My poor plants had been neglected for so long since Steve's incident so just recently, when I've had any free moments, I've been diligently trying to bring them back to life. It's funny how there are routine things that you place a certain amount of importance on and then in a crisis, those things don't even enter your mind. Anyway, I went outside in the front yard to water and I heard a noise behind me so I turned to look. One of my elderly neighbors in a wheelchair was being wheeled by her caregiver and they stopped in front of our house. I could tell she was talking to me but I couldn't hear her with the sound of the streaming water coming from the hose so I turned it off to listen. In her feeble voice, she asked how Steve was doing.
I walked over to her and told her that Steve has been home since April 23rd and that he's doing remarkably well. She asked me exactly what happened to him so I gave her the reader's digest version. Then she told me that someone had put a "ditty bob" in her yard for Steven. She said that it was still there and I could even come down to her house and look at it. I thought about walking down there to take a gander at the ditty bob but then I thought better of it. I figured if I went down there I'd soon be stuck talking to her about ditty bobs and that wasn't exactly the conversation I wanted to have, especially since at this point, I didn't have the foggiest idea what the hell she was talking about.
On this Memorial Day weekend, thank you to all who have remembered Steve and what he's been through, especially if you put a ditty bob in your yard for him. But mostly, we wish peace and love to all who are remembering someone special who served in the armed forces or even someone who was special to you that did not serve but is no longer on mother earth. As I sit here typing and thinking about what a special holiday this Monday is, I am proud to be an American and I am grateful to all who now serve or who have ever served our country. I am also grateful to anyone who has dedicated his or her life to public service or service of any kind that helps people. As another holiday is approaching and soon will pass, I am grateful Steve is here to share it with me.
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That is hilarious! When you figure out what a "ditty bob" is, please let me know. Like you, I'm totally out of the loop regarding ditty bobs! xxxooo Juli
Beth: Funny post! I think I know what a ditty bob is...it is a whatchamacallit that really has no definitive description but you know it when you see it :) I was talking to Steve on the cell phone a couple days ago about the heroic efforts of LAFD Station No. 91 in planning for his visit..I got a little choked up while speaking to him...not about the incident but that I was actually speaking with him on the phone so clearly and as always he made me laugh! He is amazing! The progress he continues to make is so inspiring. When I viewed the photos of the devastating injury to his jaw....I had to pause and think that after Steve was shot he did not go down or retreat..rather he stood upright and continued to look for the threat and stay in the fight!! The actions he exhibited put this weekend into perspective..we are blessed to have heroes like Steve and those who were with him that night... who will place themselves in harm's way unconditionally to make this world just a little bit safer for all of us!!! God Bless Us All...Happy Memorial Day
Bob
me too! i have no idea what a ditty bob is either. i am picturing something that is twirling though. have a wonderful holiday weekend and do something special for steve. like, buy him a milkshake! sorry, that probably isn't very funny to steve! joyce
What is a "ditty bob?" Glad to hear that Steven is getting better and better everyday...Happy Memorial day to him and to all who serve....Love, Cousin Monica
Now I have to google Ditty Bob...u left me in suspense. I am greatful for everything too....
While it is none of my business, I would like to know, aside from the two fundraisers that 77th and Metro division put on, how has the Department treated your family. From the posts it sounds like you have been able to be home with Steve taking care of him and your children since this awful incident happened. Has the Department been generous with your timekeeping? It bothers me to think that you have had to expend all your FI or vacation to care for your husband. Just wondering.....
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