Saturday Nine

 

Welcome to Saturday: 9. 

Saturday 9: American Soldier (2003)

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it HERE.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors men and women who served and died in the United States Armed Forces. We want to make sure that message is not lost this weekend.

1) Are you a veteran? Are there veterans in your family? Do you know anyone who is active military? We are grateful and want to hear about it.

I am not a veteran; my younger brother is.  He served several tours of duty in Viet Nam.  It was ugly and he doesn't talk about it often.  What he experienced it hard to hear anyway.  My family was so thankful he wasn't physically wounded.

2) In this song, Toby Keith reminds us soldiers "work straight through holidays," even this one, and we are grateful for that, too. Have you ever had to work on a federal holiday? If yes, did it make you sad to be on the job when everyone else was celebrating?

I was a banker and banks always observe federal holidays, so my answer is no.  Although, when ATM's first came into the world, they had to be maintained no matter what day it was.  There was a group of us that took turns carrying a pager, when the machine needed us, we had to go.

3) The video for this song was filmed at Edwards Air Force Base. This site was chosen to make it easier for off-duty soldiers, reservists and their families to appear. Have you ever visited a military base?

I have, Ellington Air Force Base is very close by, and I've been there several times in years past.  Mr D. played at the USO club a time or two, it was fun.

(For those who don't know, Mr D plays the guitar.)?

Have I ever mentioned that the first date I ever went on with him was to a jam session?  Long ago and far away in 1961.

BTW: Ellington is no longer an active base; it's still used by the military for different things.  The barracks have long since been gone and the USO club also.

4) Toby Keith never served in the military but often performed for the USO. While the USO is best known for providing entertainment to our troops, they also have a "Canine Comfort Crew." Local USO centers make dogs available to troops who long to see a wagging tail. Are you a dog lover?

I am a dog lover and I am missing my sweet Bitsy Baby and Buddy Boy who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  

5) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food?

I haven't been on a picnic in a very long time.  My favorite picnic food is cold fried chicken.  

When the chicken is cold!

Life’s a picnic—full of ants, surprises, and sweet blessings. Pack laughter, grace, and a slice of faith, and you’ll always have enough to share.

6) Let's welcome summer with ice cream. What's your favorite flavor? Cone or cup?

I love Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla in a cup please♥

7) This marks the weekend when Americans step up their outdoor activity and do things they may not have been able to do during the winter months. For example, when is the last time you applied mosquito repellent?

I can't use repellent anymore because of my COPD.  I can't sit outside too late in the evening, that's when those little rascals get hungry.

8) Or swam?

Once again, COPD and swimming don't go together, I never did a lot of swimming anyway, so it's not something I miss.

9) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on?

Both!  A/C is always on and the ceiling fans are too, just the way I roll these days.

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Our God is an Awesome God

He rules from heaven above 

With wisdom, power and love

Our God is an Awesome God

Blessings to All

Until Next Time

M♥ry