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I changed the tags on my car this morning. They match my car very well. They are white with blue numbers and some red insignias on them. They have the words "War of 1812 and The Star Spangled Banner" on them. Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner after the Americans and British fought in Baltimore Harbor. He looked up and saw the flag still waving. I had a similar experience the day after 9/11. I was jogging before 6am past the State School in Vineland. Dawn was just breaking and I hear something wavering in the wind. I looked up and saw the flag. I thought of "the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there." Old Glory was waving in the morning breeze. It gave hope after 9/11.
I didn't get too much done. Rob was going to cut my grass so I didn't want to paint my shelf until after he finished. I didn't want my shelf speckled with grass cuttings. I weeded the flower garden lining the walk. Rob's mother had a water leak and Rob had to fix that for her. He crawled under her trailer and worked on the leak. My grass didn't get cut today. I did some work on the computer and I did some laundry.
News from the Vorlon Wife.
Posted by tedkarol at October 8, 2010 7:19 PMAfter 9/11, we all needed to be reminded of the strength of our country for sure. That is a day that will live in our memories ALWAYS. And, when you saw and heard our beautiful flag still flying strong, it must have truly felt good to you. Dave and I had been out to breakfast with some friends that morning, and as soon as we walked in the house, our neighbor called and said to turn on our TV's right away. We just stood in awe and disbelief as we watched this horrible day unfold. I could barely believe what I was seeing - it seemed like such a thing could not really be happening. But, sadly, it was really happening. So many lives changed that day!! Our country is in such a bad place right now, but, I feel strongly that Our Heavenly Father will protect us and the USA.
We're having such gorgeous days and the leaves are changing colors and it is simply wonderful.
Dave and I and a couple of our friends went to Shipshewana for a couple of days. It is a small town in Indiana that is nearly all Amish people and it is such a nice place to visit. We had tickets to see a gospel show Fri. evening and that was wonderful and then we shopped some in all the quaint shops on Saturday before starting home. There is a wonderful restaurant called the Essenhaus and the food is absolutely delicious and we ate there before the show. We all enjoyed our little getaway.
You're still getting a lot done each day Karol. And, I'm glad when you just plunk down and rest once in awhile too. Love, Ruth
Posted by: Ruth at October 9, 2010 1:29 PM