OH SAY DOES THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER YET WAVE......

ATexan Lady told to remove 'offensive' American flag from her office.

Debbie McLucas comes from a patriotic family-her husband and both her sons served in the U.S.military, and her daughter is currently deployed in Iraq on her second tour of duty as a combat medic.

Arriving at work, she was told by her supervision that there had been multiple complaints and the flag was removed from her office.

She found it rolled up and laying on the floor! That's outreacheous !

Could you imagine how she felt when she saw it lying there, she was speechless.

The lady had displayed the 3foot by 5foot 'American-flag' in the office she shares with 3 other co-workers. A colleague, a woman who immigrated to the United States from Africa l4 years ago, complained to upper management and the hospital decided to remove the flag. She was told the flag flying at the enterance was 'enough'. "It is more than I can even fathom, that you would fine the 'American flag' offensive, in America."

A Healthcare worker didn't return calls for comment. The hospital made a statement that they Honor and are supportive of Vet's and military personnel through their programs and resources (damage control :). They also noted that it was an 'isolated incident' due to the 'size of the flag' and being worked on to resolve amiacably. We've invited the employee to put the flag back up.

"And it will go up and stay up", McLucas said. "I do think they are trying to do the right thing. I have no reason to believe the flag won't remain there as long as I'm employed".

.... FOR THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE....

Credit: Fox News....May 28, 2009
POSTED: by an American named Ana :)

MEMORIAL DAY WISHES & MEMORIES....

Teddy reminds us to 'Salute a Vet' on Memorial Day.

Enjoy a good & safe Memorial Day Holiday with your family & friends....

We will be with our son Joe and his wonderful family.

Enjoy and remember: Had a wonderful & memorable 'Memorial Day'.
We went to town early Monday morning and watched the parade. Our grandson Joey took pictures of the Soldiers from WWII and there were three huge American, Californian and MIA Flags and everyone clapped to Honor the Vets.
We heard a sound above us and there were National Guard helicopters the boys were really impressed. The Soldiers gave the boys pencils and I received a pen from one of the soldiers.
From there everyone proceeded to the cemetery, where there was singing of our National Anthem. I got misty eyed when they did the bugle for the Civil War Soldiers.
Our Mayor spoke noting Ferndale Memorial Day is the longest running one in our country that Honor the Vets,and a prayer was led included were the family of our current Iraq war soldiers.
Last they had the tap....three times right in front of us....oh, my heart I couldn't stop crying.

Pray for our Soldiers home and abroad...and their families, too.

Peace with a Purpose...

Posted by: Ana a proud American that honored the 'Sons of the West' on this Memorial Day.

SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME

Yesterday, God blessed us with the arrival of our four new Rhode Island Red chicks. Gramdma Starla bought them home early Tuesday morning. We were all so excited to see them. They were in a small box. My son & his wife set up a big green plastic box with a small wooden door. It was full of shredded chips. The boys and I walked to the store early in the morning and bought some paper towels for the bottom of the box. A hot light was positioned to keep the chicks warm. The best part was seeing our family dog Isaac's curious look his ear bent as he flipped his head sideway as if to say,'Hey, what is going on here?' . Our daugter-in love hugged him and explained how he must be gentle,so he sat down to watch over them quietly.It was a sight to behold:). Our grandsons were so elated, they wanted to hold the chicks right away. Everyone laughed as these sweet precious babies chriped, sang and played with each other stumbling over the food and water. When Andy arrived  to pick me up, he watched as they slept and snuggled with each other so soft and gentle. My son just smiled and took it all in peacefully :) Thank you Grandma Starla for once again bringing joy into our lives.

Remember: God loves a cheerful giver

I BELIEVE .....by Ana :)

 

EVERYTIME I HEAR A NEWBORN BABY CRY OR TOUCH A LEAF OR SEE THE SKY, 

THEN I KNOW WHY I BELIEVE...

AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD...JEREMIAH 28:15

Good Morning America how are you ? Oh, don't you know that I'm your native daughter, I'm the state they call California . I'll be spoken of 5000 miles when the day is done.

" We live in a land where we can 'CHOOSE' same sex marriage or opposite marriage," Prejean said. " And you know what, I THINK in MY COUNTRY, in MY FAMILY, I THINK that I BELIEVE that MARRIAGE SHOULD BE BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN, NO OFFENSE to anyone

out there, but that's HOW I WAS RAISED.

God Bless America land that I love stand beside her and guide her....When I drove Cross-Country, I saw the beauty of our country, and was in awe at how much God has blessed us with a resourceful land to provide for all our physical needs.

Then I wonder in awe of our spiritual needs and our example in
Christ. Leaving the 'Judging' to God based on the 'Truth that will set us free'.

I like this precious soul believe that we have a unique purpose as ' Ladies of the Lord' to speak ' Our conciencious' and restore

the faith of our ' Father '. Our ' Created purpose'...to be ''One with God and live to honor and serve him in mind, body, soul and spirit. Male and Female he created them in ' His image'....let's be honest no one got here without a male & females pro-creating.

SAVE THE WHALE.....SAVE THE BABIES....SAVE MALE & FEMALE MARRIAGE !
'choose or lose'

CELEBRITY APPRENTICE (EXHAUSTED TV VIEWING)

Okay, We usually watch only this one reality show for the challenges of accomplishing something in a short period of time for charity. 

We begin watching it towards the end because it drags out on our nerves. I just get so caught up in  the excitement of it all. My husband sits there with this 'let's be reasonable look on his face', it does get ridiculous at times. 

I love the craziness of the characters , they crack me up. The ladies on one side the guys on the other, it's amazing how the women all of sudden get so chummy when it comes to trying to out do the guys :) And the guys are clueless until they get together with each other and scheme against the girls....one and a half heads is better than none....ha ha just kidding :) 

And that Trump, he's the biggest goof-ball of them all. 

He sits at his psuedo 'Boadroom-desk' a smug look on his face looking down on all of them. I love when he squirms his face and saids' 'Your Fired!'....Yeah, right okay on to real-life interest and concerns :) 

But it's all so much fun, when your exhausted and need a few laughs at a bunch of clowns in a freak-show circus....ha ha (my ribs hurt:)

Speaking of 'Bring in the Clown', that Joan Rivers is a real trip...she's so oh what's the word 'Plastic!' and her daughter is something else all together. But I was rooting for her, cause Annie got too dramatic towards the end. Although to be honest Joan Rivers did blow it with the decorators. Annie was like shocked....my husband said ' It's a set-up to see how they'd handle the challenge'...hum, maybe true.

Still I'm glad Joan won, why because she proved herself otherwise, that age should not be a stumblingblock and Annie to be honest needed a change of career, but she's to trecherous and in the long run would prove to be to scary for Trumps people. Notice who Trumps elderly partner chose....hum, they all felt  alot more 'safer with Joan'.

I love what Joan's decorators did with the Kodak-Frames that was inviting.

I love that Annie's decorators were so well prepared bringing in more money

Enjoy the challenges for charities, but don't take it to seriously it's just 'Exhausted TV Viewing'.

QUEEN FOR A DAY !

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

No one said it was easy being a Princess.

Hope you all had a wonderful mother's day. I had a wonderful time with my son 'The Prince' and his family.

The day began cool and cloudy, and I walked to my son's house. When I arrived Isaac our family  black lab had a 'Canvas Bag' loop around his neck. He was jumping up and down to greet me. I usually stand back due to allergies. He was so friendly licking my left hand. My daugther-in love 'The Princess' said 'Isaac has a surprise for you', I looked down and it was a gift from Mendocino! 

A large canvas bag with a black & white speckled hen sitting atop the basket printed on it. What a nice surprise :) My son 'The Prince' and grandsons wished me a 'Happy Mothers Day!'. 

I hugged my daughter-in love 'The Princess', and told her how much I love her. I said 

'Love you, Sweetheart' and she had a big smile on her face. 

My son 'The Prince' and I went to his office for Bible class, we spent the time talking about their trip to Mendocino. 

We do that sometimes take a 'Count your blessings' break :) He showed me some booklet and gave me some brochures. It all looked and sounded wonderful. 

The weather was stormy when they arrived, but it cleared up rapidly. The trip took only 3 hours with a stop at in-loves home:). Their room was really nice, it even was pet-friendly, Lord willing Isaac will be with them on the next trip. 

The area was like a Seaport Village quaint and beautiful by the Pacifico Ocean. See how I put in the spanish word 'Pacifico' means 'calm' in spanish :) I was reminded that 'Murder she wrote ' was filmed in Mendicino on the 'Fort Brag' pier area...do you remember? Blair Inn...I saw it on the video of Mendicino we all later watched. The boys enjoyed a 'Petting zoo' and my daughther-in love had a really good time at the Knitting shop, and my son bought the video at a Arbor-shop. 

Now for our 'Queen for a day'-mothers day. My son 'The Prince' cooked a wonderful brunch of pasta, sauce, Italian-bread, salad and they baked a gingerbread cake. 

My daughter-in love mom & dad joined us for the 'Queen for a Day' brunch. 

But let me tell you before the brunch began, my grandson asked 'Can you take me to Mercantile', a local antique store he favors. We went for a walk while my son 'The Prince' cooked and Mercantile's was closed. So I piped up and said 'Let's go to Lenz' ! one of my favorite stores. Okay, we bought Queen-grandma-in love  sewing notions and a card. I saw a lacey-star coaster and my grandson bought it for me :) it is really pretty.

I need to share that this child is very thoughtful, indeed.

We all had a beautiful day. The weather cleared up and the sun came out. After brunch, the ladies visited the Gorgeous Garden the kids have worked so hard on all Spring. And then we all settled down for desert of gingerbread cake and watched the Mendicino video. The ladies also enjoyed looking at a large Monet Garden book.

We all had a wonderful time On Queen for a day-Mothers Day :)

Remember: Behold how good & how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in Unity...Ps 133:1

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To All Our Wonderful Mother's.


To all our wonderful mother's always in heart;
We remember your love from the very start.
How you care and share your wisdom & joys;
With us your precious girls and boys.
And to add a lesson you didn't hesistate;
Showing & telling us how to love our mate.
We even knew what you would expect;
as you quietly clothe & fed us, and our
dresser-draws you'd inspect .....

Thanks for being so Beautiful & True....
and know we always
will Love & Honor You. Your children :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

A Shout-out Happy Birthday ! ....

to one of my favorite girls, Elizabeth Anne Longfellow :)

Hope your Birth-month is really everything you hope it will be....Wonderful & Fun...

Days full with lovely things to read & write of all the joy God brings to sight :)

Enjoy your family....Enjoy your friends....for they will be with you till the end.

One thing though you must do.... hug & kiss all the people that love you, too !

Have a great day and know it's true....God thought 'Beauty' when creating you.

Love Ya Girl ....xoxoxo

PSALM 139:13

YOU FORMED ME IN THE INWARD PARTS,
AND KNIT ME TOGETHER IN MY MOTHER'S WOMB
Thank you, God

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

To all the Mother's in the world,
Who cared & hoped for a pearl.
Your love & joy was made complete,
The moment in you, we did meet.
Your Baby Forever :)