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Sunday, May 12, 2013

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!! RIP Granny…

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private James H. Luther (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 3, 1863, at Fredericksburg, Virginia. His citation reads:

Among the first to jump into the enemy's rifle pits, he himself captured and brought out three prisoners.

Corporal Gotlieb Luty (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 3, 1863, at Chancellorsville, Virginia. His citation reads:

Bravely advanced to the enemy's line under heavy fire and brought back valuable information.

Corporal William F. Lyell (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on August 31, 1951, near Chup'a-ri, Korea. His citation reads:

Cpl. Lyell, a member of Company F, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and outstanding courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. When his platoon leader was killed, Cpl. Lyell assumed command and led his unit in an assault on strongly fortified enemy positions located on commanding terrain. When his platoon came under vicious, raking fire which halted the forward movement, Cpl. Lyell seized a 57mm. recoilless rifle and unhesitatingly moved ahead to a suitable firing position from which he delivered deadly accurate fire completely destroying an enemy bunker, killing its occupants. He then returned to his platoon and was resuming the assault when the unit was again subjected to intense hostile fire from 2 other bunkers. Disregarding his personal safety, armed with grenades he charged forward hurling grenades into 1 of the enemy emplacements, and although painfully wounded in this action he pressed on destroying the bunker and killing 6 of the foe. He then continued his attack against a third enemy position, throwing grenades as he ran forward, annihilating 4 enemy soldiers. He then led his platoon to the north slope of the hill where positions were occupied from which effective fire was delivered against the enemy in support of friendly troops moving up. Fearlessly exposing himself to enemy fire, he continuously moved about directing and encouraging his men until he was mortally wounded by enemy mortar fire. Cpl. Lyell's extraordinary heroism, indomitable courage, and aggressive leadership reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.


We’d like to wish my Mom a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!!!! We hope that she has a great day! We also hope all of you other mothers out there have a great day!

We are now at the 5 year mark (if my math is right) since Granny went to Heaven. It doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. I’m sad that she isn’t still here to see my kids… but I’m glad I got to know her as well as I did.


My Mom’s Top 5 Books

5 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough

4 - The Fixer Upper by Mary Kay Andrews

3 - A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

2 - Still Alice by Lisa Genova

1 - The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks


Thanks to Mom for sharing this list with us... though it was kinda funny that she couldn't remember the exact title or name of the author of the #2 book on her list (which is a book about someone getting Alzheimer's Disease).


The I'm just sayin… Top 66 Books of The Bible Countdown

43 Hebrews

42 2 Chronicles

41 1 Chronicles

40 Leviticus

39 Lamentations

38 Jonah

37 Isaiah

36 Jude

35 Colossians

34 Deuteronomy

33 Numbers

32 Job

31 Philemon

30 1 Timothy

29 Esther

28 2 Samuel

27 1 Samuel

26 Titus

25 Galatians

24 Haggai

23 Jeremiah

22 2 Corinthians

21 Joshua


The I’m just sayin… Proverb of the Week
Proverbs 15:9
 The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
     but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
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