My Archives: March 2003
Friday, March 28, 2003
I know posts have been heavy round here...so with that in mind here's a funny that a dear friend sent to me today that I just had to share!!! I know dh and his Dad will be especially appreciative of the humor here, as I actually laughed out loud on a few of these!!! Enjoy!!!
For the record--Mattel really does make a Coast Guard version of the GI Joe doll--B has one!
Mattel to release new line of Coast Guard GI Joe's:
Due to popular demand, Mattel is issuing the following alternate Coast Guard GI Joes:
The Airdale version: Comes with tube of styling gel, a tube of Ultrabright and Ray Ban sunglasses.
The "TAD" Airedale version: comes with 3 pregnant Malibu Barbies.
The AIRDET cutter deployed version: comes with seasick bag and sun tan oil.
A Chief Petty Officer Coast Guard version is being issued. Unfortunately, the box is empty and nobody can find the figure anywhere.
The "Retired Coastie" version has a pull string. Pull it and it talks...on and on and on and on and on and on....
The "Boatswains" version is complete with six attached knives (sheathes decorated with 8 feet of braided fancywork) and well-stained coffee mug.
The "Engineer" version is complete with brass halyard clip and 362 keys. Makes excellent collector set when purchased with the Retired version, as the Engineer version can't hear a thing.
The Ensign version: has spring-loaded bobbing head (constant "yes" motion). Doesn't come out of box, to avoid soiling uniform.
TC (Telecommunications) version: Nobody has seen it yet, as they don't have clearance to access the security box.
HQ (Headquarters) version: Production cancelled due to lack of interest. However, the Commendation Medal accessories are being given away for free.
"M" (Marine Safety) version: accessories include 127 manuals and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) reference books. Only good for daylight play, as it goes home every night.
Gunner version: Failed in product testing. Seems the action figure refused to let any of the kids play with it's accessories.
Posted by Angelbaby @ 12:54 PM CST [Link]
Thursday, March 27, 2003
Complete Speech
"I appreciate the members of the United States Coast Guard who are here today. Our Coast Guard is deployed in the Middle East, at the same time it protects this homeland of ours. And you're doing a fine job on behalf of the American people, all up and down the coastlines of this great country."--George W. Bush
Not to mention the fact that in his last two speeches he has said
"Army, Navy, Airforce, Coast Guard and Marines" while talking about our MILITARY services. Bravo Zulu Mr. Bush!!!!!! Some of you may (or not) know my ongoing battle with the ignorance of your average citizen who will deny the fact that the Coast Guard IS a military branch--that the United States does not have FOUR military services but has FIVE--and that the CG has been active in EVERY war our nation has known...I'll stop there as I can get really going on the topic however, let it be known that our Commander in Chief is obviously WELL AWARE of whom he commands lol it is all FIVE branches of the United States Armed Forces...including our beloved Coast Guard! WHOO HOO~!
c'mon ya'll gimme five!
~A
Posted by Angelbaby @ 11:08 PM CST [Link]
I couldn't put this on the other post because I felt it deserved special mention and I was so deeply moved by it:
Soldiers Turn to Faith, Get Baptized Using Unconventional Means
A chaplain baptized a soldier in Kuwait shortly before his unit headed into battle. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army.
A freshly dug hole in the Kuwaiti desert served as a makeshift baptistery for anxious Marines on the verge of facing their first battle. Eight Marines were baptized while hundreds more looked on and cheered at an open-air service in Living Support Area 7 in Kuwait.
"After today, I feel more ready to cross the border," said one of the newly baptized Marines. "This is better armor than anything the Marine Corps could give me."
Though many have not attended church services in years, several of the troops took advantage of the opportunity to draw near to God as the war approached. Worshiping in tents and other makeshift venues, chaplains in many areas report that services have been packed, providing them with many ripe opportunities to encourage the troops toward a trusting faith in God.
"I don't know about you, but I find myself talking to God a lot more out here than I did at the rear," reported the Rev. Bill Devine, chaplain for the 7th Marine Regiment, over the sound of whipping wind and clouds of desert dust. "I couldn't be happier to see so many new faces out here."
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I was so touched and moved by that...praise God that He works no matter WHERE we are in our lives, even when we are literally OR metaphorically "in the desert" just like Jesus. Praise God.
~A
Posted by Angelbaby @ 10:54 PM CST [Link]
I have alot of stuff mulling around in my head lately, but really lack the time to get here and post it. For alot of it--it's probably better that I don't post. I get upset about alot of things going on right now. People who support the war in Iraq are labeled "warmongers" but the funny thing is that is so far from the truth. I detest war--but I'm not stupid--there are certainly times that you MUST fight if you are going to do what is right. I get confused about what our "peaceful protesters" are trying to get across--because what I see are a whole bunch of young people who really don't know WHAT they are for or against, but are more or less caught up in a moment. I get mad at some of the homeschool lists I am on where it couldn't stay on topic and instead I am reading daily messages from people I truly respect saying that they feel as if the government is purposefully misleading us...they are lying to us...etc. And you know...I just don't believe that. I really don't. We don't live in the dark ages anymore...our government can no more lie to us and get by with it in this day and age than I could fly to the moon tonight. We live in the information age and let's face it...if it can be said it WILL be said, no matter what. So...I don't believe for a minute that our government can get by with lying to us in any form. Not today. Heck, Clinton couldn't even get by with lying about his affair with Monica...and there are people in our nation who believe they can lie about things as big as this war...?? Uh...nope. At any rate, I have been filled with so many mixed emotions since the beginning of the war. Some of them are really sad and sorrowful feelings about our people AND their people. War is so ugly and brutal, and the images of our POW's is not something I have an easy time erasing from my mind when I lay down at night. I feel sorry for their people...the ones who have been told "fight or die"...in our nation, where our people are SO sheltered and pampered and because our men and women ARE willing to fight where those snot nosed little brats can stand with signs against our nation BECAUSE of the exact thing they are condemning--it is voluntary whether or not you go into military service...over there they are being told you do it, or you and your family DIE. I think there are alot of those people laying down on the streets in NYC who can't even comprehend that kind of life--they can't even fathom lack of freedom. I don't like what they are saying but praise God we live where they CAN say it...and they don't realize for some reason without the benefit of the same military forces they are spewing thier mantras against they would quickly LOSE the freedom they are taking advantage of. I hope there will be a day they will learn, but with the ultra liberal media and hollywood's influence on the younger generation it's unlikely to happen in the near future. The MTV generation huh...yah that makes alot of sense to me.
At any rate in other news--we are all well on our way to recovery from all of the sickies that went around here for the last two weeks. Thank God. I have been doing laundry that piled up while I was down for a day, my last load is in the dryer...thank God. I thought as I was out moving them into the dryer from the washer--I heard a girl scream, it was a laughing scream like someone was chasing her for fun...not alarming--but it brought to mind what it might be like to not live in a nation where I don't have to worry about soldiers coming to my door and dragging my husband out to fight...or where I can have a picture of Jesus on my wall and have Bible's laying about without fear of police coming and killing my family for this "major offense". I wondered if most people don't take for granted the fact that we don't routinely worry about our safety when doing the most mundane things like laundry. It's just such a routine thing for us...and yet in other countries I suspect every day is filled with fear and contrary to what any of the people laying down on the NYC streets says it is NOT because of the US. We have the peace and safety WE have because of the US...period. The other nations I describe...well, they lack what we have...and it is a shame. I pray for a quick and peaceful resolution to what we see in our world today--however unlikely it is at this time, but I support our country, our president, our military 110%--I trust them emphatically--why? Because we have a president that prays constantly and has surrounded himself with advisors who also seek wisdom constantly from God. We have a president who speaks openly of his faith and his God. Praise the Lord!
I'll close with a few quotes from our wonderful President:
"People across this country are praying. They are praying that they hope those families and loved ones will find comfort and grace in their sorrow. We pray that God will bless and receive each of the fallen, and we thank God that liberty found such brave defenders."--President George W. Bush
"Across America...the families of our military are praying that our men and women will return safely and soon. Millions of Americans are praying with them for the safety of their loved ones and for the protection of all the innocent lives. Our entire nation appreciates the sacrifices made by military families, and many citizens who live near military families are showing their support in practical ways, such as by helping with child care, or home repairs. All families with loved ones serving in this war can know this: Our forces will be coming home as soon as their work is done."
--George W. Bush
"I long for peace. But I also understand that if we do not lead the world against terror, that your children and our grandchildren will not grow up in a society that is as free as the society we have today. Freedom is the precious gift that one generation can pass to the next. It is a gift and a promise that I intend to keep to the American children."--George W. Bush
From March 6th: Reporter: “Mr. President, as the nation is at odds over war with many organizations...pushing for continued diplomacy…how is your faith guiding you? And what should you tell America? What should America do, collectively, as you instructed before 9/11? Should it be ‘pray’?”
Mr. Bush: “I appreciate that question a lot…My faith sustains me because I pray daily. I pray for guidance and wisdom and strength. If we were to commit our troops, I would pray for their safety, and I would pray for the safety of innocent Iraqi lives, as well. One thing that's really great about our country is there are thousands of people who pray for me that I'll never see and be able to thank. But it’s a humbling experience to think that people I will never have met have lifted me and my family up in prayer. And for that I'm grateful. It's been a comforting feeling to know that is true. I pray for peace, April. I pray for peace.”
"Liberty is not America's gift to the world, it is God's gift to each and every human being. So as we pursue peace, we also pursue liberty. We care about those who suffer under the hands of a dictator in Iraq. We care deeply about those who dissent and then are tortured, about those who express an opinion other than what the dictator thinks. The condition of the Iraqi citizen is on our mind and in our hearts. As we work to secure the peace, we'll always hold those values of freedom dear to our heart. The challenges we face will be overcome, because our nation is full of decent and honorable and strong people. May God continue to bless America."
--George W. Bush
There are so many more, but I'll send you to the source...if you have never visited this page I invite each of you to do so....there you can sign up to be on the "Presidential Prayer Team" where you get emails which give you specific information our leaders, and nation need prayer for. It has helped my family to pray specifically for the needs our nation and others have as well as focused prayer for our President and other national leaders. The website is a fount of information and knowledge about our nation as a whole and totally inspiring!! I hope you enjoy it!
Presidential Prayer Team
Be blessed!
~A
Posted by Angelbaby @ 10:47 PM CST [Link]
Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Okay I know from where you are sitting it looks the same...everything seems to be in it's place and I can hear your sigh of relief that the site is back up =o) You would be partially correct. Even though everything appears the same...it's not. I have moved servers...something I had been planning to do for a while now, but you know how you plan to do things "eventually" and then "eventually" is sometimes forced to be "right now"...yah...so I spent the last 24 hours moving everything from my old server to this one. For anyone who doesn't know what a pain in the heiny this is, consider yourself fortunate because that means a) you've never had to do it and b) I'm not going to bore you with all the details of ascii vs binary, delicate file structures, and permission settings, but let's just be really clear...it was not easy.
However, I feel victorious today because I did it and it's done. YAY! And hey, in retrospect it is probably a really good thing I couldn't post last week because I would have just made everyone miserable with how sick we all were lol Indeed, as of today we are all feeling heaps better--still some coughing and sniffling here and there but overall we are all well on our way to getting "back to healthy status". I will be glad when we are all better. Dh had to go back to work today. When his alarm went off I heard him say he didn't want to go...and me being the loving and sympathetic wife that I am said "hurry up and turn that thing off before you wake the kids"...hey, it was endearing I know...
So now we are eating sandwiches and pringles for lunch and I am fixing to go clean house. Nothing destroys your house more than Mommy being sick...it's only compounded when Mom is sick and everyone else is NOT. Ideally everyone would be sick at the same time that way everyone is so sick they can't mess anything up. When just Mom is sick, everyone else is well about making mini-messies all over the place and Mom feels so icky she just covers her head up with a blanket and repeats that old mantra about Calgon, really hoping instead of being wisked away to a warm bubble bath which would hurt her already aching skin she would be wisked away to a quiet hotel room where she could hibernate for a few days.
All whining aside, I do have to go do cleanups on most of the house since I let everything slide while I was sick. I'll be done sometime around mid-June if everything goes as planned haha Hope you are all blessed!
Blessings!!!
~A
Posted by Angelbaby @ 01:04 PM CST [Link]
This is only a test...more information to follow
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