Photo Story Friday

Hello Everyone,

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Today is my grandfather's birthday. He would have been 87. He passed away on July 6, 1999. It'll be ten years this year and I find it hard to believe that he has been gone that long. I love all of the pictures of my grandfather where he is smiling.

He was probably the most important and influentual man in my life. He fought in World War 2 leaving his wife and children. Everyone knows that those were hard times. We were fortunate that my grandfather, Pap, made it home. Here is a picture of him with his troop.

You can't see him but he is in the middle towards the back. I remember some of his stories and I am so proud of him. It makes me think about all the families whose husbands, fathers and sons are in foreign lands today. The families who are relocating so that they can be near their husbands and dads. The families that leave their home state and families to follow their loved one. They all are sacrificing for each and everyone of us.



This is a picture of my parents with my grandparents. When we were on dialysis I got to visit with him alot. He had the shift before me but sometimes he wouldn't be done and we got machines next to each other. We would just talk and have time together. He always called us girls by our names followed by baby. Valerie baby. lol I love and miss him so much.

Happy Birthday Pap!!

Have a blessed day!

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY AMERICA!!

Hello Everyone,

Remember
by Brittany Vigoreaux

American soldiers sacrifice so much,
All for the freedom of our country.
Leaving their families and heading off to war,
Not knowing what the future holds.

Working day and night
Determined to stay strong.
Watching friends be killed every day
Letters from home inspiring them to keep fighting

So little is given to them
Although there is little to do,
For those who have died in war
We can still remember

Remember all the men who have died.
Remember all the battles fought
Remember all the tears families cried
Remember it was freedom the soldiers brought

To this very day soldiers are under-appreciated
Veterans Day is the day
For the dead, living, and fighting soldiers
To be remembered

I would just like to thank all the soldiers and their families that are fighting for our country today and in the past. On a more personal note I'd like to pay my respects to my great grandfather, William Bibby, my grandfather, Leldon H. Bibby for their services. I miss you and am honored that you were my grandfathers. To my step-dad Manuel Mendibles for his service. To my father Alfredo G. Perez for his service. I am proud of both of you for your service to our country.

Let's all say a prayer for the safe return of our soldiers and for their families left at home.

We honor you!

Have a blessed day!