Sunday, October 30, 2011

Raising The Flag

Deltaville to Mobjack Bay, VA. The first day of our journey began with the raising of the flag that was presented to Kev and Judith as a tribute for the work they are doing for the wounded Marines and soldiers. The flag was flown in Afghanistan, presented to Sgt. Daniel Jamal, one of our wounded Marines, and subsequently presented to Kev and Judith. We first raised the flag in Twentynine Palms on my flagpole, and we stood with the men around the flagpole in a prayer circle. Today was its second raising. We fly it with pride!

Don't let the blue sky of the picture deceive you - it was FREEZING cold and windy, Yesterday's nor'easter was sending whitecaps and five foot swells. With coaching from Kev and Judith, I was well prepared to stay warm in such conditions, wearing multiple layers from my toes to the top of my head. Our Judith has actually slipped overboard twice in the past two days! (She claims it was due to the rain and wearing shoes, after spending too much time going barefoot in the desert.). But actually she climbs over this boat like a monkey, the very able First Mate to Captain Lombard, who is the most accomplished sailor I have ever had the pleasure of sailing with.

By the time we dropped anchor tonight in this picturesque bay, the wind and waves had dropped, and we enjoyed a warm and hearty soup for supper, and, as always, our laughter and good company. love, Liz

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