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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

VETERAN'S DAY
Veteran's Day is tomorrow and now is the time to thank any veterans in your life. I've been blessed to have been influenced by the armed forces for many years. My dad was in the Korean War when my brother Randy was born but I don't remember anything about that since I was a baby. But when I was in college, I met my first man in uniform. it was my husband's best friend. A few days later I met my Dave. Sigh. There's just something about a man in a uniform, isn't there? I was a goner pretty quickly. When we married, I was around soldiers a lot. They were always at our house. When I'd go to the commissary or the theater on base at Chanute Air Force base in IL, I'd get whistled at. That was fun. LOL Soldiers are a special breed. They really are special.

His father had been in World War II and that "greatest generation" is quickly passing away. Dad was a really good man. Quiet, loved kids, good with his hands and could fix anything. His son is very much like him. Dave learned from the best. He went to heaven in April, and we all miss him so. He loved to talk about World War II and the things he'd seen. He was never in combat. A gentle man like him couldn't have handled any killing.

Now we have a new generation of soldiers. Trained, handsome, dedicated. Great soldiers! This picture is of my nephew Adam Rhoads. He's over in the middle east right now. He's a newlywed and misses his beautiful wife, Hannah, but he did his duty. I'm so proud of him! So I want to say thank you to Adam and all the soldiers like him through the generations who have kept us safe and free! I love you guys!

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Colleen Coble  
posted at 8:10 AM  
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At 8:29 AM, Blogger Diann Hunt said...

I echo your comments. I want to thank my nephew, Scott, who has been in the Middle East and is going back for another tour of duty. Thank you, thank you, thank you, to those of you who serve our country so faithfully and at great sacrifice.

We love you and pray for you!!!

 
At 9:36 AM, Blogger Michelle V said...

I agree, Colleen! I am so thankful for all of our men and women in service for our country! My oldest son is leaning towards the military when he graduates in a year and a half. I had some mixed emotions when he first told me that, but I'll be proud of him and support him no matter what he decides.

Blessings
Michelle

 
At 9:57 AM, Blogger Jaime Wright said...

Wow. Veterans!!! I love them so much!! I come from an ARMY family so they r dear to my heart.

 
At 11:15 AM, Blogger collettakay said...

My dad was in the Army during Vietnam. My 19-year-old cousin recently completed Marine boot camp and is now in Missouri for his specialized schooling.

I just up a prayer for safetly and comfort for your nephew. Let's make sure to keep all our soldiers in our prayers!

 
At 11:25 AM, Blogger Jaime Wright said...

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At 7:42 PM, Blogger quietspirit said...

Colleen:
My Dad was in WWII and Korea War. I got my school shots on a Marine Corps base. My husband was in the Navy,he is considered a Vietnam Era veteran. Had he re-enlisted, he would have been sent to Vietnam. Dad died on June 5th. Strange part of it is my stepfather, a veteran of WWII died on June 3rd. We really do need to thank and honor our soldiers, sailors and air men for what they do.

 
At 9:27 PM, Blogger Kristin said...

YAY to all our soldiers!!! I am so grateful that they give me the right to be free. I want your nephew home soon so he can enjoy it too! And his beautiful wife.

 
At 1:14 AM, Blogger Cheri said...

Colleen, there IS something about a man in uniform, lol. Way back when I was first married at age 19 I spent a year at Beaufort, SC after my first husband returned from Vietnam.

My second husband also served in Vietnam and received two purple hearts from two separate, fairly severe injuries. So many came back from that war changed forever.

My dad served in WWII but did not see combat, either. I am so sorry for those of you who have lost your dads. At 88, my dad has just been diagnosed with a blocked main artery and they are deciding on the risks/benefits of surgery.

I am so thankful at the caliber of our service people today. They are serving in a world with a new type of war, and I pray God's protection over your nephew and all those serving as well as for their families who are coping at home.

Cheri

 

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Kristin Billerbeck is a proud Californian, wife, mother of four, and connoisseur of the irrelevant. She writes Christian Chick Lit; where she finds need for most of the useless facts lulling about in her head.

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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.

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