USER PROFILE: DEGA_DRAFT (DAN)

DEAR FRIENDS...THANKS FOR ALL YOUR POSTS AND PRAYERS...LIFE HAS TAKEN SOME SERIOUS TURNS FOR MY FAMILY RECENTLY...MY HUSBAND IS NOT DOING WELL AND WILL PROBABLY NEVER BE THE SAME...HE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH A MITOCHONDRIAL DISORDER...WILL BE HAVING A MUSCLE BIOPSY SOON TO DETERMINE EXACTLY WHICH MITOCHONDRIAL DISORDER HE HAS...PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIM...I KNOW THAT YOU WILL...MY FREE TIME THESE DAYS IS VERY LIMITED...AM WORKING TWO FULL TIME JOBS AND RUNNING ROBERT BACK AND FORTH TO DR APPOINTMENTS...THANK GOD FOR MY SONS WHO ARE STILL AT HOME...THEY HAVE BOTH MANNED UP AND ARE TAKING UP ALOT OF THE SLACK OF MOM NOT BEING AROUND MUCH...I HOPE YOU ALL WILL UNDERSTAND IF MY POSTS ARE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN...TIME JUST DOESN'T ALLOW FOR MUCH ELSE IN MY LIFE...PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS AND POSTS COMING...I SO ENJOY HEARING FROM ALL OF YOU...MY IP FRIENDS ARE THE GREATEST...WITH MUCH LOVE...DANA
PS...GO JR !!!!

HAPPY TUESDAY ALL...HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY WEEKEND...IT WAS GREAT BEING OFF 3 DAYS IN A ROW...THOUGHT I WOULD UPDATE YA'LL ON MY HUBBY...STILL NO DEFINITE DIAGNOSIS...THE NEURO IS STILL LEANING TOWARD MS OR SOMETHING SIMILAR TO...HE IS STILL UNDERGOING LOTS OF TESTS...PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS....I AM SO THANKFUL TO BE ABLE TO CALL YOU ALL MY FRIENDS...SURE THOUGHT JR HAD THAT RACE IN THE BAG...I LOVE IT WHEN HE RUNS UP FRONT...LIKE TO SEE HIM LEAD THAT PARADE OF CARS AROUND THE TRACK...OH WELL ON TO CHICAGO...HERE'S WISHING ALL OF YOU A GR88T WEEK...BIG HUGS...DANA

JUST A LITTLE TUESDAY HUMOR...

HEY DAN...HOPE YOU'RE HAVING A GR88T DAY...DANA

HAPPY HUMP DAY DAN...

GOOD MONDAY ALL...HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD WEEK SO FAR...THOUGHT I'D UPDATE EVERYONE ON MY HUBBY...BEEN TO SEE THE NEUROLOGIST TWICE NOW...HAD MRI, LOTS OF BLOODWORK, SPINAL TAP, SAW THE OPTHAMOLOGIST, MORE TESTING THERE AND SEVERAL OTHER NEURO TESTS...NO DIAGNOSIS AS OF YET...TESTS WILL TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO RETURN...STILL THINKING MS OR SIMILAR NEURO PROBS...THANK ALL OF YA'LL FOR YOUR PRAYERS AND CONCERN...PLEASE CONTINUE TO THINK OF US...AM KEEPING A POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE SCENARIO...LOOKING FORWARD THE THE NEXT RACE...HOPING JR'S STAR WILL SHINE BRIGHT AGAIN...HOPE YOU HAVE A GR88T WEEK...BIG HUGS...DANA HEY DAN...DROP ME A LINE SOMETIME JUST TO LET ME KNOW YOU'RE STILL ALIVE AND BREATHING...HA...DANA

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS...BIGGEST HUGS...DANA

I did not know this and thought this was very interesting.



The Meaning of a Flag Draped Coffin

All Americans should be given this lesson. Those who think that America is an arrogant nation should really reconsider that thought. Our founding fathers used GOD's word and teachings to establish our Great Nation and I think it's high time Americans get re-educated about this Nation's history. Pass it along and be proud of the country we live in and even more proud of those who serve to protect our 'GOD GIVEN' rights and freedoms.



I hope you take the time to read this...... To understand what the flag-draped coffin really means. Here is how to understand the flag that laid upon it and is surrendered to so many widows and widowers.



Do you know that at military funerals, the 21-gun salute stands for the sum of the
numbers in the year 1776?







Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding
the United States of America flag 13 times? You probably thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies, but we learn something new every day!

The 1st fold of the flag is a symbol of life.




The 2nd fold is a symbol of the belief in eternal life.







The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing the ranks who
gave a portion of their lives for the defense of the country to attain peace throughout the
world.








The 4th fold represents the weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.






The 5th fold is a tribute to the country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, 'Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.'






The 6th fold is for where people's hearts lie. It is with their heart that they pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America , and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.


The 7th fold is a tribute to its Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that they protect their country and their flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of their republic.



The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.






The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through t heir faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of their country since they were first born.



The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.



The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.



The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding them of their nations motto, 'In God We Trust.'



After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Ca ptain John Paul Jones, who were followed by
their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, pr eserving for them the rights, privileges and freedoms they enjoy today.


There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. In the future, you'll see flags folded and now you will know why.

Share this with the children you love and all others who love what is referred to, the symbol of ' Liberty and Freedom.'







MAYBE THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD READ THIS EXPLANATION BEFORE THEY RENDER THEIR DECISION ON THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. FORWARD IT; MAYBE SOMEONE WITH THE NECESSARY POWER, OR POLITICAL AND FINANCIAL INFLUENCE, WILL GET IT TO THEM.

IN THE MEANTIME, MAY GOD PROTECT US
ALWAYS.


ONE NATION, UNDER GOD, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR
ALL.

HEY DAN...BEEN QUITE A WEEK FOR US SO FAR...THE DOCTOR IS TRYING TO RULE OUT EITHER A BRAIN TUMOR, PARKINSONS OR MS ON MY HUBBY...PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR PRAYERS...JUST WAITING FOR A DIAGNOSIS SO WE CAN GET A GAME PLAN TOGETHER...HOPE YOUR WEEK IS GOING WELL AND YOU'RE STAYING COOL...BIG HUGS...DANA