Watching the inauguration events unfold today, I am once again reminded of what a great nation America truly is, and am so very proud to be a citizen.
This is the eleventh inauguration I have experienced during my lifetime (yes, you do the math, I am getting up there - lol). During each President's inauguration, I can't help but be proud as our new president comes forefront and center to accept the reigns of power, NOT because the new President was either black or white, Democrat or Republican, but simply because we see demonstrated the Republic working exactly as our forefathers envisioned and planned.
Perfect execution each and every time.
That's a lot to be proud of America. God bless America, and her 44th President!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
PRAYERS
I have many wonderful pen pals in Israel, some I have written to for over seven years. Writing to them that for that length of time, I feel as if they are a part of my family, as well as a part of my heart. I ask those of you who believe in the power of prayer as I do, to please be in prayer for them. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the safety of Israel and her people. Contrary to popular (news media) diatribe who say they are hawks, in fact it is Israel who is the peacemaker.
What is not being told is the reason why it became necessary for Israel to retaliate. Their citizens in the south were being constantly bombarded with various missiles daily for months during the so-called peace agreement with Hamas. Israelis living in that area couldn't go about their daily lives, properties were being destroyed, and casualties inflicted. Makes one wonder why these things are never reported in the media?
For people in the U.S. it would be like Mexico or Canada raining bombs and missiles upon us. Would we stand for that? I pray not! Thus, Israel's response. As far as I am concerned it is way overdue. And, like Israel I am sorry it has come to this especially inflicting civilian casualties, but it is interesting what Israel does before they bomb. They actually notify the occupants of the house or building before they attack.
Well, my little friend in Israel can report it far better than I, and I hope she won't mind my borrowing an excerpt now and again.
1. The AF calls the house they're about to hit that they are about to bomb it.
2. The residents send all the women and children to the roof of the building with the understanding that the AF won't strike civilians.
3. The AF has developed a small missile that creates a small non-lethal explosion without shrapnel to scare off all the civilians.
4. When they have left the area the building is hit with the big guns.
5:01 PM IDF called Nazir Rayan to tell him that they were about to bomb the site. He decided to stay in the house with his family and people. 10-16 killed in the attack.
But tell me please, how many people does Hamas warn before they carry out their grisly, deadly attacks?
So, pray please!
What is not being told is the reason why it became necessary for Israel to retaliate. Their citizens in the south were being constantly bombarded with various missiles daily for months during the so-called peace agreement with Hamas. Israelis living in that area couldn't go about their daily lives, properties were being destroyed, and casualties inflicted. Makes one wonder why these things are never reported in the media?
For people in the U.S. it would be like Mexico or Canada raining bombs and missiles upon us. Would we stand for that? I pray not! Thus, Israel's response. As far as I am concerned it is way overdue. And, like Israel I am sorry it has come to this especially inflicting civilian casualties, but it is interesting what Israel does before they bomb. They actually notify the occupants of the house or building before they attack.
Well, my little friend in Israel can report it far better than I, and I hope she won't mind my borrowing an excerpt now and again.
Just to give people an idea of how the Israeli Air Force works, they use a method called "Knocking On The Roof". There are several steps...
1. The AF calls the house they're about to hit that they are about to bomb it.
2. The residents send all the women and children to the roof of the building with the understanding that the AF won't strike civilians.
3. The AF has developed a small missile that creates a small non-lethal explosion without shrapnel to scare off all the civilians.
4. When they have left the area the building is hit with the big guns.
5:01 PM IDF called Nazir Rayan to tell him that they were about to bomb the site. He decided to stay in the house with his family and people. 10-16 killed in the attack.
But tell me please, how many people does Hamas warn before they carry out their grisly, deadly attacks?
So, pray please!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
To all my family, friends, and readers: May this new year bring you joy, peace, good health, laughter and prosperity.
Plan to make 2009 the best year ever!
Blessings!
To all my family, friends, and readers: May this new year bring you joy, peace, good health, laughter and prosperity.
Plan to make 2009 the best year ever!
Blessings!
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