made me chuckle today with this one! :D
I will be sending prayer up as well for Andrea. My allergies usually hit near the end of June so empathize deeply with her.
Love you and keep them comin!
Hugs,
Alleluiabelle
very funny!
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I never used to hear much about attention deficit disorder growing up. Maybe the difference in disciplining children has changed? Anyway, have a good weekend Mary.
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your funnies and this one was a goodin :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I just read a book on ADHD, the video brought a smile...wish the problem could be solved so simply.
ReplyDeleteStopped by to send my love to you this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Praying for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove you.