Morning Zephyr

[SGT7477]

Ronnie, your in a heck of a spot. We are praying for you, for comfort and wisdom. My wife and I were in this boat a couple years ago and there wasn't an easy answer.

Well, today is cool and rainy again. I'm going to look at a canoe today. If it's in as good of shape as the pictures the guy sent me I'll be buying it. Other than that, nothing exciting today.

Thanks Brother for your thoughts,Semper Fidelis.

[SGT7477]

Good Morning Everyone,Sgt 7477,Wishing you the Best.Your Mom was there for you,Now you gotta be there for your Mom.Very tough decision-Marine 1955 hope you feel better.Always Will Be-Where You been.....Where's Eye you Low,also.Yeah,my chances of being called up by the Marines,are 0,0, and zero.I know that and Youth has it All.Prayers out to All and Rocky also.I don't remember even being on Leatherneck last Friday.Never did do that wash.Take Care Everyone........

Thank You very much Doc, I know I can come here to LN for comfort,Semper Fidelis Brother.

[SGT7477]

Good Luck Jesse.
Let us know what you get.

Afternoon Brothers and Sisters.
I know I missed Morning Formation.
New Meds got me all confused and tired.

Prayers Outbound Ronnie and you too Doc Alan and Fred.

Semper Fi,
Rocky

Thank You very much Rocky,Semper Fidelis Brother.

[SGT7477]

Good evening everyone, mother was taken off the breathing tube today and stayed alive for 5 hours before her passing, what a strong person I witnessed today, what a joy it had to be when my Dad and Son met her at the Gates of Heaven, someday the circle will be complete, Thank You All,Semper Fidelis.

[AlwaysWillBe]

May God Bless her and may she forever rest in peace.

Fred.

[Zulu 36]

Morning to all. My condolences and prayers for your mother, you, and your family, Ronnie.

Sunny day here in Florida, 51 going to 72.

Going to get my new hearing aids tomorrow at the Gainesville VA. Have to leave at 0600 to make a 0800 appointment. No biggie, the mileage payment takes care of the gas.

Everybody stay safe out there.

[Big Boz]

SGT7477 - May you and your family find strength in this moment and may the memories of your mother stay with you forever.




Time to make the donuts.


Boz

[FistFu68]

She's In Gods Hands now Sarge...No more Worries,It will B-A Grand Reunion Someday!!! GodBless Yah Marine...Well gotta git 'er done...Semper Fidelis I'm outta here Go Easy ~~~

[Rocky C]

Good evening everyone, mother was taken off the breathing tube today and stayed alive for 5 hours before her passing, what a strong person I witnessed today, what a joy it had to be when my Dad and Son met her at the Gates of Heaven, someday the circle will be complete, Thank You All,Semper Fidelis.

Ronnie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very moment.

I am so sorry for your loss Brother.

Today makes 4 months that I lost My Son. When I leave this morning to visit him and my Mom I will be thinking of you and saying a Special Prayer.

Take the time to grieve Brother. GOD Bless...

Prayers Outbound.

Semper Fi,
Rocky

[Phantom Blooper]

Ronnie........

So sorry for your loss.....prayers for you and your family that you remain strong....God Bless!

Hoping that you take comfort in these words!


Never take your mother for granted
May we never take our mothers for granted For those who are lucky to still be blessed with your Mom this is beautiful.
For those who aren't, this is even more beautiful.

The young mother set her foot on the path of life. "Is this the long way?" she asked. And the guide said, "Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning."

But the young mother was happy, and she would not believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her children, she fed them and bathed them, and taught them how to tie their shoes and ride a bike and reminded them to feed the dog, and do their homework and brush their teeth.

The sun shone on them, and the young Mother cried, "Nothing will ever be lovelier than this." Then the nights came, and the storms, and the path was sometimes dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her arms, and the children said, "Mother, we are not afraid, for you are near, and no harm can come." And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she said to the children, a little patience and we are there."

So the children climbed, and as they climbed they learned to weather the storms. And with this, she gave them strength to face the world. Year after year, she showed them compassion, understanding, hope, but most of all.... unconditional love. And when they reached the top they said, "Mother, we would not have done it without you." The days went on, and the weeks and the months and the years, and the mother grew old and she became little and bent. But her children were tall and strong, and walked with courage.

And the mother, when she lay down at night, looked up at the stars and said, "This is a better day than the last, for my children have learned so much and are now passing these traits on to their children."

And when the way became rough for her, they lifted her, and gave her their strength, just as she had given them hers.

One day they came to a hill, and beyond the hill, they could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And mother said: "I have reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning, for my children can walk with dignity and pride, with their heads held high, and so can their children after them."

And the children said, " You will always walk with us, Mother, even when you have gone through the gates." And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her. And they said: "We cannot see her, but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living presence."

Your Mother is always with you. She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street, she's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and perfume that she wore, she's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well, she's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day. She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a rainbow, she is Christmas morning.

Your Mother lives inside your laughter. And she's crystallized in every tear drop A mother shows every emotion..........happiness, sadness, fear, jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy, sorrow...and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good feelings in life She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's the map you follow with every step you take. She's your first love; your first friend, even your first enemy, but nothing on earth can separate you.

Not time, not space...............not even death!

[SGT7477]

Good Morning everyone, more decisions today as the tears run down my face as I read all your posts, I am very proud to have my Marine Brothers and Docs around me, may God Bless you all,Semper Fidelis.

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Good Morning Everyone,SGT7477,Ronnie,Very Sorry for your Loss.God Bless your Mom and You.33 degrees right now going to 43 degrees today.Didn't make it to the Gym last night,passed out,missed coasttocoastam also.Got a Dental Appointment tomorrow,probably wont be able to post.So You Marines,take care of yourselves and Come Home Safe.............................................. .......

[HM3 Doc Wilder]

Phantom Blooper,that was a very nice poem.Thank you ...........

[Marine1955]

May I offer my prayers to you Ronnie and know she's in a better place now.May God see you through you hard time while your morning her lost to you...

[Marine1955]

It's 68° and we have clearer skies today with light wind..
Lord look out for our troops in and out of harms way...