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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...

Loved this, Mary! Left you a note over at Women Walking with Jesus. :) xo
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your article at Women Walking With Jesus. Maybe enjoy isn't the right word but I was impacted by it. I have the same struggle with sweets and really went overboard when my granddaughters were here last week. With Jesus help. I know I can get back on the right track to feeling good. Thanks for your post.
ReplyDeleteMary, this article could well have been written about me (or for me ... I can't decide which is correct.)
ReplyDeleteI always prided myself on my discipline, but lost all focus on the last year. Just yesterday I bowed my head and told Jesus, "I can't do this alone."
Thank you for helping me realize, I'm not alone!
Awesome post! And what truth! I love the way our Lord responds to our questions...Always short and simple. But straight to the point!
ReplyDeleteStay strong sister and thank you for always encouraging us too...
Great posts on the practical ways in which God instructs us in our daily lives.
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