candy

As a VET myself I Thank you Candy and I was HAPPY to see you include this;

"Bless them and their families"

Not ALL who SERVE do so in uniform..

SOMETIMES,,,we FORGET this...

We ALL forget sometimes robinn..

There IS no shame in correcting a problem that YOU were unaware of,, there is ONLY shame in IGNORING it..

Hawkeye you need not say thank you to me, I would kiss the grounds that you as a vet walk on, but with a heartfelt I say you are very welcome. Robin as hawkeye indicated you need not feel ashamed, you have always recognized all vets but we, as humans and in times of chaos we live in sometimes people tend to forget that the families of these brave soldiers and vets also suffer/suffered the consequences of the very war they fought for or still fighting. Twenty NineHldg my advice to you, as even though my husband is a vet and now the rembrants of vietnam are showing its evil heads, I can tell you go to the VA Hospital in Orlando on Raymond Street and asked someone to direct you to VA MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR VA Benefits (MR. POPE) i stressed VA because the County has also an office they are good people but in my opinion, Mr. Pope is an ASSET TO OUR FAMILIES. I know he will either be able to help directly and/or give you the right place and people to see. WHATEVER you do in my opinion stay away from County representatives, they are good but they work for the County and not the Department of Veterans Affairs. I have learned the best way TO DO IT...IS YOURSELF DIRECTLY WITH VA related departments because they go right to the source. ONE LESS LOOPHOLE. I am deeply sorry for your lost and my deepest condolences to you and your family. DO NOT DESPAIR AND DO NOT GIVE UP, I know we as families go through frustation and despair when that little help is needed. It is sad that these loopholes that one must endured for our loved ones are the very cause THEY ARE FIGHTING OR FOUGHT FOR THIS

and remember one is never too old to learn SOMETHING NEW. and this is what I want to share and advocate with you and all those that come and read this blog, I have been with my husband for 20 years we have had some wonderful times and build some wonderful memories. However for a long time, I felt and witnessed certain changes. I knew something was not right. I adored him and I am so proud of all of his accomplishments, but as his wife, I am now learning the process (something I should have been educated a long time ago thus it would have made the process easier) and recently learned what I felt a long time ago, is now fully blown. FAMILIES of our soldiers and vets ARE NOT educated on the Federal Benefits for Vets and Dependents which we need to do so immediately and thus prepare the families for events out of our control. I am guilty because we become so busy praying for them THAT WE forget ourselves and I URGE ANY ONE THAT READS THIS BLOG TELL YOUR FAMILES TO GO TO THE NEAREST VA HOSPITAL BECAUSE THERE are OFFICES IN THERE AND GET EDUCATED FOR BETTER OR WORST. So that in events such as yours, TwentyNineNHL you would have your time to grieve and not worry about going through YET ANOTHER more pain. Yes, the wait is long, and it is unfortunate for families but if one is educated before hand than we can act accordinly and now the resource. Be persistent and be ready for your love ones WHEN THEY COME HOME, POW'S, DISABLED AND SADLY Bereavement. You must never ever give up your endeavors no matter how distant they appear, as it took this long for me to learn THAT FOR EACH SO

You might SAY that as a Vet we need NOT express our appreciation to you but as I have ALWAYS found to be the case and have had it verified by OTHER vets as well,, Without YOU people,,, WHAT the HELL were we fighting for???


LMAO.....

you are welcome TwentyNine..yes, please help your mother through this as I am sure she needs your help. I also thought in St. Pete, I believe that's the main office IF YOU CAN GO THERE DIRECTLY. Try Orlando see what happens and if not go directly to the source. It is a very bumpy and uncomfortable ride but BE THANKFUL you have your mother..I wish I had them. Good Luck and keep us posted as it is of interest to me. Hawkeye...you are always deeply appreciated....see the British humor..I blogged??? funny

The toughest job in the military is being married to a military man (or woman). Our brave Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airman...and our Seabees may be serving over seas but their heart are still here.

just tired of all the bickering

GET EDUCATED PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE IN THE SERVICE I.E. A SPOUSE THEN YOU NEED TO GET EDUCATED and prepared for what's to come or not --- that would be the question. Go to your nearest VA offices and get pamphlets and educational information and be prepared! You never know.......I sure didn't. It is not easy to see your love one very slowly anyways..its just my opinion. I wasn't ready but now I am learning and that's a good thing.