CRYSTAL MARY LINDSEY Author "LOVE" Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7
Widow of Raymond Isaac Lindsey..... And an author since 2012 and retired Specialist Registered Nurse. I reside in sub-tropical Queensland, Australia, with my two little dogs.
Late in 2008 I began to explore and enjoy the realm of creative writing. This is something which has always been an interest yet until now,I haven't found time to indulge.
God is the cornerstone of my home and heart. He is my life and my breath, for without Him I am nothing. My desire is to edify His existence in my daily walk through life. To inspire and encourage the broken hearted. And to assist in the knowledge that EVERYTHING has a reason and a purpose under the Heavens.
We are reminded through our faith in Jesus that He will, "Turn our Mourning into Dancing and our Sorrow into Joy." Psalms 30:11. Having personally experienced tough times I know, there is truly no gain without pain.
CREDENTIALS: B.N (Aus) B.S.N (U.S.A) MHN, PHTLS Emergency Medicine, plus Psychology and
Bible College Graduate.
Lover of People.
WORK PLACE HISTORY...
1. South Western Sydney Area Health, 2. Queensland Health, 3. ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE Wellmont Health System and
Amedysis Home Health.
Hi There, The Vietnam War was so hard on so many wonderful servicemen who gave their lives for freedom. Makes me cry. I was in my 20's and lost a good friend in that war. Dickie Stone was one year younger --and was a pilot. I went to his military funeral and it was so very very sad.
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Hugs,
Betsy
Thank you for sharing your Dickie Stone.. Years march by, the sun goes up and down, but they are remembered.
DeleteI am so glad we remember our fallen heros...but it also makes me want to sob! My son is in Special Forces, and I pray so hard for him and his men! Oh may God bless them and keep them safe! ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteOh Cathy, I pray for your son to return to you safely.. God bless you both.
DeleteMy husband too is a Viet Nam vet ~ we were newlyweds at the time. He was just there for a few months, but it forever shaped him. Blessings to you Crystal, from our house to yours. xo
ReplyDeleteHello Susy, Yes they never forget that trauma. Ray is different from the young man who went away, so I have been told. I see him stare into space many times, his face goes flat with no expression. If I talk to him at that time, he is unaware. It's not easy for those who love them either.
DeleteWhat a lovely and timely reminder for all the veterans. My heart hurts at the plight of some of those brave folks. God bless your Ray and all the other selfless veterans out there.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelly. Ray didn't even tell me.. He shared his friends photo on facebook, which he is addicted to. I have to ask him to get him to tell me many things. That war robs a part of the brain of those who returned. I thank God for my medical training, yet at times I feel like I am going mad also. Its a battle....praise God for a faith in Jesus..
DeleteThese images are way too heartbreaking for me :(
ReplyDeleteThey hurt don't they Geoff. And many of the younger generation have no understanding or respect.
DeleteDear Crystal, . . . thank you for reminding us. I got tears in my eyes when I saw the dog lying on the grave. Peace.
ReplyDeletePS: I’ll be absent from the blogging world during the month of April. However, I’m going to schedule reposts of stories I posted last May and June when I had only a few readers. If you have time, please stop by my blog every Tuesday and Saturday in April. I’d appreciate comments because they will help me decide just what topics to cover in the memoir on which I’m working.
I regret already that I’ll be missing all your April postings. If you have several you’d like me to read when I begin again in May, please go to my blog and leave a comment, mentioning the postings that are particularly important to you.
I’ll start reading again on Tuesday, May 1. See you then!
Hello Dee, I will surely stop by and read as able. I am slowing down myself.. Yet with the Holy Week approaching I get caught up in many thoughts about the suffering of Christ. Resurrection Sunday when the sun pops out and shines gladdens the heart once more to takes me back to being so thankful. Have a lovely rest, God loves you. x
DeleteRemembering with you sister. The pics with the dogs just break my heart, so sad.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
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Blessings to you also my sweet sister-in-Christ. x
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ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful that your country has set aside a day to honor Vietam vets. That war was such a terrible time in history. My brother served three tours of duty, by God's grace he came home..
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this thoughtful reminder. My husband is a Vietnam vet as well. Thankfully he returned safely so I could meet and marry him! God bless all veterans.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful reminder.
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