Shop at Sears!

This is true.  I checked it out a snopes.com

Sears - Christmas shopping has already started I know I needed this reminder since Sears isn’t always my first choice.   Amazing when you think of how long the war has lasted and they haven’t  withdrawn from their commitment. Could we each buy at least one thing at Sears this year?  How does Sears treat its employees who are called up for military duty?  By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. Usually, people take a big pay cut and lose benefits as a result of being called up.  Sears is voluntarily paying the difference in salaries and maintaining all benefits, including medical insurance and bonus programs, for all called up reservist employees for up to two years.  I submit that Sears is an exemplary corporate citizen and should be recognized for its contribution. I suggest we all shop at Sears, and be sure to find a manager to tell them why we are there so the company gets the positive reinforcement it well deserves.  Pass it on!

Nathan

As you can see from the picture, Nathan loves the ladies.  He is pictured with his cousin Kalie.  Such a happy boy!  Love him like crazy!

Bobbie and Bear

Here is Bobbie on Crutches.  She was taking Bear to the vet yesterday morning to be fixed.  Going down the steps at the house, Bear saw a squirrel and pulled Bobbie along with him to go chase it.

Bobbie was in heels and twisted her ankle.  She went to the emergency room, AFTER getting Bear to the vet, and it turned out she has a kind of hairline fracture at her ankle, thus the foot wrap and the crutches.

No to be deterred, she went on to pick out the color of brick for her and Dwayne’s new house AND pick Bear up at the vet.

She then stayed at the house so I could attend a founders day meeting.  Then she went to her mom’s so she could go to classes the next day.

What a woman my brother married.  Ooh Rah!!

My grandkids

Thank God for grandkids.  Also, of course, my daughter Katie that had them.  I have two beautiful grandkids because of her and Stan, her husband.

Katie took this picture of Elizabeth.  I really think she could be a professional photographer if she put her mind to it.

I also have a Fabulous grandson that I love as much.  I’ll post a picture of him in a couple of days.  He is a happy baby and really smiles a lot.

How can such joy come in to your life after 50?  Grandkids is the answer. 

I’ve been busy using the MotoMail sending letters and picture to Dwayne that arrive in 24 hours!  Better than Rocky Road ice cream.

God Bless!

Found out something new

Through a Forum I am a member of with the Marines, I found out about Motomail/Photomail where I sent a letter with a picture attached, through the Internet to Dwayne.  They don’t have internet connections where he is.

What happens then is that it is received on a fax machine and is delivered to his unit and him in 24 hours.

That is a real plus.  I was so excited to send my first one. 

Isn’t God Great

Wouldn’t you know it?  A letter came this afternoon from Dwayne to his Bride, Bobbie.

Answered prayers!

The Postman

I have always loved my postman (actually a lady, Sandra), but now she is so important to us.  We watch for a letter from that beloved son of mine.

Now, he is not one to write.  I think at boot camp they MADE him write letters.  He was in boot camp for the Navy in Great Lakes, Illinois and then went out to California for boot camp with the Marines.

At this time of year I always get a huge wicker basket of candy ready.  First it is for any “Trick or Treaters” (I don’t celebrate that day, but I do love the kids, so there) and after that I keep adding to the basket to carry out to the postman, the man in Brown (UPS),  my FedEx guy, and the people that pick up my garbage.  Through all kinds of weather, these people bring me packages for my business, from my friends and family, and now, from my son.

So if you haven’t done this before, try it.  You won’t believe the smile on their faces at this unexpected kindness when you offer them treats (especially the men).

At Christmas I give the my Teacup Candles I make up or some of my votive candles.  Just a little something.

I hope someone is being kind to my son in Iraq, but I know good people are everywhere AND in the most unexpected places.

 God Bless,

Cresa

The blessing of Friends

I am more aware, as time goes on, of the kindness of people.  Most people are ready to help, if you just ask.

I have never been one to ask, mostly wanting to help others, but at this time of my life I am learning to be humble.

For example, I am caring for my son’s dogs while he is gone and they are the best escape artist the world has ever seen.  Sassy, a black female mix breed that Dwayne and Bobbie adopted from the Humane Society got out of the back yard this morning.  Now my back yard is a wood fence, but one side of the fence had come loose from the supporting post.  Today she pushes against it and away she goes.

After chasing her around the neighborhood for about 45 minutes, I get her back in.

My neighbor was outside while ago and I asked him if he knew of anyone who could look at my fence to repair that one spot.

Well, he said, “I’ll fix it for you.”  It was like he had just awarded me a million dollars!  You know what I mean?  Ever had a moment like that?

He went and got his hammer and immediately got to work.  The dogs are safe again thanks to that one act of kindness.

My lesson is:  Ask for help.  No one knows you need it, until you ask.

God Bless,

Cresa

Red Hat Society Queen Chris

This is one of the Red Hat Ladies that sent a box to Dwayne and his unit.  Even a Christmas Tree.  She has been an e-mail friend of mine for over 2 years and it is always kind and gracious.

Ooh Rah!  Chris!  You are the best!

Talked to Dwayne

Dwayne called yesterday in a really clear call.  It was like he was just down the street.  Thank God for phones!!!

He said things are really quite there.  Thank you, Jesus!!  All are well and they are receiving their packages. 

Thanks again to Diane and Chris for sending packages to him and his unit!  You Red Hat Society gals are really coming up with some creative ideas.  Thanks for the Christmas tree, Chris!!

It looks like he is able to call more than once a week.  They buy their minutes on the land line over there. 

God Bless,

Red Hat Military Mom