Deb and I needed a vacation, a break from the cold of Michigan and a time to enjoy some sun …
It had been a long time coming! Our vacation plans included stops in several locations to reduce the length of drive each day, to see close and extended family, visit an old PCS location with a warm spring climate, see friends from our first assignment (Indian Spring Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nevada – now Creech AFB) and more! We had an aggressive plan but one that allowed time with our elderly surviving parents too. Both of our dads are World War II veterans, 87 years old and like to share “stories” of that era.
My folks live amongst the orange groves of Florida in a modest home that is comfortable, easy to navigate for two fol
Deb’s dad is a part time resident of Florida who leaves more than ten feet of annual snowfall in the mountains of upstate New York for the sunny coast. Our visit with him includes running errands, preparing a few me
Our children remember the “five minute” jobs during our visits during PCS travels and vacations to family get togethers. They laugh when they know we are headed south for vacation knowing we will be busy. Now as they come to our house they are learning to expect a few “five minute” jobs to help us! Five minute jobs do not have to be limited to elderly parents! How about a family with a deployed service member, a friend/neighbor with a recent injury or illness, a church friend with a project or someone you know who needs some encouragement! We saw some great examples when MilitaryAvenue's Leanne had a deployed husband! Her civilian neighbors were wonderful!
Take “five minutes” to help someone out! It could be similar to "Pay it Forward" when you buy someone a lunc
The Finished Project!
Photo Credits: MilitaryAvenue
1) Col K and Deborah Getaway
2-5) Parents garden/backyard in Florida with Col K and Deborah at work
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