A Simple "THANK YOU"

Today I want to thank those brave Americans that have fought for our freedom and a special prayer for those that have fallen. May God Bless you and keep you close.

They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For their service as our warriors, They deserve our admiration.

Some of them were drafted; Some were volunteers; For some it was just yesterday; For some it’s been many years;

In the jungle or the desert, On land or on the sea, They did whatever was assigned To produce a victory.

Some came back; some didn’t. They defended us everywhere. Some saw combat; some rode a desk; All of them did their share.

No matter what the duty, For low pay and little glory, These soldiers gave up normal lives, For duties mundane and gory.

Let every veteran be honored; Don’t let politics get in the way. Without them, freedom would have died; What they did, we can’t repay.

We owe so much to them, Who kept us safe from terror, So when we see a uniform, Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.

By Joanna Fuchs

now on to the recipe

Candied Sweet Potatoes Ingredients • 2 sweet potatoes • 1/4 cup butter • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar • 1/4 cup orange juice Directions 1. Boil cut-up sweet potatoes or bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) whole sweet potatoes until tender. 2. In a frying pan, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbly. Add the orange juice and stir until smooth. Add the cut-up sweet potatoes and cook slowly, turning occasionally until the sweet potatoes are caramelized, about 20 minutes. If syrup is too thin, add a bit more brown sugar.