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...



LOL! Those are great! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Jackie
The reaction would have been a great shot, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your continued prayers and support.
Much love, hugs, and prayers, andrea
LOL....Thanks for making us laugh!!! Have a great weekend sister Mary! God bless you. [[[Mary]]]]...
ReplyDeleteOH Dear! That was too funny....have to admit ~ the 2nd one took me awhile to figure out....my son had to help me..... :) wonder what that means! LOL
ReplyDeletelove you Mary!!
You always have some of the funniest things on Friday! I love coming over and getting a good laugh in!
ReplyDeleteBIG giant hugs to you my sweet friend.
Kim
Both of these a fabulous!!! I would have loved to see the reaction shot on that first one too! Whoever took that pic did a great job catching the water in mid air about to drench unsuspecting victims. LOL
ReplyDeleteHi Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteI love coming here on Fridays when I am able to catch such a good laugh from your postings. These two pictures did just that :D
I would love to have seen the reaction on the faces of those underneath the unsuspecting waterfalls...Oh My!
My prayers are always with you sweet sister.
Love you,
Alleluiabele
LOL! Love the upside down blond!!! And oh, to have been there when the water hit! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteGod bless,
Mary
So funny! Thank you for the smiles!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful, blessed weekend!
Love,
Andrea
Hello there. Just dropping by to see how you're doing. I feel like I've been away so, so long (come to think of it, I have).
ReplyDeleteWe'll be home late Sunday. I'm excited to again have a routine. Hopefully there will be another of those Arizona blogger gatherings too.
Hugs,
Kathleen