OT: May 9th- just wanted to share

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION      Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American.  On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace.      The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for independence.  Martha Washington boosted the morale of her husband's troops by visiting battlefields and tending to the wounded. Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served our Nation accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and families.      While our men and women in uniform are protecting our country's founding ideals of liberty, democracy, and justice, their spouses live with uncommon challenges, endure sleepless nights, and spend long periods raising children alone.  Many military spouses are also committed volunteers, serving other military families and local communities.  Our Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our military families, and we are inspired by their courage, strength, and leadership.      On Military Spouse Day and throughout the year, we honor the commitment spouses have made to freedom's cause.  To learn about ways to support our troops and their spouses and families, I encourage all Americans to visit www.americasupportsyou.mil.      NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2008, as Military Spouse Day.  I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their gratitude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United States Armed Forces.      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the  Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second. GEORGE W. BUSH

Thanks for sharing Vicki. Some days that man can do/say something good. I will see you in the morning. I am coming straight to base after dropping Rick of at 7:30 so it will be about 8:30 when I get there and make my Starbucks stop. Hugs, Jenn

Okay, I may not be home because I have to register my little guy for Kindergarten tomorrow.  If I am not here, do you mind just leaving it on my front porch?  Thanks! and I am still SO curious as to how the heck that happened!

I know it is so weird. I think they must have looked at the lable up top and never at the one on the bottom of the box. But with no postage due or anything. I opened it and thought cool they send me some things to use as a door prize then when I pulled out the babyblanket it's like what the hey. At least I recognized the lable on the bottom to know where it came from. I retaped it and blacked out the address stuff so it will be ready to go. By they way could you PM your building number, I remember all the turns but not the number. HUgs, Jenn

Well it's about time!!! Love to you! Sue

Cool.  It's about time ... Brian

That's awesome...and wayyyy overdue!! God belss our Troops and their families.

I am there with Katt...way way over due!!!

On a side note tonight on Dancing with the Stars when Mario got kicked off....they were saying that he was an inspiration to young people because he was the youngest DWS contestant...and he said, " I am not the inspiration....the men and women who are fighting this war are the true inspiration and heros!" I thought right on dude!!!!  

  when things like this happen!!! AMEN and about time is right!!! I don't know how you spouses do it and I have the utmost respect for all of you!!! You all deserve to have a whole day dedicated to you!!!    for all you sacrifice!!!  biggest hugs and love, Becky