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 have my prayers, sweet friend. LOVE YOU, MUCH! andrea
ReplyDeletePraying for a safe trip back and forth and a wonderful time with your daughter and her family...
ReplyDeleteGod bless you sister Mary. Love you in Christ!
Have a wonderful trip and enjoy the cooler weather. It's so hot right now. I'll pray for your safe return, Mary.
ReplyDeletePraying safe travels and God's presence to be with you all. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord grant you journey mercies and a wonderful time together.
ReplyDeleteWarm thoughts,
~Silver
I hope you have a wonderful time! Grandma time is sweet! Tell us all about it when you return!
ReplyDeleteThank you, for entrusting us - and knowing we hold you, too, in our prayers, Mary. 'Looking forward to seeing new pix!
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Mary,
ReplyDeletePraying Traveling mercies and the Joy of the Lord to be with you all!!
Enjoy every second! Will miss you and look forward to hearing and seeing pictures of your trip :)
love love love you!!!
Praying for traveling mercies and also for your time with your precious daughter and granddaughter. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful trip! Enjoy the visit with your family and treasure your time together. Looking forward to hearing about it when you get back.
ReplyDeletePraying for safe travels.
Have a blast Mary!
ReplyDeleteMy Precious Sister Mary,
ReplyDeleteYou are the best! I love you. I will be praying for a safe trip the complete way to and from till your home and thereafter.
My thoughts and prayers are with you on your trip. Enjoy your little one.
Thank you for your continued love and prayer support for my husband and I as we tread through the deep waters. Your love, encouragement inspiring thoughts and prayers conveyed within your comments on my site, are a true blessing from God.
Love, blessings, prayers & ((((BIG HUGS))),
Alleluiabelle
I'll lift up a prayer right now!
ReplyDeleteI miss you dear friend. I trust you are enjoying that sweet granddaughter of yours. My thoughts are with you and my prayers are being said.
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Alleluiabelle
Blessings, dear friend, and safe travel.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
Andrea
Just wanted to stop by and remind you...I LOVE YOU and I AM PRAYING FOR YOU!!
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Hi sister Mary! Popping over to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Spiritual Sunday! We miss you but hope you're having a great time with your granddaughter and the rest of your family. God bless. Love you in Christ!
ReplyDeleteHope you all are having a wonderful time!
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