babycake190
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United We Stand
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babycake190 said:Pray for those who lost their live on 9-11-2001.
United We Stand
babycake190 said:Nicxrme I read your story it had to be devastating for you and your crew. Your men are very loyal to you thank God for them. You and your men will be in my prays. And for all who lost they lives. I know it is hard for you and other on this day. Please take carehttp://www.imgag.com/product/full/ap/3035100/hopeandfaith1cp.jpg
69forever said:If anything good came of that day, your and Jenny's love is it. I didn't know that's how it started. Thanks for sharing that my friend.
omahaman2 said:Thank you both for your kind words and wishes! We celebrate the third anniversary of her leaving NYC and us starting our lives together,next month.
What A Difference One Day Makes...In Memory of 9-11-01
On Monday we emailed jokes. On Tuesday we did not.
On Monday we thought that we were secure. On Tuesday we learned better.
On Monday we were talking about heroes as being athletes. On Tuesday we relearned who our heroes are.
On Monday we were irritated that our rebate checks had not arrived. On Tuesday we gave money away to people we had never met.
On Monday there were people fighting against praying in schools. On Tuesday you would have been hard pressed to find a school where someone was not praying.
On Monday people argued with their kids about picking up their room. On Tuesday the same people could not get home fast enough to hug their kids.
On Monday people were upset that they had to wait 6 minutes in a fast food drive through line. On Tuesday people didn't care about waiting up to 6 hours to give blood for the dying.
On Monday we waved our flags signifying our cultural diversity. On Tuesday we waved only the American flag.
On Monday there were people trying to separate each other by race, sex, color and creed. On Tuesday they were all holding hands.
On Monday we were men or women, black or white, old or young, rich or poor, gay or straight, Christian or non-Christian. On Tuesday we were Americans.
On Monday politicians argued about budget surpluses. On Tuesday grief stricken they sang 'God Bless America'.
On Monday the President was going to Florida to read to children. On Tuesday he returned to Washington to protect our children.
On Monday we had families. On Tuesday we had orphans.
On Monday people went to work as usual. On Tuesday they died.
On Monday people were fighting the 10 commandments on government property. On Tuesday the same people all said 'God help us all' while thinking 'Thou shall not kill'.
It is sadly ironic how it takes horrific events to place things into perspective, but it has. The lessons learned that week, the things we have taken for granted, the things that have been forgotten or overlooked, hopefully will never be forgotten again.
I've read that b4 and it always touches my heart. Thank you for sharing.~Elizabeth~ said:Having finally found it after you asking me to check it out, I thougth I'd share this with you...
Dad's Poem
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy today?"
she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day."
"And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so."
"He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me how to fly a kite."
"We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone."
"Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he's forever in my heart"
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her sight
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud
"I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far "
"You see he was a policeman
and died just thirty six months this year
when the airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear."
"But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy,"
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
They say it takes a minute to find a special
person, an hour to appreciate them,
a day to love them, but then an entire
life to forget them.
Take the time...to live and to love.
Until eternity. God bless
~Elizabeth~ said:Having finally found it after you asking me to check it out, I thougth I'd share this with you...
Dad's Poem
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home.
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home.
But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching,
a man who wasn't there.
"Where's her daddy today?"
she heard a boy call out.
"She probably doesn't have one,"
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
"Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day."
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
"My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day."
"And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so."
"He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me how to fly a kite."
"We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone."
"Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he's forever in my heart"
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere here in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her sight
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud
"I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far "
"You see he was a policeman
and died just thirty six months this year
when the airplanes hit the towers
and taught Americans to fear."
"But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away."
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mothers amazement,
she witnessed with surprise
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
"I know you're with me Daddy,"
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
They say it takes a minute to find a special
person, an hour to appreciate them,
a day to love them, but then an entire
life to forget them.
Take the time...to live and to love.
Until eternity. God bless