Hey Toby

I'm still waiting for Toby Keith to contact me for his next trip to Iraq. I really wanna go Toby. As I said before I'm not talented, or anything I just wanna go and shake my heroes hands and personally say thanks. It would be soooo kewl Toby if we could go when the Tanker Brothers are still there so I could say thanks personally to them :)- Yes, to my kids, I know I'm a dork, so you don't have to tell me again....BUT I AM STILL WAITING!

I think I'm coming down with a cold :( My sister is flying in to SFO today. We are supposed to go up to see my Mom (she's gonna be 84 on Sunday, more on her when I feel better. Oh and right now she's wallpapering a bedroom) and my sister, possibly some of my cousins. Oh and the little brats too. My Mom said I should come anyway but I don't want to get anyone sick. I think I'm losing my voice :( Joe and Ali should love that. No nagging for a couple days.....

My fast is over

I decided to break my fast. I made it approximately 45 hours since I last ate and about 26 hours after the one year anniversay of Sgt Stokely being KIA by an IED. I'm a bit disappointed that I didn't make it until midnight. (But let me tell you that first bite of bread tasted so good.) I will wait until midnight to have one of those Oreos that have been calling me since yesterday afternoon.

I actually felt pretty good through the whole thing. Now I feel kind of icky. I have another fast coming up. I still think that if you haven't already you should go here and sign up for a day.

Thank you SGT Mike Stokely

Please go here to read about a true hero, Sgt Mike Stokely. Look at the pictures of Sgt. Stokely's life.

Rolling Victory Fast

Go here to read about Tanker Brothers Rolling Fast In honor of Mike Stokely and all our brave service members. And sign up for a day.


"I close by saying this - while others debated, Mike Stokely served. While others continue to debate, we, as a family, stand committed to the service Mike Stokely gave his country and the principles of peace and freedom he found just causes worth dying for. Mike Stokely would do it all over again even knowing the eventual outcome of his own death. Mike Stokely wasn't a SGT York, or Audie Murhpy. He was just a kid next door who wanted to do his duty, and was willing to die for his country He was loved by his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. He has been sorely missed by all of us. WE will never forget his name, his service, and certainly we will never forget his eyes and smile.
Blessed and Proud to be the dad of SGT Mike Stokely E Troop 108th CAV 48th Brigade GA NATL GUARD US ARMY KIA by IED near Yusufiyah, south of Baghdad 16 Aug 2005 at approximately 2:20 a.m.
GOD BLESS the United States
Robert Stokely"
This is just part of the letter that Mr. Stokely sent out regarding his son service to our country. A verying touching read. Go here to read the rest.

Now I've heard people say that we should all leave poor Cindy alone, not criticize her. For shame after all DID lose a child. Well I have to say that losing a child must be the must be the most devastating tragedy you could go through. Having lost a parent and other family members I know how awful it can be. I've never lost a child. I think I would probably want to die myself if I did. I am completely amazed by Mr. Stokely, who has to be devastated by the loss of a child. But stands by his son and his sons life choices. Anyway read Mike Stokelys story over at Tanker Brothers. Get a few tissues first though. Have a good day all.

I blew it

I thought today was the group fast for Sgt Stokely. Turns out it was tomorrow. So here I go another round of fasting in honor of my newest hero. So if you're just joining me. Read down a little further.

So darn it no Mint Oreos until tomorrow at midnight. But it's so worth it to me just to be able to support our (my) troups

Fasting means "no eating"

To read all about the Rolling Victory Fast go here

From Tanker Brothers web site

"Okay, here's the deal: In light of the stupid "Rolling Fast" Stunt that the Crazy Hollywood Left and Code Pinko have come up with, we here at the Tanker Brothers have decided to come up with our own version: "The 2006 Tanker Brothers Rolling Victory Fast!"

But we need your help: pledge to fast for one day. Just one single day to show your support for those of us who would stand in Crazy Cindy's way. Support us like this: we're proposing a "Rolling Fast", Hollywood Style. I'll kick it off: I will pledge to fast for the first day (we'll kick this off on Sunday, 9 July 2006), and hand it off to someone, Sean Penn-style. In this case, it will be Cav Tanker. If you wanna take part in this, click the Comments section and sign up for a day. We ask that you keep it in Chronological order: in other words, the first person to sign up will sign up for Tuesday, the next person for Wednesday, and so on and so on."

little disclaimer on this post: Fasting for a cause and restricting because you think you're overweight and aren't are 2 different things. Fasting for a cause is OK restricting because you think you're fat is NOT OK.

I'm doing well

I'm still fasting in honor of Sgt. Stokely. I'm doing well. Hungry but feeling great about it.

Fasting today

Today I am joining in on a fast in honor of Sgt Mike Stokely who was KIA one year ago today. He was 23 years old. Please go here to read about this brave hero.

"SGT Mike StokelyE Troop 108th CAV 48th BrigadeGA NATL Guard US ArmyBronze Star and Purple Heart KIA IED near Yusufiyah 8/16/05God, Family, Duty, Honor, Country"

And finally this comment from Robert Stokely on Tanker Brothers blog: "Cindy Sheehan says her son didn't die for a just cause; Mike Stokely died just because - he loved his family, his friends, his country, understood his duty, did it with honor, and bravely served his country by giving his life when called upon in the service of his country. To understand a just cause, you have to live for one; if one is willing to live for a just cause, they flinch not if asked to die for one. Mike Stokely didn't flinch."

Have a good day all. And please keep Mr. Stokely and family in your thoughts today.

Veterans Health fair

I'm going to a Veterans Health fair tomorrow. The lady that sent the message out said Soldiers Angels were going to have a card signing booth there. So I'm going to go help out. It sounds like it should be fun. I have to remember my sunscreen and extra water.

I'll let you know how it goes :) Have a good Tuesday everyone....

My visit to the recruiters :)

I went to the recruiters today :) Naw I didn't join up I'm too old and fat. I stopped in and said thanks for serving our country. If you haven't done that you should. I think recruiters catch a lot of cr@p from a lot of those moonbat type people.

















And here is me with the recruiters. YAY!! I was sooo thrilled to stand next to them. They are so much more of a celebrity in my eyes than anyone who is on TV or the movies. Thanks again guys :) You really made my day.











I have been in a few times saying thanks. I'll never forget the first time I went in with a thank you card and some goodies. I handed the Sargeant a bag with some See's candy. He said "Uh this isn't a bomb or anything is it?" Kind of funny but also sad. I told him no that I was just saying thanks and that I try to support our troops in more ways than just a yellow magnet. I don't think that Sgt is there anymore. There were two guys I hadn't met before. But I hope to see them again soon. So again go into your local recruiters office. Tell them thank you. Take them cookies and goodies. And next time you see a member of our Armed Forces tell them thank you.

9-11 What do you remember?

I remember so clearly the phone ringing at 6:30 a.m. Hearing the words. A plane just flew into the WTC. I remember watching the T.V for hours and hours. Then finally having to walk away from the T. V. and the totally devistating tragedy. I so remember how quiet it was. (I live close to an airport) Except for the helicopters cruising by every 10 minutes or so. (I still freak out a little when I hear a helicopter cruise by)

Take a minute to remember what you felt that day. What your reactions to this horrific event was.

Visit here
"The 2,996 Project" The idea is for 2,996 people to palce a tribute on their blog on 9-11-06 about one the 2,996 victims in the WTC tragedy. If you sign up you will ramdomly be assigned one of the victims. I believe there are still about 1500 victims that need someone to write a tribute for them. 9-11 is about one month away
Take a moment and go here then sign up for your own tribute.

Darn Media

OK call me crazy but....here courtesy of Yahoo news there is this: "WASHINGTON - Undercover investigators entered the United States using fake documents repeatedly this year — including some cases in which Homeland Security Department agents didn't ask for identification.

At nine border crossings on the Mexico and Canadian borders, agents "never questioned the authenticity of the counterfeit documents," according to Government Accountability Office testimony to be released Wednesday.

"This vulnerability potentially allows terrorists or others involved in criminal activity to pass freely into the United States from Canada or Mexico with little or no chance of being detected," concluded the GAO, the investigative arm of Congress, in testimony obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press."

Now I am all about freedom of the (biased) press and all but wow. Why doesn't the (biased) media just draw a big map put a couple big red X's and say: here...right here is where we are most vulnerable. Now I know, my husband points it out every time I get outraged at the (biased) media putting something like this out there, that they probably already know where our weak spots are. BUT in case they don't let's just throw this tidbit out there. What's next showing terrorists exact location of our troops so they don't have to look for them?

Am I wrong about this????

You're dating a what???

A girl who's parents have a Kerry bumper sticker on their car. EEEEKKKK.