Day #9 - Veterans Day 2008

In the spring of 2006 we took our boys to Washington DC to see our nation's capital. The cherry blossoms were blooming and it was a gorgeous week. We spent several days on The Mall visiting the Smithsonian buildings. We pre-arranged a personal tour of the Capitol Building. We ate lunch overlooking the Potomac River. It was the best vacation we remember as a family to date. Of all the sites we took in, our visit to Arlington Cemetery was the standout.

We sat in respectful silence as we watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It was riveting, emotional and life changing.

"Here Rests in Honored Glory An American Soldier

Known But To God"

My Papaw served in the Army during WWI;
MDH's Papaw served in the Army during WWII;
My Dad served in the United States Air Force;
My Brother Served in the United States Navy;
We presently have an uncle serving in the National Guard.

Thank you Veterans for your service to our country.


Thanks for reading, Rosie.

Day #8 - Doggie Issues

I wish Oscar could do this little trick when he needs to go out.

It would make my life much easier and more interesting.

More tomorrow, Rosie.

Day #7 - Chemotherapy and Begging

We have a busy week ahead with Dad's blood work and second round of chemo therapy beginning early in the morning. MDH is off for a couple of days and will be going with us. I am so glad. His strong presence makes me feel secure plus I enjoy his company. Please remember our family this week. I know my dad is dreading the side effects of the chemo and the back/forth rounds to the doctor. It is all very tiring. I'll keep you posted on his progress.

I have finished my first week of National Blog Posting Month "30 days, 30 post" in the blogosphere. I've had to push myself a couple of times to post, but always feel satisfied that I made myself. The one thing that helps me keep posting is your comments. To a blogger, comments are important. I have tons of lurkers who never comment and I would LOVE to hear from you. Good, bad or indifferent, it really helps to know someone is actually reading this drivel. Anyway, if you could find it in your heart to just say hello I will love you forever. It is sad to read someone begging isn't it?

I will try to update my bookshelf soon, I have several books on my night stand.

Thanks for reading, Rosie

Day # 6 - The Love Dare

MDH and I spent the day doing some Christmas shopping. This is not a task either of us like but seems to be necessary. We would be happy to give all the money we spend at Christmas to a trusted charity, spend the day eating an easily prepared meal and visiting with family. When this idea is suggested, most people roll their eyes and laugh. It truly is a case of square pegs being mashed into round holes.

Anyway, the best part of shopping today was spending some much needed one-on-one time with MDH. Our schedules seems to keep up from doing this often enough. We had a lovely time browsing through Books-A-Million, Kohl's, Office Depot and Hobby Lobby. We had a nice lunch at Cheddar's and then took in the movie "Fireproof". If you have not seen this movie by all means go. Warning! Take plenty of tissue. This is a low budget flick and has not received a lot of press. Kirk Cameron (Growing Pains) is the lead character in this film and does an excellent job of portraying a fireman with his marriage on the brink of divorce. His father recommends he take "The Love Dare" for forty days. What happens transforms his marriage. If you are looking for a good "date night" activity, this is perfect. If you have seen it, please leave a comment and tell me what you thought about the movie. If you have not seen it, go see it and then leave me a comment and tell me what you though about the movie. If you have no plans to go see it, leave me a comment and tell me why. I just like hearing from you!

Thanks for reading, Rosie.

Day #5 - Rumor Has It

Rumor has it - someone in Illinois is having a Birthday today.

Rumor has it - someone is a well known and respected lady in her community.

Rumor has it - she recently did a reading of Madeline L'Engle's poem "Mrs. Noah Speaking" at her church on a Sunday evening.

Rumor has it - she read the poem verbatim.

Rumor has it - the words "platypus piss" is in the poem.

Rumor has it - the respected and well known lady in a community in Illinois said the words "platypus piss" during a Sunday evening church service and shocked the entire congregation.

Rumor has it - the respected and well known lady's daughter was completely mortified at her mother's actions and called her southern niece to tell her all about the incident.

Rumor has it - the niece laughed very hard and said she thinks it is okay to say "platypus piss" when reading a Christian poets work related to Noah's Ark because there was probably plenty platypus piss on the ark.

Rumor has it - the community has finally recovered from the incident and all is now well in the small Illinois town.

Rumor has it - the niece of the daughter's well respected mother in the small community of Illinois wishes this sweet lady a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Bless Her Heart.

Rumor has it - the well known and respected lady's daughter should be careful what funny stories she tells a certain southern niece because she might blog anything.

Rumor has it - the niece will not receive a Christmas present this year.

That is the rumor as I heard it. I felt the need to pass it along and because I said "Bless Her Heart" it is not considered gossip.

Thanks for reading the latest rumor, Rosie!