The Duncan Family: siblings

Friday, February 05, 2010

siblings

7 comments:

Matthew, Eve, Noah, Noelle, and Brooke said...: those are some seriously gorgeous children! I love how they have their heads at the same angle and have the same expression!; Friday, February 05, 2010
Heather said...: I think they are related!; Friday, February 05, 2010
THE RED STUDIO said...: Beautiful...And getting so big! Can't wait to see you all next time you're in town!; Friday, February 05, 2010
Ross & Tricia McLain said...: So serious!! AND..so cute!!; Friday, February 05, 2010
Brooke and David said...: It's been forever since I've seen them! They favor so much in this pic!; Friday, February 05, 2010
Anonymous said...: That is a beautiful picture. Gorgeous!!!Praying really hard for Kelly. Love You!! Aunt Mindy; Friday, February 05, 2010
Jess said...: WOW the are beautiful children Nad! I sure miss seeing all of you. Little Charlie was 7 months old the last time I saw him and Vera was 6 months old. That is how old Evalynn is..... Makes me sad! Miss you guys! I will call soon!; Sunday, February 07, 2010

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