TomT
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Our very first day on the Valk up on the BRP!
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« on: February 25, 2011, 04:00:53 AM » |
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PASS THE BISCUITS, PLEASE!
When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed! Yet all my dad did was reach for his Biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school.
I don't remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I'll never forget what he said: "Honey, I love burned biscuits."
Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He wrapped me in his arms and said, "Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she's real tired. And besides... a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!"
You know, life is full of imperfect things... and imperfect people. I'm not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I've learned over the years is that learning to accept each others faults and choosing to celebrate each others differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting relationship.
So...please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine! And please pass this along to someone who has enriched your life... I just did!
Life is too short to wake up with regrets... Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't.
ENJOY LIFE NOW - IT HAS AN EXPIRATION DATE!
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bogator
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IN GOD WE TRUST------KK4KSN-------
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2011, 04:07:29 AM » |
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THANK YOU-- everyone needs to read and feel like this -------GOD BLESS-------
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Dubsvalk
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 04:37:50 AM » |
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I will take one, extra crispy!
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R J
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 04:46:16 AM » |
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Add me to the list, I used to eat Marine Corps food and survived it right nicely.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2011, 05:28:53 AM » |
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Great Post Tom.....
"the inspector"
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it's always easy if someone else is doing it.....
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« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 05:36:00 AM » |
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I had received this as an email a couple of days back, and had thought that is was a very good reminder of what is important. Thanks for posting it for those that may not have seen it.  In these days were everything appears to be going down the tubes, it is good to remind ourselves of all the things we need to be thankful for, and how to treat and respect each other.  |
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The key thing is to wake up breathing! All the rest can be fixed. (Except Stupid - You can't fix that)
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2011, 05:36:33 AM » |
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bigvalkriefan
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2011, 05:40:50 AM » |
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Thank You for that TomT, it was well said and well needed. |
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.....say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
Isaiah 35:4
I know who wins in the end.
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MacDragon
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2011, 07:23:46 AM » |
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+1 here... it is so true.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2011, 08:51:01 AM » |
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I survived about 16 months total on an aircraft carrier. Course i was somewhat younger then. Little reflection never hurt anyone. GOOD POST!!
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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flamingobabe #44
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« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2011, 09:28:01 AM » |
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One of the things that hotglue and I do is say..."I love you , although"....it's with full endearment...neither of us are perfect...we just love each other, despite all that happens arounnd us....
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2011, 10:09:25 AM » |
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Thanks TomT.
I went through E.E.I.( escape, evade, interdict), in the Phillipines in the mid 70's.
Its called something else now and probably not as intense or insane. The instructors were all Viet veterans and loved their work. I got to spend 24 hrs in a "hot box" (think bridge on the river Kwai).
I'll take burned bisquits any day. Heck, I'll take two.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2011, 10:15:36 AM » |
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don't sweat the petty stuff, and don't pet the sweaty stuff. good post! |
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'in the tunnels uptown, the Rats own dream guns him down. the shots echo down them hallways in the night' - the Boss
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« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2011, 10:51:06 AM » |
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It is amazing how much of this story fits into my life. Thanks for posting. At this time in life many stories seen to work for me. Some very good and some I wish I could change. But that is what they say "THAT`S LIFE" .... Best wishes to all my seasoned Brothers on VRCC. Don. |
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« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2011, 01:49:08 PM » |
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Thank you! This was great to see after the day I am having. |
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TomT
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Our very first day on the Valk up on the BRP!
Lynchburg, Virginia
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« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2011, 11:14:37 PM » |
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I'm glad everyone enjoyed this as much as I did! Have a great weekend, TomT Lynchburg, VA PS.....Come on June |
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