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...







Oh goodness! They are all so cute but the spaghetti and meatballs was ADORABLE!!!
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Kim
Oh man, these were cute! Huge smile on my face. ;D
ReplyDeleteOh my my my! These are just ADORABLE!! My favorite is the sweet little cheerleader in the last pic :) She is just darling!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you ♥
I love the photos! Aren't children just the cutest things ever! I miss my little grand babies but will get to see them next weekend.
ReplyDeleteI laughed when I got to Susanna!!
ReplyDeleteOh how precious! I loved the Lipton tea bag child because being sick this week I've drank a lot of tea :)
ReplyDeleteLove you girl!
Precious! ...
ReplyDelete'specially that Chargers gal :)
Who can resist? So adorable! Cute cheer leader there for Chargers! Blessings to you sister!
ReplyDeleteCutest costumes ever! The Tricuit baby's face reminds me of ours when he was that age (he's 21 now... how time flies..)
ReplyDeleteBlessings! Laurie