Our Soilder's Party, part 1

In our family, we are so lucky to have 3 soldiers and unfortunately they are all going to be deployed this year, so while we had all 3 of them here and together we had a great party in all of their honor, to pray for them, and show them our support and our thankfulness. I don't have all the pictures but should get them tomorrow so I will share them tomorrow if all goes as planned, and we get them back. This party was amazing we ended up having nearly 50 family and friends, we really missed having Darin's family here, but understandably that they are in California so, at another time maybe. This wonderful sign was donated by a sign man in our town, we loved. Also a bit of exciting news the local paper came and took pictures and it should be in the paper on TUESDAY!!!! Also, during the party all the soldiers, were given a beautiful picture from my Aunt, her daughter is Cora Beth and she is leaving on Wed. for Korea.

Also, during the party, another one of my Aunts, Cody's mom, which he will be leaving in March of '10 for Afghanistan, she wrote and presented them with this beautiful poem, I want to share it with you all, and for all of our family in Utah and Cali, I'm mailing you all copies of the poem, and pics from the party, and the newspaper, Darin was saying that it was so important ti thank all of his family for such amazing support. And with out the prayers, and family it would be impossible to do what it is that he does. but until tomorrow,

Our Very Own Soldiers

Darin, Cody, Cora Beth

The decorations are up and all the people came

We are here to recognize, such precious fame.

As we stand here in laughter with warm hearts in cheer

It's because of our soldiers we have nothing to fear.

We go through our lives from day to day

Never stop to think, as our kids play.

Just how lucky we are and how this can be

It's because of our soldiers, that we stand here free.

In our little family, we have too many that give

And they do it with pride, so we can all live.

So when you see a soldier go shake their hand

you're never so lucky, to know each woman and man

they give more then you know and id it everyday

When you are lost for words, bow your head and pray.

Ask God to carry them and bring them all home

We need our Family so we are never alone

Our hearts will break but together stand strong

"Dear God end this war" so this won't take long.

Speak to their hearts, their hearts and their minds

Let them know we're here and never far behind.

While we don't wear boots, ruck, or shoot guns

We will all be here praying until it's all done

April 4 2009

*** Pray for all of these amazing soldiers, hopefully pictures tomorrow