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...






Wow, Somebody has some serious pumpkin carving talent!!!
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Hugs
Kim
They're all cute! And nice carvings! Thank you for sharing. You have a great weekend sister. It felt like it was just yesterday when I was saying that last Friday. God bless you and your family. Keep that smile on your face. It makes people wonder what you're up to. Except Him. He knows He is the reason why that smile never fades away...Love to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are so cute! What an adorable way to carve these pumpkins!
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Oh my goodness! These are hilarious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the smiles!
Sweet Blessings!
Jackie
Really cute, poor little scared babies.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! How extrememy cute!!! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteCute! So, cute! My grandkids would love them!!!
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Andrea
Wow these are awesome! Someone has some serious talent and a WHOLE LOT OF PATIENCE....LOL
ReplyDeleteLove you Mary Happy Friday
Have a blessed weekend
That is so cute Mary. I hope you are well. I miss you and am still praying.
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Debbie
Really cute.
ReplyDeleteReally cute.
ReplyDeleteThat last photo is adorable! Love you dear sister. Have a beautiful weekend in the LORD.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite picture is the one with the pug! How cute!
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