Community› The Bump Message Boards› Military Families
Military Families
New Discussion

Want to tell you all something...

mollybloommollybloom member
in Military Families

Today marks the 20th anniversary of my grandfather's death. He wanted to serve his country in WWII, but was told that he was too old and small. He was hell-bent on going, so he was told that he could enlist as a cook. It was not his dream enlistment, but he served his time. Years after, he gained some perspective on his tenure in the army and was proud to say that he was a cook for the Army. It may not have been the part he wanted to play, but he was proud to have served his part in some way.

Anyway, thinking about him got me thinking about all of you. Thank you doesn't suffice, but words are all I have. Thank you for your sacrifice, thank you for your strength, thank you for your spirit, thank you for serving and having DHs who serve in uncertain times. You all are an inspiration and, even if you get told this on a daily basis, it would still not be anough.

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: Want to tell you all something...

  • bluegrengalbluegrengal
    That was a great story. Thanks for sharing. My husband is in the Navy. He loves hearing stories like that. If you don't mind i'm going to share it with him. I would like to thank your grandfather for his service. He played an important part as well. 
    Report Reply
  • VonbabeVonbabe member
    Thank you for your kind words! Your grandfather sounded like the kind of American I want to be and was proud to call America his home!

     

    image
    My Ovulation Chart

    TTC #1 since March 2010

    DH - SA = Low Morphology. Great overall count.

    August 2012: HSG - All Clear

    September 2012: Timed Intercourse 100 mg Clomid CD 4-8 w/ Repronex & HCG Injections = BFN

    October 2012: Timed Intercourse 100 mg Clomid CD 4-8 = BFN

    September 2013: New Doctor: 50 mg Clomid CD 5-9 & IUI #1 = BFN

    October 2013: 50 mg Clomid CD 3-7 & IUI #2 = BFN 

    November 2013 to ??? = On a mental break for now.

    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • Corbin30Corbin30
    Knowing that people like your Grandfather broke the trails, and knowing that you appreciate us makes doing our job much easier. So thank you!
    Report Reply
  • JLAElliottJLAElliott

    Thank you for sharing this story. Your grandpa sounds like he was an amazing man!  My grandfather passed away this past October, he was also a WWII vet.. 

    BabyFruit Ticker <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn1/LJE_bucket/?action=view
    Report Reply
  • JMU_Bride09JMU_Bride09 member
    I loved hearing your story...it sounds like your grandfather was a great American who was proud of his country.  Remember that story and make sure to share it with your children and grandchildren; that's the type of story that need to be passed on to future generations!  My husband is serving in the Navy, and I thank you for thinking of him and all of our servicemen and women. 
    image
     
    image
    Report Reply
  • mizzmegmizzmeg member
    Awe! Thank you for just taking the time to recognize this. Many people go throughout their day without a thought like this. Of course, my hormones suck so I cried lol. My DH says he doesn't mind when someone comes up to him in uniform to say thank you, but I see his face light up when he hears that. It is also nice every now and again to hear recognition on our end. 
    Report Reply
  • Mereou12Mereou12 member
    Thank you so much for your kind words. Your grandfather sounded like a wonderful man, one that I'm sure you're very, very proud of!
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
    Report Reply
  • jamie.reneejamie.renee

    My husband is a cook (by choice though) and he loves it since that is one of his passions.  Many people do not really respect cooks though, it's sad really.  

     Thank you for sharing your story! 

    Report Reply
  • Corbin30Corbin30
    imagejamie.renee:

    My husband is a cook (by choice though) and he loves it since that is one of his passions.  Many people do not really respect cooks though, it's sad really.  

     Thank you for sharing your story! 

    I am medic in a medical unit, and I tell our cooks they are the single most important section we have! Moral goes right through the floor if a unit isn't well fed, and our cooks work miracles with the rations they are given. NEVER underestimate the importance of a good military cook!

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"