Comments on: Memorial Day Memories & Miracles

By: SherraLifeLesson.com » American Soldiers

SherraLifeLesson.com » American Soldiers — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:16:23 +0000

[...] I started to look for a generic, patriotic picture of soldiers so I could write a quick blog post and remind you all to take a few minutes before the end of your day to remember what this day is all about. [...]

By: SherraLifeLesson.com » Flexible Friday #47 I Am That Parent

SherraLifeLesson.com » Flexible Friday #47 I Am That Parent — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:04:47 +0000

[...] actually made that life decision long before I became a drunk driving statistic and a severe head injury [...]

By: SherraLifeLesson.com » Coma Questions

SherraLifeLesson.com » Coma Questions — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:02:30 +0000

[...] Back in May, I offered to answer any coma questions. [...]

By: Sherra

Sherra — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:32:52 +0000

Ann » Love you too honey Quit acting like I’ve tried to make you watch the video. LOL

Leigh Anne » I think we have four in for the Portugal trip so let’s starting working on that and pick the date! I hear you know where Portugal is so I’m appointing you our tour guide.

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:20:02 +0000

Can I go too????

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:59:56 +0000

Memorial Day is a day of sadness and of celebration in our house. We celebrate that Dan is home with us and we will forever be saddened by the deaths of all military personnel. We are especially saddened by the death in 2005 of Sgt. Kyle Wehrly who served proudly in Dan’s unit in Iraq. This past weekend, Dan and I discussed the anniversary of your accident, Sherra, and I’ve got to tell you again that I love you. I’m still never gonna watch the video and you can’t make me!!! Portugal…COUNT ME IN!! XO

By: Sherra

Sherra — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:33:15 +0000

julieann » I think it’s the mother in all of us that makes us so emotional and sometimes unable to even speak. We know that every soldier has a mother and what their sacrifice means for our families and our freedom. Sometimes, it is really just too big to put into words. Well said, Julie and thanks for great link! I actually have seen that and I’m not sure I can watch again – it gives me goosebumps just thinking of it.

By: julieann

julieann — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:17:36 +0000

Steff,
I understand what you mean about the “thank you.” A good friend of mine in CA sent me a video clip that shows how you can say thanks to soldiers you see at the airport and in uniform around town. Go to http://www.gratitudecampaign.org It’s about a three minute long clip showing how to say thank you. I believe it makes use of American Sign Language. While in view of the soldier you place your hand over your heart and then take your palm away from your body, lowering it down toward your waist while you mouth the words, “Thank you.” It will make you cry, Sherra and Steff. The week before Memorial Day we had a soldier from our small CO city of 60,000 who was killed in Afganistan. After his funeral, people lined the streets waving American flags as the hearse passed by. The schools along the route dismissed the students so that they could participate and it was overwhelming to see thousands of folks all along the three mile route. It made me realize that each of those soldiers stands in my place. It’s my country that they fight for and my freedom that they are protecting. It’s me that they’re fighting for and I’m so terribly grateful for that. So unworthy of their sacrifice, but ever so grateful.

By: Sherra

Sherra — Wed, 28 May 2008 01:26:32 +0000

Colleen » Longer sleeves on hospital gowns should be a requirement for so many reasons. Wanna come to Portugal with me and Nancy?

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 28 May 2008 00:49:18 +0000

Sherra,
I’m thankful daily for our troops and for friends like you. How you can make me laugh about your pits being hairy when I’m trying to get into the moment about your coma???? Great entry and I can’t wait until I get them by e-mail–I get so behind.