Words that Heal

stitch · 05-27-2010, 10:19 PM

With Memorial Day coming a lot of us are preparing our Bar-B-Ques
A lot of us are preparing our thoughts and our souls.
This weekend at my gun show I met a Brother, A disabled Vietnam Marine.
We talked a lot, He told me his stories, I told him mine.
I told him of some things that had bothered me for all these years.
This Brother Marine who gave so much hugged me, and said some words to me that changed my life.
He made something that gnawed at me just go away with a few simple words.
He healed a long time wound in me.
Words that meant so much not only because of what they said, But because of who they came from.

To All my Brothers who went before me, Thank you for leading the way.
To All my Brothers who went with me, Thank you for being there … I miss you.
To all My Brothers who now go in my place, Thank you for taking up the fight to keep us Free.

DropTheE · 05-27-2010, 10:30 PM

Stitch,
I am so glad that you have been able to overcome, this is a VICTORY!! I celebrate your day of healing with you!!

Blindjimme · 05-28-2010, 12:44 PM

Powerful words indeed. I've always found you to be a man of good words in your stories and musings. Thanks for sharing this story.

Mugen910 · 05-28-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stitch

To All my Brothers who went before me, Thank you for leading the way.
To All my Brothers who went with me, Thank you for being there … I miss you.
To all My Brothers who now go in my place, Thank you for taking up the fight to keep us Free.

The bond that makes us brothers is and always will be strong.

Thanks for sharing Jeff.

Semper Fidelis

SmokeyJoe · 05-28-2010, 02:16 PM

Your words have blessed ME today.

Hope tomorrow is even brighter for you!

Blueface · 05-28-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

Your words have blessed ME today.

Hope tomorrow is even brighter for you!

Well said Joe.

pnoon · 05-28-2010, 05:34 PM

I am thankful every day for those that serve and have served.

I'm truly happy for you that your Brother helped you out.

05-28-2010, 05:45 PM

Powerful words indeed.

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God. Matthew 5:9

-Z

stitch · 05-28-2010, 06:15 PM

In 1975 while the last Marines were leaving South East Asia I was still in Boot Camp.
Those Men who came back and stayed in the Corps not only made me a Marine,
But they taught me lessons that they learned the hard way that would save my butt several times in years to come …. I served with many of these Vet’s for years to come.
I always felt that because of the timing of my enlistment that I owed a special debt to these Men that I could never repay.
And that the things I did endure over my ten years as a Marine were just partial payment.
This feeling was put to rest last weekend once and for all.
It’s funny how things work … Timing and all.
He and I are going to get together soon, Were’ gonna have a drink and I’m going to introduce him to cigars.
God closed a hole in my soul this week.

1badhog07 · 05-28-2010, 06:22 PM

GOD put that brother in your life for a reason.

05-28-2010, 06:50 PM

Jeff, I'm so glad you found peace with what was haunting you. I know my dad struggled with some things from the war. He shared some with me but I'm sure not all. I don't know if he ever came to terms with what haunted him but I sure as hell hope so. I have never served however, all that have, all that do and all that will will always have a special place in my heart.

Thank you for your service and you friendship.

G G · 05-28-2010, 08:10 PM

Thanks for sharing.

TripleF · 05-28-2010, 08:15 PM

Very touching bro. I am very happy for you!!

And, thanks.....thanks for dedicating to serving our country and freedoms.

God bless.

RevSmoke · 05-28-2010, 08:29 PM

God's blessings upon you - for sharing - for being there - for your service!

68TriShield · 05-29-2010, 07:33 AM

Jeff,if you ever decide to come see the war memorials in DC I must insist that we host you.

kelmac07 · 05-29-2010, 11:39 AM

Excellent post Jeff!!

05-27-2010, 10:19 PM	#1
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Words that Heal With Memorial Day coming a lot of us are preparing our Bar-B-Ques A lot of us are preparing our thoughts and our souls. This weekend at my gun show I met a Brother, A disabled Vietnam Marine. We talked a lot, He told me his stories, I told him mine. I told him of some things that had bothered me for all these years. This Brother Marine who gave so much hugged me, and said some words to me that changed my life. He made something that gnawed at me just go away with a few simple words. He healed a long time wound in me. Words that meant so much not only because of what they said, But because of who they came from. To All my Brothers who went before me, Thank you for leading the way. To All my Brothers who went with me, Thank you for being there … I miss you. To all My Brothers who now go in my place, Thank you for taking up the fight to keep us Free. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

05-27-2010, 10:30 PM	#2
DropTheE Loves Wolfgang Guitars!! Join Date: Mar 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Location, Location Posts: 929 Trading: (32)	Re: Words that Heal Stitch, I am so glad that you have been able to overcome, this is a VICTORY!! I celebrate your day of healing with you!! __________________ Never Play Leapfrog with a Unicorn!!

05-28-2010, 12:44 PM	#3
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Words that Heal Powerful words indeed. I've always found you to be a man of good words in your stories and musings. Thanks for sharing this story.

05-28-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Words that Heal Your words have blessed ME today. Hope tomorrow is even brighter for you! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

05-28-2010, 05:34 PM	#7
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Words that Heal I am thankful every day for those that serve and have served. I'm truly happy for you that your Brother helped you out. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

05-28-2010, 05:45 PM	#8
Diesel Kinevel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Words that Heal Powerful words indeed. Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the sons of God. Matthew 5:9 -Z

05-28-2010, 06:15 PM	#9
stitch Saddle Maker And Cowboy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Diamond K Ranch Posts: 720 Trading: (34)	Re: Words that Heal In 1975 while the last Marines were leaving South East Asia I was still in Boot Camp. Those Men who came back and stayed in the Corps not only made me a Marine, But they taught me lessons that they learned the hard way that would save my butt several times in years to come …. I served with many of these Vet’s for years to come. I always felt that because of the timing of my enlistment that I owed a special debt to these Men that I could never repay. And that the things I did endure over my ten years as a Marine were just partial payment. This feeling was put to rest last weekend once and for all. It’s funny how things work … Timing and all. He and I are going to get together soon, Were’ gonna have a drink and I’m going to introduce him to cigars. God closed a hole in my soul this week. __________________ Cowboy Wisdom: Ifin' ya get to thinkin yourself a might bit important, Try tellin someone else's dog what to do.

05-28-2010, 06:22 PM	#10
1badhog07 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: gustavo Location: laredo,tx Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: Words that Heal GOD put that brother in your life for a reason. __________________ I WILL SMOKE NO CIGAR BEFORE ITS TIME

05-28-2010, 06:50 PM	#11
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Words that Heal Jeff, I'm so glad you found peace with what was haunting you. I know my dad struggled with some things from the war. He shared some with me but I'm sure not all. I don't know if he ever came to terms with what haunted him but I sure as hell hope so. I have never served however, all that have, all that do and all that will will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you for your service and you friendship.

05-28-2010, 08:10 PM	#12
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,737 Trading: (10)	Re: Words that Heal Thanks for sharing.

05-28-2010, 08:15 PM	#13
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Words that Heal Very touching bro. I am very happy for you!! And, thanks.....thanks for dedicating to serving our country and freedoms. God bless. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

05-28-2010, 08:29 PM	#14
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,875 Trading: (51)	Re: Words that Heal God's blessings upon you - for sharing - for being there - for your service! __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-29-2010, 07:33 AM	#15
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Words that Heal Jeff,if you ever decide to come see the war memorials in DC I must insist that we host you.

05-29-2010, 11:39 AM	#16
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Words that Heal Excellent post Jeff!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"