I believe we are in the beginings of the End Times. I did an endtime
Bible study (www.endtime.com) and it was so amazing to do the study and
turn the news on and see right there on the news that the Bible
prediction was happening - right now, today (At the time the Gaza strip
was being given up and that is spoken of in the Bible) - and to then see
the history of biblicial events and how they tied to world history.
Just an example is that it is predicted that the birthing pains will
begin with earthquakes like never seen before and if you look at the
tsunamis and just different things - you can so see it happening.

May God bless our soldiers and their families, may He especially bless
and comfort the friends and families of those who gave their lives for
our freedom. May God especially bless those soldiers returning from war
with physical and mental injuries. Thank you to all the soldiers out
there doing so much for those of us at home who do so little.

I got this email yesterday and seeing the many different posts
supporting our soldiers, I felt compelled to share this but it didn't
seem right to share it on other posts that were about support and prayer
of the safe return of our troops. So I'm putting it under a new post.


What follows is a message from Vicki Pierce about her nephew James'
funeral (he was serving our country in Iraq):

"I'm back, it was certainly a quick trip, but I have to also say it was
one of the most amazing experiences of my life. There is a lot to be
said for growing up in a small town in Texas. The service itself was
impressive with wonderful flowers and sprays, a portrait of James, his
uniform and boots, his awards and ribbons. There was lots of military
brass and an eloquent (though inappropriately longwinded) Baptist
preacher. There were easily 1000 people at the service, filling the
church sanctuary as well as the fellowship hall and spilling out into
the parking lot.

However, the most incredible thing was what happened following the
service on the way to the cemetery. We went to our cars and drove to the
cemetery escorted by at least 10 police cars with lights flashing and
some other emergency vehicles, with Texas Rangers handling traffic.
Everyone on the road who was not in the procession, pulled over, got out
of their cars, and stood silently and respectfully, some put their hands
over their hearts.

When we turned off the highway suddenly there were teenage boys along
both sides of the street about every 20 feet or so, all holding large
American flags on long flag poles, and again with their hands on their
hearts. We thought at first it was the Boy Scouts or 4H club or
something, but it continued ... for two and a half miles. Hundreds of
young people, standing silently on the side of the road with flags. At
one point we passed an elementary school, and all the children were
outside, shoulder to shoulder holding flags . kindergartners,
handicapped, teachers, staff, everyone. Some held signs of love and
support. Then came teenage girls and younger boys, all holding flags.
Then adults. Then families. All standing silently on the side of the
road. No one spoke, not even the very young children.

The military presence..at least two generals, a fist full of colonels,
and representatives from every branch of the service, plus the color
guard who attended James, and some who served with him . was very
impressive and respectful, but the love and pride from this community
who had lost one of their own was the most amazing thing I've ever been
privileged to witness


I've attached some pictures, some are blurry (we were moving), but you
can get a small idea of what this was like. Thanks so much for all the
prayers and support."

Sorry the photos wouldn't paste in.

Fry,

Words can not express the gratitude and appreciation that we have for
those who put their lives on the line every day so that we can be safe
and free. They leave their homes and their families to risk their lives
for us. I pray for our soldiers and their families. God Bless Them
All.

I very briefly worked in a nursing home and was walking through a
crowded dining area and on old woman in a wheel chair reached out and
grabbed my crotch. I about flipped. I'm use to the old men grabbing
boobs and butt on occasion - but never a woman grabbing my crotch. It's
been over 11yrs and the thought still freaks me out.

I'm guilty of saying #7 when I was married. And thinking back to then -
I guess I'll add a # 11 - calling them someone else's name. My ex did
that - called me his prior ex wife's name during.

Ok, I'd be happy to give you a hug Kojack - only problem is I'm sure
every other woman on here would too.

CB, that is so sad that your family doesn't support you. I don't know
why, but can only assume it's because they want you here safe and not in
the line of fire. It takes a real man to admit fear and to share his
real feelings. You are the picture perfect soldier and your last post
almost made me cry. Words can't express my gratitude to you for serving
our country.

This was in a health mag and I thought it was funny and I'd share.

10 Worst things to say in bed

1. “What was your name again?”
2. “Don’t worry. It’s not contagious.”
3. “All the other girls like this.”
4. “So if my husband comes home…”
5. “What’s that smell?”
6. “I’m pretty sure I took my pill today.”
7. “Can you hurry up?”
8. “Wait! I forgot to program the TiVo!”
9. “Gee, the ceiling really needs painting.”
10. “Is it in?”

CB, I just hope the woman you wake up w/ is as fine as she was b4 you
passed out.

Well, my 10 yr old got invited to a co-ed halloween party last yr and I
didn't know the parents - and I'm the over protective mom. I called and
she said there will be lots of adults there but I didn't know any of
them. I asked if it was ok if I just hung out he seemed offended but
said ok. THANK GOD I DID. I couldn't tell you how many kids there
were. She said there would be 6-8 adults - It was her, husband, and one
of their elderly parnents. There was a pool and an open fire pit that I
kept having to tell the kids to get their costumes away from. Then they
had a scavenger hunt - through out the neighbor hood - in the dark,
close to the pond. The kids all took off different directions and I
followed mine. Then a hayride that a few almost fell from the trailor.
I felt like the only adult telling the kids what to do to keep from
getting hurt. At the end of the evening the hostess said it was a good
thing I had stayed and thanked me for my help. There are too many
parents out there that don't supervise their kids correctly - heck look
at the toddlers smoking pot video. I'd never let mine go to something
like that where I didn't know the other kids or the parents. I ask to
hang out and if they get pissed - then oh well. Last yr I had parents
who didn't know me droping their kids off in my drive and not even
coming around front to make sure the kid got inside before they pulled
away.

Yes, coffee please. Got anything for tired puffy eyes?

I agree w/ Whisper and I've made comments to CB20 on another thread, but
I think it would be nice just to support all our troops and their
families. There are vets on this site that have fought for our freedom
and moms, dads, brothers, sisters, children, grandparents, friends, etc
of those putting their lives on the line everyday fighting for our
freedom. Or sadly have even given their lives for our freedom. Whether
we support the war or not, we should support those dying and risking
their lives for us and our families and pray God would comfort those who
have lost loved ones or have family over there now.

CB20 is just one example. He's 20yrs old and has a young son and has
already done 2 tours of duty and been shot 3 times and is being forced
to go back again, knowing, fearing that he might not make it back this
time.

There are no words that can express my gratitude or compassion for our
troops or their families. Thank you doesn't even begin to be enough to
say to someone who's putting their life on the line for us. And what
about all those dismemberd soldiers sitting in military hospitals day in
and day out waiting for their rehab treatment? I could go on and on but
I'll stop.

This is no where near enough, but from the bottom of my heart, Thank You
to all our troops who fight for our freedom. You make me proud to be
and American. You and your families are all in my prayers.

You could send her a polite email saying I'm your friend and as a friend
I would hope that you would tell me if there was something about me that
bothered others that I didn't notice, so as a friend I'm going to tell
you ...... that way if her feelings are hurt - it wasn't a personal,
face to face thing. She can choose to avoid you in the future if it
makes her mad till she gets over it and when you do see her you don't
even have to ever bring it up again.

Yours Truely, That's a tough one because women feel the same way about
that too. If you tell a guy you love him, he either runs away, says he
loves you too (but he's lying cause he still wants to get some), or if
he really loves you he says it back. You could send flowers w/ a nice
little note telling her the reasons you like her and end it with
something like I just wanted to let you know how much you mean to me and
then put XOXOXO, your name - that way you are saying she means a lot to
you and XOXOXO's symbolize love - but you didn't just outright say Love
and scare her away - and then it's her turn to let you know what you
mean to her and you can take little steps or leave it up to her. If she
asks what you meant by the x&o's you probably know her enought to be
able to tell how she's asking it - is she asking in a I want you to say
the word love tone or the if he says he means love I'm running tone.
Just my thoughts.

Countryboy, Your son is a cutie. I was going to email that privately so
everyone else here wouldn't have to read it - but I'm too old in your
setting to email you. LOL. After reading your profile I noticed your
age and you've sure done a lot of living for someone who's only 20yrs
old. You've served your country well. Thank You.

Daniel, I did say he may mean one thing and most women think he means
the other. I didn't say all women think that or that all men really
mean that. I was mearly pointing out who men say something and mean one
thing and how it can mean something different to a woman and of course
it happens in the reverse of that too.

Sorry Sluggo, I just couldn't resist.

I agree w/ you guys on Sluggo's comment - before someone twists my
comment - I mean for a man to do that. But I've got to add, coming from
Sluggo I'm suprised he didn't say he put his cell phone in his mouth.
He has such a fettish w/ that cell phone. Hey Sluggo, do you leave it
on vibrate when you have it in your pocket?

Ok, when a woman sees a post by a man and he says he's just looking for
fun - he may mean one thing but to a lot of women when fun is used in
that context it equates to sex.