December 5, 2008
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Seen from the treadmill
I really like the gym on the airfield, it’s huge and has all the amenities. One of the things I like most is that the front of the gym is floor to ceiling, wall to wall windows. In the treadmill area this is about 80 feet long and 40 feet high. (That’s a guess, suffice it to say they’re huge.) So while I’m walking and listening to my old ipod I can watch the world as it passes by. Wednesday, I was about 15 mins into my walk when a group of young women came from the left across the street. There were six of them and they looked like typical university student as they meandered down the sidewalk. They jostled and bumped and gestured and laughed and laughed. It made me smile to watch them having such a great time. Then it dawned on me that what I was seeing was women at war. All 6 were in full camo uniforms and 3 had full packs on their backs. The First Armored Division just got back from Iraq and the post has been having a lot of welcome home ceremonies and I bet you these young women just came “home”. They could have fit into any college campus or been out at a club, instead they’re in Germany serving their country and getting along the best they know how. Some of our youth is really impressive to say the least.
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That is something, isn’t it? Actually brings a bit of a tear to my eye, because they should be on a university campus or out clubbing in their hometown. In cute clothes without the backpacks.
You are such a good girl for exercising and taking charge of yourself that way. We have perfectly good free weight equipment here at home, but my excuse for not using it is that I want a treadmill. hahaha..
Awesome thoughts you’ve shared on the girls that are home from Iraq. I wish them well. So young and full of life. I’m glad they are able to enjoy some payback we who benefit from their sacrifices.
Wow, that’s really a cool vision! I like people watching and it’s amazing to see something like that. Those girls certainly made a lot of sacrifices.
After serving in the military they could very well soon be on a campus somewhere. Good that they are in good spirits, especially if they had just come back from Iraq.
i read this the other day at work but didn’t have time to leave a message…. i think it’s awesome that you were #1 on the treadmill and #2 that you give our service people so much love and admiration! i have nothing but respect for our armed services and the people who make them up!!!
(thank you for the comment about my tree at work… it’s gorgeous in person!!!)
I wish to those young women welcome back in hoping they won’ t have to return over there !!
Is it hard the treadmill ?
The snow is starting to melt . It is less cold today .
I was glad to hear of you , Elizabeth
Love
Michel
wandered over from the i know was xdk is blogring…some of the youth today are just amazing.
Thanks for your encouraging comment Elizabeth . We are waiting for next Wednesday !!! Fortunatly it is less cold outside .
have a great week end .
Love
Michel
Hi there. happy New Year.
Did you get off of that blasted treadmill yet?
You should be a stick by now
God Bless our US Military
Thank you for sharing this.
Thank again for your comment enjoying we are not anymore in the cold . You are kind Elizabeth.
Love
Michel
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