FREEDOM SALUTE

Sunday morning there was a special program honoring Michaels unit. It was wonderful to see all of these hero's receiving recognition for their service! The governer was there, and if I knew better how to work my camara I would have a wonderful picture of Michael shaking his hand. LOL. It was a great to see our soldiers honored by the State that sent them.

Michaels Unit Welcome Home Celebration

4th of July. All of our grandchildren-for one more month anyway!!!!

New to Me Van

I am so excited. We were car shopping with Michael last week, when I spotted a van that just had my name written on it. Since Feb. when Sage was born, if we all wanted to go somewhere we had to take 2 cars. Getting the girls in and out of Grandpas 2-door car was not fun, especially when we went to church and I was in a dress. So when this van called out my name I could not resist! It is a 97, but that is ok with me. It has passenger sliding doors on both sides! Getting the kids in and out is a breeze! I am naming it the "Grandmamobile"! I love to drive it, to bad gas prices are so high! Picture will be coming soon. Needless to say, with my van, Forrests car, Lyssa's car and now Michael's car, to say nothing of the Crown Victoria in the driveway-our house looks like a car lot!

Michael is home.

Those are wonderful words for a Mother to be able to say. This past year has been a journey, one that I am grateful is over. I have learned a new level of respect for Military families and the sacrifices they make in our behalf. I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Patriot Guard? As thier hats proclaim-they stand for those who stand for us. They support the troops-even when the plane is coming in at midnight. They were there to line the walk from the plane to the families with flags. What a tribute to these men! Many of them are Vietnam Veterans. The reception they recieved on their return was so different! They are true patriots, and this mother is very grateful to them!

145th Field Artillery #1

Michael is home!

Hurray for the great state of Texas. Michael is either there or on his way! HOOAH! Calls started coming into families last night when planes landed on American Soil for refueling. I am keeping the phone by my side!