The Duncan Family: God Father

Sunday, December 24, 2006

God Father

Vera's God Father (Uncle) Chris came to see Vera and celebrate Christmas watching the Benglas play with the boys.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: Looks like you guys are having alot of fun and seeing tons of people. I know you're enjoying showing off your precious little girl.; Sunday, December 24, 2006
Anonymous said...: I guess you are having fun visiting the family and friends! Wish I could be there too! Have a great new year and safe trip back home! Oh yeah, and give that baby a hug and kiss for me!; Monday, December 25, 2006

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Military Wife

I never wore the uniform, no medals on my chest.
The band, it doesn't play for me, I am not among “the Best.”
I do not march in cadence; I do not rate salute,
I stand among the silent ranks, our devotion absolute.
If you've not worn my shoes, you do not know my story.
I live a life of sacrifice, my reward a private glory.
I've wept many silent nights away,
and I've kept the home fires burning.
I've worried and I've waited, as world events were churning. I've moved more times than you could fathom,
left more people than you've known.
I've planted gardens 'round the world,
very few that I've seen grown.
I've grieved with new-made widows,
and had my share of scares -- when a ship or plane or man was down, and all I had were prayers.
I'm not asking for your sympathy, (although appreciation can be nice) I did it quite on purpose --I chose to sacrifice.
I'll tell you a secret now, one you'd never guess.
About the one glory that is mine,
it's just enough -- no more, no less.
When you and I stand together as our national anthem plays, I'll fill with reminiscences of how I spent those days.
I'll know the pain and joys again,
I'll know that freedom isn't free,
I'll know I've helped to pay the price –
and that the anthem plays for me.

Elizabeth Soutter Schwarzer
Marine Wife