'OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN'

As another day comes to us when we are reminded of the sacrifices that have been made by thousands of men and women, young and old alike, foreign and abroad, and that we should ALL bow our heads and say a silent word of thanks to each and every one of our servicemen and women who have committed themselves to protect us... and their America.
Take a moment of your time and put aside the hate some of you feel for what is happening right now. Stand instead and thank a soldier for being where you may not want to be, and for doing what you might not want to do! Praise the brave soldiers of America's Armed Forces and those from around the world who are willing to stand up and fight with us.

'OUR HOMELESS HERE IN AMERICA'

There is another group of people living within our societies that should not be ignored . . . our HOMELESS. Many are here, not because they want to be, but because of unforeseen circumstances that had arisen within their lives.
Take a moment and pay attention to those you see, those you hear, and those you know are in need.
It only takes a moment of your time to stop and drop a few dollars into the old hat laying on the ground in front of one living their life as a destitute of loneliness, sorrow, and whatever else may come their way.
It only takes a moment for you to pack up a hot meal on a plate that you could share with a child sitting next to their mother or father with such sad eyes watching you as you walk by.
Take a moment and say a silent prayer for those in need of something of greatness in their lives, could be a smile from you, a hot meal from a stranger, a pair of shoes, a warm coat, anything that will show them that there are people out there who can, and are willing to, share a bit of gracious humanity with a stranger.

Do not ignore the homeless, you just never know who they really are or what their stories are filled with.

LINDA MAY'S PATRIOTIC CONNECTIONS I am currently working on getting our Patriotic Connections Website done, which is where I will be paying tribute to the men and women of our military service. There are so many within our own family who have so proudly served, some who have so sadly paid the ultimate price, and many more whose stories I would like to tell you about. Please take a moment and send me an email with your loved ones information on their 'time in service', 'active or retired', anything you'd like us to know, especially pictures. Check back soon on this. LINDA MAY'S OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM SUPPORT SITE

Memorial Tribute Website 11 September 2001