Sunday, November 16, 2008

GONE A BOY-BACK A MAN

We went to Parris Island, South Carolina on Wednesday to pick up our oldest son Robby from marine boot camp.
When he left in august, he was a typical 18 year old punk, to say the least.
He knew it all-
could Do it all-
yet did little,
and certainly didn't need OUR advice or help with ANYTHING.
Gone is that kid.
We were met by a confident, mature young man Thursday morning for the Family Day festivities.
His brother and sisters were equally amazed/impressed.
Friday morning was the actual graduation ceremony-
very emotional, a very proud moment for the families of all 541 marine recruits graduating that day.
His Dad and I could not have been any more proud than at that moment.
Met other recruits,
met the drill instructors,
met other families-
met our son-
it seemed like for the first time.

Congratulations 1st Recruit Training Batallion
Charlie Company Platoon 1083
Parris Island, South Carolina
Job Well Done--
Semper Fi

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

COMING HOME...

BRIGHT AND EARLY TOMORROW MORN, WE WILL BE LEAVING FOR PARRIS ISLAND,SOUTH CAROLINA TO HEAD TO ROBBY'S GRADUATION FROM MARINE BOOT CAMP.
I HAVE TO SAY- AS A MOTHER, I HAVE MIXED EMOTIONS ABOUT ALL OF THIS.
FIRST OFF--I AM INSANELY PROUD OF HIM FOR THIS ACCOMPLISHMENT---BUT---
THE MOMMY IN ME WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE LITTLE BOY BACK HOME.
ROBBY WASN'T SURE WHAT HE WANTED TO DO AFTER HIGH SCHOOL- NOTHING REALLY
"GRABBED" HIM AND SAID "THIS IS IT"--I THINK THAT IS SO TRUE FOR SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE-
LIFE MOVES SO FAST--HOW DO YOU KNOW ?
NO REAL IDEA--HE PICKED THE MARINE'S--
WE HELD OUR BREATH--COULD HE DO IT ?
WE KNEW HE COULD..
WOULD HE LIKE IT ?
SO FAR IT SEEMS LIKE HE HAS FOUND A GOOD FIT- SOMETHING HE REALLY EXCELLS AT AND IS PROUD OF--
AND WE COULDN'T BE ANY MORE PROUD OF THE MAN HE HAS BECOME.
YOU CAN READ IT IN HIS LETTERS-
YOU COULD HEAR IT IN HIS VOICE-
A SENSE OF PRIDE AND ACCOMPLISHMENT.
ROBBY WILL BE HOME FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS- THEN OFF TO NORTH CAROLINA AND THEN....?
GOOD LUCK ROBBY-
YOU'VE DONE WELL.
LOVE,MOM.
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OPEN HOUSE FOR PFC ROBERT MCINTIRE
at THE ARTIST WITHIN
934 W MARKET ST
BALTIMORE 740-862-8222

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2008
5:30 PM--BEFORE OPEN MIC
**ALL ARE WELCOME**

Monday, November 10, 2008

Thank You

Our Holiday Open House was a huge success this past weekend-
Thank You to all who stopped by.
I had the pleasure of meeting many new people from Baltimore and surrounding areas who had not found the time to stop in before and
also saw some familiar faces.
Everyone who came in seemed to enjoy visiting the other shops as well- a nice community shopping experience.
Good times- Good people- Thanks for stopping in !

Friday, November 7, 2008

Quick note about my Grandma

Just a quick update....
My grandma went into the hospital last week for some testing,
remember -- she will be 92 in December....
after several days it was determined that her health is pretty
darn good! Great news !
Some tweeking of the medications was in order though so off to the nursing home/ rehab center for a couple of weeks and we will be bringing her back home.
thanks for all of the good wishes and concern--she'll be back to "running things"
in no time !

Thursday, November 6, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS LIBERTY UNION

WHAT A GREAT GROUP OF KIDS!
TONITE WE ENJOYED THE FINAL PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON FOR THE LIBERTY UNION MARCHING LIONS--
WHAT A FANTASTIC YEAR THEY HAVE HAD !
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MR.BEN FACTOR, THE MARCHING BAND HAS
BEEN AWARDED THE HIGHEST HONORS EVER RECEIVED BY OUR HIGH SCHOOL
BAND.*****SUPERIOR RATING AT STATE CONTEST******
CONGRATULATIONS LIBERTY UNION !
AND TO THE FOOTBALL TEAM--GOOD LUCK IN THE CHAMPIONSHIPS !!
GO L.U.!!

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

A NEW DAY

A NEW PRESIDENT ELECT
WHETHER DEMOCRAT OR REPUBLICAN- WE ALL MUST FEEL SOME RELIEF THAT THIS ELECTION PROCESS HAS FINALLY COME TO AN END.
THIS HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST ELECTION IN MY LIFETIME AND I MUST SAY-
I DON'T ENVY THE MAN WHO TAKES OVER THE MESS THAT WE ARE IN TODAY.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT
THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
BARAK OBAMA.

About Me

happily married 20 yrs., 5 children, dogs(5), cats(6), parrotts(2).