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Across the Fence:  Twenty Eight Years of Service to Our Country.  |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 06:58:58 AM
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Last Friday was my DH's last day in the Air Force. His actual retirement date is October 1st but he had a lot of leave time to use up. Big changes in store for us. His retirement pay is half of his regular pay so he will be driving a flat bed semi for TMC Trucking Company. He is currently in Iowa attending a refresher course for truck drivers. He will be home this Friday but leaves again on Sunday with a trainer for five weeks. We have been working hard at paying off all of our debt so we can buy our little hobby farm. In the meantime I will keep "farming" our double lot in the city. I am very proud of his service to our country. He did 18 years in the Army and 10 years in the Air Force. He is a veteran of the First Gulf War and Iraq. The Air Force Unit has a retirement ceremony and party planned for September 8th.
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:22:16 AM
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Congrats to him on a long career and retirement! I'm very thankful for him serving. He sure looks young!
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kysheeplady
True Blue Farmgirl
1291 Posts
Teri
KY
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:30:09 AM
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Congrats to your hubby! And THANK him for me for his service.
Hope you get your farm soon.
Teri
"There are black sheep in every flock"
White Sheep Farm
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:38:23 AM
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Thank you to your husband, Diane, AND to you and your loved ones! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! And congratulations! There are just not enough words! BIG hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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MrsRooster
True Blue Farmgirl
1168 Posts
Amy
Seabrook
TX
USA
1168 Posts |
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crittergranny
True Blue Farmgirl
1096 Posts
Laura
Lindrith
NM
USA
1096 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:46:14 AM
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Thankyou for his service and for your part too! I hope all goes well for you 2.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
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Sabrena Orr
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Sabrena
Olympia
WA
USA
198 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:49:37 AM
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Congratulations to your husband and a huge thank you for his service to our country. Thank you to you too as being a military wife can be stressful and challenging. Best of luck to both of you in your journey.
Sabrena, Olympia |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:50:40 AM
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Thanks for the well wishes. Yes, he does look young, he will be 46 this October. He signed up and went to basic training when he was 17! Yes, I am older than him by about 5 1/2 years. I know it is hard to become a civilian again, that is why he is going to stay busy and work full-time. He used to drive a semi and really enjoyed it. He needs the direction...go from point A to point B. I am used to him being gone a lot so this will be about the same. He should be home on weekends. He doesn't like eating in restaurants so I will be making casseroles and such. He has a mini fridge/freezer and a trucker cook stove that holds mini loaf pan size meals perfectly. I might even hit the high road with him once in awhile! Apparently the trucking company he is working for goes to Columbia, SC quite a lot, that is were my DD lives!
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:55:29 AM
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Diane,
Thank you for sharing with us. Please give your hubby a big hug and tell him THANK YOU for my freedom and for his dedication. I'm so happy for you both! Enjoy the day!!
Love to you,
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
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SallyT
True Blue Farmgirl
108 Posts
Sarah
Buford
Georgia
USA
108 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 07:57:33 AM
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Thank you to both of you. You too served along with him. Your service is invaluable to all of us. Prayers to you.
Sarah
Warmth of Friendship Necessary for Life |
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Kammi
True Blue Farmgirl
105 Posts
Kim
Phoenix
Az
USA
105 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 08:20:31 AM
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Please thank him for his service to our Country. Am married to a Marine...once a Marine, always a Marine. Same thing for the Airmen. Thanks to folks like him, we have the freedoms we have here at home. Blessing and prayers for you both for the future.
Best always
Kim
Farmgil #4256
Remember… Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body. Instead, you should slide in sideways, glass of wine in one hand and chocolate in the other, in a body thoroughly used up, worn out and screaming “Woohooo! What a ride!”
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 08:21:49 AM
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That's a long time. Good for him. Please tell him thank you for me. My brother had 25 years. He must have joined really early.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 08:59:44 AM
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Diane, please thank your husband for his service to our country. Those are truly my heros. Congratulations to both of you! God Bless.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
14020 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
14020 Posts |
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Lorie.Vance
True Blue Farmgirl
200 Posts
Lorie
Tampa
FL
200 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 09:18:38 AM
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Congrats! Please thank him for his service. I was 15 years active duty Air Force and then reserve and my husband just got back from Iraq a few months ago. He has 23-years in service so far. It's not an easy life but so honorable. So proud of both of you!!
Lorie
http://thevintagegardengirl@blogspot.com |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 10:28:37 AM
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Thanks again for all the well wishes! New journey begins...
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farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 2:14:24 PM
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Congrats and yes, thank him so much for his service and for your sacrifice also. It's not easy being a military wife, and you all don't get near the recognition that you deserve also.
Audrey
http://prairiecairncottage.blogspot.com/
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 3:57:19 PM
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Oh dear hen as a military wife I can't tell you how proud I am of your husband & for all did & represents to America. Please tell him how proud all of us hens are of him & thank him as well...mine has been in a bit over 23 yrs now...16 active, the rest reserves & he spent more time in the reserves in wars than he ever did while active.....Like said its not an easy life for family but its so wonderful to have people like your hubby serve...congrats to him & to his new job waiting for him...& thank you for being right next to him during the time he was a military man...xoxo...Michele'
Chickens RULE!
hen #2622
theoldbatzfarm.blogspot.com |
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ptroupe
True Blue Farmgirl
1752 Posts
Portia
Johnson City
NY
USA
1752 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 6:57:32 PM
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Congratulations and thank him for his service. The best to all of you.
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1936 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1936 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 7:48:25 PM
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Congrats! and thank you both for his service to our country.
God Bless
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17479 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17479 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2012 : 10:33:31 PM
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Kudos to your hubby and to you,,, being a military wife is no easy task,,, my daddy was career Army and I grew up on bases... He met & married my mom and brought us to the US when I was 3yrs old... I actually liked growing up an Army Brat.... and proud of it too! Just as i am sure you are proud to be a Military Wife.
Now go enjoy the 2nd half of a wonderful life.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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Madelena
True Blue Farmgirl
1919 Posts
Mary
Central
TX
USA
1919 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2012 : 4:58:55 PM
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God Bless You Both for your service to our Country.. We need more people in America like our service men and women who dedicate so much for so many.
Our family has been a military family. My grandfather (or was that great??) served in his country in Europe. My father in WWII. I am a Vietnam era Vet. My son served in the Marines, and My other son served in the Army Reserves and was sent to Afghanistan. He reinlisted in the RA upon return.
My son and DIL have just had a new baby (boy) and already he is planning his Marine career. LOL.. like I said.
GOD BLESS ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GIVE SO MUCH... You all take care..And.. you'll enjoy some over the road time..
Mary (MJ)
"There is no unbelief: Whoever plants a seed beneath the sod and waits to see it push away the clod, he trusts in God." (Kate Douglas Wiggin) |
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