Congratulations to Ryan Erickson and crew, our friends over at CGBLOG! They were chosen as the 2010 Category Winner for the Coast Guard blog nominees for the 4th Annual MILBloggies. Bravo Zulo folks!
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Friday, April 9, 2010
Monday, April 27, 2009
Superhero Extraordinaire
My husband is amazing. He is a wonderful father and loving husband. He is a man's man, who keeps his word and lends a hand where needed. He does not wear a cape, but he can wear the heck out of a uniform and make a girl blush.
When we first met, my husband told me he would be getting out of the Coast Guard. He had his mind made up. He thought perhaps a police or fire department would be a better fit for him. Luckily for the Coast Guard he decided to reenlist. Now, he is at the point where getting out would seem silly to most. You know how that is, once you hit 10 years, it just makes sense to stay in.
What is so remarkable to me is the fact that not only did my man in blue opt to reenlist time and again, but he also revamped his career. His outlook has completely changed. He matured along the way and more than I think he even expected. His priorities changed, and he now sees the Coast Guard in a much different light. What once was a job is now an adventure, a career, a life. And, he is living it up, making a difference and impacting lives.
I am certainly biased. I would not have married the man, if I did not see promise and hope in him. Still, the accolades he receives for jobs well done; the reputation he has with his shipmates and other units; and even the assistance he gives to others when it's not his job, reminds me that he is extraordinary. He doesn't have to go above and beyond, but he does. He does so much more than he probably even saw himself doing years back within the Coast Guard and the community.
The Coast Guard has been a terrific vehicle for my love to come into his own. And, he certainly has. I know a number of folks would agree with me. In his line of work, he is a go-to-guy. His expertise is sought out frequently up and down the seaboard and even through some of the schools. Now, that is something to be proud of! Still, he does his job with the same work ethic each and every day and reaches out to assist those in need when he can. To him, that's all part of being a Coast Guardsman and good guy.
I just wanted to say a little something about this man that makes me so proud each and every day, doing what he loves. His unit has thanked him with recognition, and I just wanted to do the same. I am honored to be married to a superhero.
When we first met, my husband told me he would be getting out of the Coast Guard. He had his mind made up. He thought perhaps a police or fire department would be a better fit for him. Luckily for the Coast Guard he decided to reenlist. Now, he is at the point where getting out would seem silly to most. You know how that is, once you hit 10 years, it just makes sense to stay in.
What is so remarkable to me is the fact that not only did my man in blue opt to reenlist time and again, but he also revamped his career. His outlook has completely changed. He matured along the way and more than I think he even expected. His priorities changed, and he now sees the Coast Guard in a much different light. What once was a job is now an adventure, a career, a life. And, he is living it up, making a difference and impacting lives.
I am certainly biased. I would not have married the man, if I did not see promise and hope in him. Still, the accolades he receives for jobs well done; the reputation he has with his shipmates and other units; and even the assistance he gives to others when it's not his job, reminds me that he is extraordinary. He doesn't have to go above and beyond, but he does. He does so much more than he probably even saw himself doing years back within the Coast Guard and the community.
The Coast Guard has been a terrific vehicle for my love to come into his own. And, he certainly has. I know a number of folks would agree with me. In his line of work, he is a go-to-guy. His expertise is sought out frequently up and down the seaboard and even through some of the schools. Now, that is something to be proud of! Still, he does his job with the same work ethic each and every day and reaches out to assist those in need when he can. To him, that's all part of being a Coast Guardsman and good guy.
I just wanted to say a little something about this man that makes me so proud each and every day, doing what he loves. His unit has thanked him with recognition, and I just wanted to do the same. I am honored to be married to a superhero.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Military Artwork
To many, it's a lovely sight to see in the home of a proud sailor. The artwork that celebrates their service.
No, I'm not talking about breathtaking paintings or sketches that might adorn the walls of a museum. Rather, I'm referring to simple black text on a white or manila colored piece of paper. Of course, some people might jazz up their wallscape by throwing in the super colorful fun ones like Order of the Spanish Main, Order of the Rock, Order of Magellan or any other ceremonious certificate.
Many of you know what I'm talking about. It's the famed "I Love Me Wall". I will say this, evidence of my husband's travels, achievements and escapades are relatively new to my home. He has always been adamant that we will not exhibit that stuff in his home. Maybe he's humble. Perhaps he's sick of seeing military stuff. Who knows. For me, I say paint the walls with your accomplishments honey. Go hog wild!
He's begrudgingly tolerated me hanging a few things over the past couple of years. So, long as it's not in-your-face, he's been okay with it. I can appreciate that. Still, I have some fairly bare walls and since we have ample paperwork from the Coast Guard, I figure why not pretty up the space a bit. Heck, he's not home enough to look at it. He can deal, right?
As I've said before, my husband's grandparents hold most of his awards and documents. They have proudly displayed them from the get-go. It's just the way, it's been and he has liked it that way. Still, I'd really love for the old stuff to make it's way to my house (some day). I know they are proud and all, but so am I. Alright, maybe that's a tad selfish of me. After all, we've never displayed this stuff much in the past, and it's usually difficult to tell that we are a military family by our decor. We are your average, run-of-the mill family with a mix of contemporary and traditional tastes. Nothing too fancy and nothing too patriotic. That's changing though. I've even started making nautical (CG related) crafts. Sheesh--what's become of me?
At any rate, isn't it funny how so many of us have our walls covered in certificates and commendations that to your average citizen might just go in a file drawer somewhere? I'm curious to know your thoughts on this: Is it art? Is it narcissism or pride overkill? What does your home look like? Where do those pretty certificates and praise papers reside?
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