More thoughts on Mom

One of the things my brother found entertaining was Mom's mentioning how much fun she had during WWII. I guess the perception is that 'war' is serious business and no one ever has fun. Mom has told me some of the stories of her adventures (or misadventures, if you will) and believe me, they did know how to have a good time in the midst of a lousy time. I think facing your own mortality in the way they all did also made them reach out and enjoy life all the more while they had the chance. So, to all our WWII Vets out there, I hope more of you were able to have some fun during the war.
Funny thing is, only one news outlet even mentioned the fact that Mom had fun. I find that interesting, that we're all so focused on the seriousness of war that we miss the fact that these men and women need to find an upside as well. So, to all the servicemen and women out there.. I hope you all know how to have some fun as well.

WWII Vet gets medals 66 years later

My mom, at age 89,http://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/17563/2568607?title=news&wpid=9046 was recently awarded some overdue medals from WWII. She's living in a nursing home in Saratoga Springs, NY and the reporters, camera crew and local Congressman all went to her :). She looks great and the ceremony was very well done. I would like to thank her friends Barbara  and Carl Thernau for this. Mr. Thernau is the one that pushed Congressmen around until he finally got Mom her medals. Thank you!!

I'm amazed at the response this had on my facebook and my siblings facebook pages. It makes me really happy to see the "Greatest Generation" truly getting the honor and respect they deserve. Mom is an amazing lady and my greatest role model. She proved to us everyday that a woman could do amazing things, that we ALL could do amazing things if we wanted to. I love you Mom.