Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Saying Thanks & a Treat


So I have had 3 headaches ...one every single day this week.  I have not WANTED any soda but I really think it's the lack of caffeine causing it.  Hubs thinks it is too, so I popped about 3 IBprof.'s and pulled into QT to get me a diet dr pepper. 

I immediately noticed a sheriffs car and a police officer talking to two what appeared to be Marines.  I was pretty shocked because it's not every day you see Marines in uniform in our small town.  The closest military base is about 2-3 hrs away.  It's just not common.  So I pulled a little closer and rolled my window down. 

I told the gentlemen that I wanted to thank them all for their service. 

The cop said "you talking to me or them?" and laughed.

"All of yall!" Because I really was.  Police, Firemen and EMT's work very hard to keep our communities safe. 

They were all very gracious.  I told them my brother is a Marine as well, and as I said that I looked over at the other Marine and recognized him! I had went to school with him, but more importantly he had been through recruiting, being sworn in, and boot camp with my brother! What a small world!



I said all that to say this...please...if you see a man or woman in uniform, tell them thank you.  Yes, it can be intimidating but I promise you they are nice.  My brother usually speaks to people as he passes them and always holds doors. These two Marines (and the cop!) were no exception. 

I have been with my brother when strangers stopped their day to come and tell him thank you and its such a blessing to hear.  These men and women go through so much and get very little thanks for it.  Grown men have literally teared up, seeing my brother in uniform. 

There is something about an American soldier...



On another note...I picked up these suckers for our trip and that was a MISTAKE.  They are highly addicting.  But only 110 calories. Ok... they are amazing.



I have to work tomorrow but I hope you all have a Happy Independence Day!!!

11 comments:

  1. My 4 kids are always on the lookout for Veteran caps or military outfits. They run up and say, "thank you for your service" every single time. The little elderly men seem very confused at first, which probably sadly means they rarely get thanked. They've only gotten one rude reply ever. LOL It was a man who said, "Well, I didn't do it because I wanted to, I'll tell you that much!" I guess he was drafted???? Poor guy. :) Happy 4th. I love the banana creme filled Grahamfuls.

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    1. Hahah that is sooo funny!!! LOL Well sad, but a funny reply! LOL That is so sweet of your kiddos, you are raising them right!!! Oh man I will have to try the banana ones...i wanted the pb chocolate ones bad!!

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  2. I love the style of your blog!
    I recently tried to cut own on caffeine and had similar withdrawls at first, if you persevere it gets easier :)

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    1. Awe thank you Kate, you are too sweet!! I am really going to try, because its not that I want the soda, I just cant deal with the headaches!! :( lol....hopefully it will get better~!!! :)

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  3. My husband gets the same headaches when he goes without his Dr. Pepper. I've seen those grahamfuls at the store and wondered if they were good. Now I know I better stay away! ;)

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    1. haha yes stay far away! Has your hubby figured out how to get rid of them?

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    2. He won't stay away from the Dr. Pepper long enough to find out! :)

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  4. Happy 4th! I hope you are having a great day and yes we should all be more thankful.

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  5. You inspired me to thank a serviceman or woman next time I see one. What a great thing. Such a small act that can mean so much. I'm so glad you posted this! Thank you for the reminder. I've got lots of military relatives and I've never thought to do this until now.

    Good luck with the headaches, hopefully you won't have to suffer through them much longer and then you will be headache AND caffeine free :)

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  6. AMEN!!!! I am so thankful for our military! People don't thank them enough.

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  7. Loved the part about your brother and that poem about the American Soldier brought tears to my eyes. God bless them all! Thank you for thinking to do that angel! Love, Mama

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