Earlzagurl*Flip'sMom*'s Blog (10)

We must never forget who gets the credit for the freedom we have, of which we should be eternally grateful. I watched the flag pass by one day, it fluttered in the breeze. A young sailor saluted it, and then stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform; so young, so tall, so proud, with hair cut square and eyes alert he'd stand out in the crowd. I thought how many men like him had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil; how many mothers' tears? How many pilots planes shot down? How… Continue

Give us, Lord, a bit o' sun, A bit o' work and a bit o' fun; Give us in all the struggle and sputter, Our daily bread and a bit o' butter. Give us health, Our keep to make, An' a bit to spare for others' sake. Give us, too, a bit of song, And a tale, and a book to help us along. Give us, Lord, a chance to be our goodly best, brave, wise and free, Our goodly best for ourself and others, till all men learn to live as brothers. Continue

Hello world, hope you're listening, forgive me if I'm young for speaking out of turn. There's someone I've been missing. I think they could be the better half of me. They're in the wrong place trying to make it right, but I'm tired of justifying so I say You'll Come Home, Come Home, cause I've been waiting for you for so long, for so long, and right now there's a war between the vanities but all I see is you and me. The fight for you is all I've ever know. So Come home. I get lost in the beauty… Continue

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He walked in with a salty sway, Lookin' like Blackbeard in his day, A brother in arms just like me, I was born a son of the sea, I can't be still, I can't be tied, The only time I feel alive is, When the wind fills my sail, Riding on a lifelong swell, Let my heart take me where it wants to go, That's the heart of a sailor, the heart of a sailor. He slid a stool and a beer to me, Said, you know, we're a dying breed, Here's to love lost and new found friends, And living our life in the boat we're… Continue

There's nothing like the blessing of a little baby boy{s} to fill your home with sunshine and fill your heart with joy, with hugs and bugs and footballs, baseballs, toys and grins, you'll cherish all the memories that you will share with him. Take the time to walk and talk, to share his dreams and plans, all too soon your little boy will grow to be a man. Continue

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I may clutch a picture of my child, wander into his room where memories run wild. Thoughts come with me where ever I go, prayers often lead my way, you know. My young one has left to be so brave, the hero of my heart, gone to save. At times I want to reach out and hold, but I know his answer, "Mom Be Bold". The love of my child is part of me, so strong and good it will always be nurtured in life by a caring heart. This child to me is a work of art. Dear God, you know my love is true, I've prayed… Continue

Almighty God, Who gives strength to the weak and upholds those who might fall, give my Sailor courage to do what is right, for those who trust in You have no fear. Make my Sailor brave to face any danger which may threaten him. Give my Sailor the help You have promised to those who ask it, that he may overcome his fears and go bravely forward. Fill my Sailor with courage that nothing which is his duty to do may be too hard for him. Let him put his trust in Your power and goodness. In Jesus' Name… Continue

I give my complete and unwavering support to my Sailor. As my son serves the people of the United States, so I humbly offer up my prayers for his safety and health of those he serves beside. I respect his choice to adhere to a strict moral code and system of values that has preserved our great country for over two centuries. I accept that my Sailor's first duties to his country and understand that the sacrifice he willingly makes is what keeps our nation great. I will never expect anything but t… Continue