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WOW!!! Beautiful Pics, The look of determination and awesome work speaks volumes. I would think you could not help but inspire others who see this!!! Its also nice to put a face to the posts I read. Just thinking out loud...Maybe it would be fun to start a "MUG SHOT" section!? Kind of bring the community a bit closer and make the world a bit smaller. TIM

Hofi, you are still on our list, Hope and pray for Safety and Peace God Bless Tim & Ann

Woody, She is on the list here! Keep us posted TIm

We still have him and the family in our prayers! Tim

She's on the list here!

Merry Christmas, "God Bless Us Everyone" Tim

Wow, really nice work!!!

Jr. you and Cookie are on the prayer list here! Tim & Anna Marie

I do not know who wrote this or whom to give credit. I wish I did because it is touching so I thought I would share it. New Christmas Poem TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, HE LIVED ALL ALONE, IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF PLASTER AND STONE. I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE, AND TO SEE JUST WHO IN THIS HOME DID LIVE. I LOOKED ALL ABOUT, A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE, NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS, NOT EVEN A TREE. NO STOCKING BY MANTLE, JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND, ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES OF FAR DISTANT LANDS. WITH MEDALS AND BADGES, AWARDS OF ALL KINDS, A SOBER THOUGHT CAME THROUGH MY MIND. FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT, IT WAS DARK AND DREARY, I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER, ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY. THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING, SILENT, ALONE, CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME. THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE, THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER , NOT HOW I PICTURED A UNITED STATES SOLDIER. WAS THIS THE HERO OF WHOM I'D JUST READ? CURLED UP ON A PONCHO, THE FLOOR FOR A BED? I REALIZED THE FAMILIES THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT, OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT. SOON ROUND THE WORLD, THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY, AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY. THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR, BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS, LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE. I COULDN'T HELP WONDER HOW MANY LAY ALONE, ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME. THE VERY THOUGHT BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE, I DROPPED TO MY KNEES AND STARTED TO CRY. THE SOLDIER AWAKENED AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE, 'SANTA DON'T CRY, THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE; I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM, I DON'T ASK FOR MORE, MY LIFE IS MY GOD, MY! COUNTRY, MY CORPS.' THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP, I COULDN'T CONTROL IT, I CONTINUED TO WEEP. I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS, SO SILENT AND STILL AND WE BOTH SHIVERED FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL. I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT, THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR SO WILLING TO FIGHT. THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER, WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE, WHISPERED, 'CARRY ON SANTA, IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE.' ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH, AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT. ' MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,! AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.' This poem was written by an Unknown Marine.

God Bless all who serve! They serve tirelessly to protect even folks who don't appreciate it. But I for one sure do! Prayers and a Big thank you for those who served and died and those now serving!!! Tim & Anna Marie

Prayer on the way for You and your Buddy God Bless

Mike , You are on prayer list!! God will work it out for you have faith!!! Tim

A true steamer that would be off the hook!!! As well as cool blacksmith challenge, either way that thing is neat!

Praying for a good surgery and a fast and complete recovery Tim

Larry, I am sure your wife will treasure it! God Bless you and your Family Tim

That is really sharp! Tim

FROSTY, We will be praying for your family and your Mom. Hope all goes well with the healing and she is back up and at 'em God Bless Tim & Anna Marie

Man is that purrtty! You really did a great job on the finish as well as the style and craftsmanship. Tim

That is AWESOME!!!!

My new pup likes to BARK! Tim

Or we could "LOAD" the Coal bins. Tim

Tarp... Tim

Looks great, good work!!!

Great Ideas Guys, Thanks!

Prayers for your brother on the way! Tim