Bentrods
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1998 Pace Arrow 34J, Vortec 454 P-37, 20386 Miles
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1989 Toyota PU SR5 V6 5speed Extra Cab Toad, 139000 Miles
1996 Damon Challanger 5th Wheel M-33RKB-34ft
On The Colorado River in Earp CA on The Parker Strip
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MAC
Apple Valley California
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* Daddy's Poem *
Her hair was up in a pony tail,
her favorite dress tied with a bow.
Today was Daddy's Day at school,
and she couldn't wait to go.
But her mommy tried to tell her,
that she probably should stay home
Why the kids might not understand,
if she went to school alone.
But she was not afraid;
she knew just what to say.
What to tell her classmates
of why he wasn't there today.
But still her mother worried,
for her to face this day alone.
And that was why once again,
she tried to keep her daughter home..
But the little girl went to school
eager to tell them all.
About a dad she never sees
a dad who never calls.
There were daddies along the wall in back,
for everyone to meet.
Children squirming impatiently,
anxious in their seats
One by one the teacher called
a student from the class.
To introduce their daddy,
as seconds slowly passed.
At last the teacher called her name,
every child turned to stare.
Each of them was searching for,
a man who wasn't there.
'Where's her daddy at?'
She heard a boy call out.
'She probably doesn't have one,'
another student dared to shout.
And from somewhere near the back,
she heard a daddy say,
'Looks like another deadbeat dad,
too busy to waste his day.'
The words did not offend her,
as she smiled up at her Mom.
And looked back at her teacher,
who told her to go on.
And with hands behind her back,
slowly she began to speak.
And out from the mouth of a child,
came words incredibly unique.
'My Daddy couldn't be here,
because he lives so far away.
But I know he wishes he could be,
since this is such a special day.
And though you cannot meet him,
I wanted you to know.
All about my daddy,
and how much he loves me so.
He loved to tell me stories
he taught me to ride my bike.
He surprised me with pink roses,
and taught me to fly a kite.
We used to share fudge sundaes,
and ice cream in a cone.
And though you cannot see him.
I'm not standing here alone.
'Cause my daddy's always with me,
even though we are apart
I know because he told me,
he'll forever be in my heart'
With that, her little hand reached up,
and lay across her chest.
Feeling her own heartbeat,
beneath her favorite dress.
And from somewhere there in the crowd of dads,
her mother stood in tears.
Proudly watching her daughter,
who was wise beyond her years.
For she stood up for the love
of a man not in her life.
Doing what was best for her,
doing what was right.
And when she dropped her hand back down,
staring straight into the crowd.
She finished with a voice so soft,
but its message clear and loud.
'I love my daddy very much,
he's my shining star.
And if he could, he'd be here,
but heaven's just too far.
You see he is a soldier and died just this past year
When a roadside bomb hit his convoy
and taught Americans to fear.
But sometimes when I close my eyes,
it's like he never went away.'
And then she closed her eyes,
and saw him there that day.
And to her mother's amazement,
she witnessed with surprise.
A room full of daddies and children,
all starting to close their eyes.
Who knows what they saw before them,
who knows what they felt inside.
Perhaps for merely a second,
they saw him at her side.
'I know you're with me Daddy,'
to the silence she called out.
And what happened next made believers,
of those once filled with doubt.
Not one in that room could explain it,
for each of their eyes had been closed.
But there on the desk beside her,
was a fragrant long-stemmed pink rose.
And a child was blessed, if only for a moment,
by the love of her shining star.
And given the gift of believing,
that heaven is never too far.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person,
an hour to appreciate them,
a day to love them,
but then an entire life to forget them.
never forget and remember
There must be many children in the same boat as this little girl,
thanks to our servicemen and their families
for the sacrifice they are making to keep our country safe.
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Mac
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Bentrods
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'Will you give this to my Daddy?'
Last week I was in Atlanta Georgia attending a conference. While I
was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me
beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed
one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone)was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and
cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded
American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young
unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our
Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to
her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself,
said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then
suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was
Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had
been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her
daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They
started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people
resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around,
there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in
one last act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing.. We get no liberal
media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize
that the vast majority of America supports our troops.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity
and respect starts this Friday -and continues each and every Friday
until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every
Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with
acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long
before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the
once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever; certainly more
than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays'.
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RV 4 2
Fullerton, Ca
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It sure stinks going back to work after a long and fun weekend.
SHOW ME YOUR FLAMINGO !!!!!
Mike, Linda and 1 spoiled dog -Candy
2008 National RV Dolphin DX35Ci, UltraTrac
2007 Saturn Vue, US Gear, Blue Ox Aventa II
Rallys = 7 and Counting
Gatherings = lost count 
There are never enough days off to go RVing...
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RRTom
California USA
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RV 4 2 wrote:It sure stinks going back to work after a long and fun weekend.
Yep.
Did my grandson call you yet?
Show me your Flamingo
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Tom and Lerinda
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MAC
Apple Valley California
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No my grandson is not able to use the phone yet 
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RV 4 2
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MAC wrote:No my grandson is not able to use the phone yet
Well, Tom's grandson came by on a skateboard. Talk about coordination. 
I know he can use a phone because his mom called twice while we were talking.
We will get with him this weekend to give him all the vital info. We really appreciate his help.
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MAC
Apple Valley California
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Work his butt off...or what little he has !
I wonder if he wants to cut my grass while we are gone in July.
Riding mower, pool,hottub, good looking girl his age across the street.
The commute would kill him, that up hill on a slateboard would be a bit, the going home would be fast.
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RRTom
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MAC wrote:Work his butt off...or what little he has !
I wonder if he wants to cut my grass while we are gone in July.
Riding mower, pool,hottub, good looking girl his age across the street.
The commute would kill him, that up hill on a slateboard would be a bit, the going home would be fast.
He better have a job by July or I'm going to find lots of things to keep him busy all summer.
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vjoek
Simi Valley,CA
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RRTom wrote:MAC wrote:Work his butt off...or what little he has !
I wonder if he wants to cut my grass while we are gone in July.
Riding mower, pool,hottub, good looking girl his age across the street.
The commute would kill him, that up hill on a slateboard would be a bit, the going home would be fast.
He better have a job by July or I'm going to find lots of things to keep him busy all summer.
Wax on.......Wax off......make a Bus real shiny!!!!
Vince, Ellie & Nicky(Downs/CP)
2002 GMC Sierra 1500.
2002 Prowler 25Z, Northwest Edition.
Rallys..13..former King of Central California. Rally On!!
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