| Message | What a day it was today at Ft. DeRussy here in Honolulu! I went to the performance of the Battle Color Detachment of the USMC, and sat directly behind Jim. We were in a tented area to watch the performance. Being seated, as he was, on the front row, no one cheered more enthusiastically than did Jim! I had thought he might be going to sing The National Anthem, but he was there to "review the troops" along with (Ret.) Lt. General Hank Stackpole (who is a good friend of Jim's). Such a thrilling event. I truly wish all of you could have been there.
Now, Jim's getting in voice, I'm sure, to be "back home again in Indiana" come Indy 500 race day on May 30th. To be back there again myself this year, instead of residing there as in the past, it's going to be an emotional time. I am hoping my son, Joe, a US Marine himself, will be able to be with me. It just depends on his recovery at that time from his accident. He is doing well (and thank you all for your prayers and emails of concern that you've sent me).
Wishing each of you a "peaceful Hawaii day/night" and many blessings. Susan |