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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 12:46:59 PM
Hi Ladies,
In honor of my Mr. Frank (and to support our Lost Art of Letter Writing Swap ..and.. merit badge, I thought I would share the following link, perhaps we could write a letter to a soldier, to encourage, share gratitude, etc. For they are not the only ones who sacrifice for our country, their families do as well. I witnessed first hand the post tramatic stress my Mr. Frank experienced from WWII alone, he was a Navy Veteran, a kamikaze came in and bombed his ship, killed his crew, he was the only survivor, however, he fell to the deck below and broke his back. And, this was after the war was called off, but back then, technology did not provide for instant communciation, that message had not yet been communicated and received by the Japanese Pilots. Three surgeries later, he continued to serve in the Navy through the Korea and Vietnam wars and up until he retired. He experienced bad dreams, PTS and pain every single night up until last night. I know without a doubt he's resting in peace now.
I'm sure our current troops would love any support you're willing to share.
https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jan 29 2023 : 3:30:32 PM
THank you, Ladies, for sharing love and comfort. xo
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| AussieChick |
Posted - Jan 29 2023 : 3:28:55 PM
April - thank you for the link. I know for sure that Mr. Frank's legacy will live on because he had dear friends like you.
Dianna - thank you for sharing such a lovely poem.
Farmgirl #6058
Farmgirl Sister of the Year 2021
"The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have". |
| GinnyBelle |
Posted - Jan 26 2023 : 7:11:47 PM
Oh April, I am sorry to hear of his passing! I remember you telling me about him in some of your letters or emails. Hopefully he has finally found the peace and rest that he deserves! I will keep you in my prayers.
Hannah #6994 |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jan 26 2023 : 05:57:45 AM
April, so sorry for your loss, and thank you for the link to send letters.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| Jokamartell |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 7:26:33 PM
Thanks for sharing, April! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| Dreamer42 |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 4:40:16 PM
Thank you, ladies. f only one letter gets sent, I will be so grateful. You just never know what gesture, what word, phrase, poem, quote or smile will make all the difference to someone. Thank you for sharing any extra love you can afford.
Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:58:45 PM
April, thank-you for your story and this important link. The lives of our soldiers deserve our respect and honoring them is important to acknowledge their contributions.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| JeanP |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:44:08 PM
Thank you so much April for sharing this link and a glimpse into the life of the marvelous Mr. Frank. He seems like a wonderful, caring person, as are you.
"However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at."
. . . .Stephen Hawking
"When life gives you junk, make a junk journal."
. . . .jean pici |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 3:10:47 PM
April, so sorry for your loss, and thank you for the link to send letters.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| MaryJanesNiece |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 2:55:52 PM
April, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Soldiers have done so much for us and really get so little in return. I think sending them letters is a great idea.
Krista |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:41:43 PM
Thank you so much April for sharing your Mr. Frank with us what a special man and hero. Thank you too for the link, as a retired military wife I enjoy our older veterans who do not have anyone, they always seem so lost and lonely. Thank you for reminding us not to forget these hero’s!
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| suny58 |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:37:39 PM
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| suny58 |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:33:42 PM
April, I'm so very sorry for the loss of a very special friend and a hero!! I will hang a flag in his honor ( and Mr Charles, our dear war vet who passed a couple weeks ago) huge hugs dear April. I'm truly sorry. BTW, great link, as a military wife, retired, I've been writing and sending cards for years now. Thank you for posting this. God bless ALL our veterans, active and retired!
Farmgirl #7103
FGOTM January 2018
Dianna
"Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
| nndairy |
Posted - Jan 25 2023 : 1:16:50 PM
What a fantastic idea! Thanks for the link. I'm sorry to hear you lost Mr. Frank. What an amazing man!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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