I had a wonderful suprise in the mail today. A flag was sent to us by a soldier from our church whom Stephanie and I have sent CARE PACKAGES to while he is in Iraq. I never believed we would receive something as wonderful as this, with the certificate. (I covered his name, just for his family's privacy) Home is a wonderful place...in great part d/t the selfless soldiers we have who protect us and keep this country free. In case you can't read the certificate:
"To All Whom May View This Flag Greetings:
Know that on the 27th Day of August 2008 this
flag was flown in the face of the enemy to
protect liberty and freedom for all man kind."
Being home has brought other wonderful benefits:
- Hugs from grandkids
- Not having to pay for a shower, nor worrying that it will shut off and leave me with conditioner in my hair.
- Not having to use a crank flashlight to read my book at night
- Don't have to empty the porta-potty.
- Don't have to use a laundromat
- Can leave Tommie out the back door without worrying if a grizzley or wolf will have her for a snack
- It's not raining 1/2 of the time!
Things we miss about being on the road:
- Meeting all the new folks we met on the journey
- Experiencing the beauty of the wonderful state of Alaska....and then only touched 1/3rd of it! There's still so much to see!
