Prayers for all our soldiers who have died for us and those serving today. Also many prayers for the families left behind - their sacrifice is so great.
Yesterday was a good day spent with family. Today will be quieter and more reflective. I have been very fortunate to not lose anyone I know in war; but have several family members who have and still do serve.
Tazman Designs - Postings of my Quilts and other doings.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Mother Nature
About 3 miles from us there is a swampy area next to and behind a local business. The last couple weeks I have noticed a swan there that is sitting on a nest. Everytime I saw her, her head was down and there wasn't any movement. Finally got over there and found her with her head up and got a picture of her. It is the first time I have seen a nesting swan. Looking forward to seeing her babies.
I've pieced about 100 hexes so far in the quilt that I am making. I have a long way to go. LOL
Sunday, May 3, 2009
A Great Cause
Last night we went to The Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund annual dinner. It was a impressive evening. The dinner was excellent and there were many items for silent and live auction. Despite the problems with the economy, they had a bigger turnout than last year. They had one dinner table set up with empty seats to represent those that had not come home from each of the branches of military. On the table at each seat was a cap from every branch, a slice of lemon to represent the bitterness of war and salt for the tears of those who have suffered a loss.
The keynote speaker was Marcus Luttrell, a former Navy SEAL. He and 3 team mates who went into the mountainess border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on an operation. He was the only one to survive the battle. He gave a wonderful inside view of Navy SEAL training and what happened on that mountain. He has a book about it called Lone Survivor. I haven't read it yet, but people that have say it is a very good book.
We didn't come away with anything from the auctions, but is was a very impressive evening for an excellent cause. Their website is www.fwsf.org
Keep our soldiers in your prayers
Marge
The keynote speaker was Marcus Luttrell, a former Navy SEAL. He and 3 team mates who went into the mountainess border of Afghanistan and Pakistan on an operation. He was the only one to survive the battle. He gave a wonderful inside view of Navy SEAL training and what happened on that mountain. He has a book about it called Lone Survivor. I haven't read it yet, but people that have say it is a very good book.
We didn't come away with anything from the auctions, but is was a very impressive evening for an excellent cause. Their website is www.fwsf.org
Keep our soldiers in your prayers
Marge
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