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WHEN GOD CREATED THE MILITARY WIFE ' Piirtiphrtist ' il Ji ' otn a column hv Ernui BanitiL The good Lord was creating a model for military wives and was into his si.xth day of overtime. An angel appeared and said, Lord, you seem to he having a lot of trouble with this one. What is wrong with the standard model? The Lord replied, Have you seen the specs on this order? She has to be completely independent, but must be sponsored to get on base, possess the qualities of both father and mother, be a perfect hostess to four or forty, run on black coffee, handle every emergency imaginable without a manual, be able to carry on cheerfully even when she has the flu, have a kiss that can cure anything from a child ' s torn Valentine to a husband ' s weary day, have patience of a saint when waiting for the ship or fleet to come home, and she must be willing to move to new locations 10 times in 17 years. And oh, yes, she must have si.x pairs of hands. The angel shook her head. Si.x pairs of hands? No way! The Lord continued, Do not worry, we will make other military wives to help her. We will give her an unusually strong heart so it can swell with pride in her husband ' s achievements, sustain the pain of separations, beat soundly when it is overworked and tired, and be large enough to say, 7 understand, ' when she does not, and say, 7 love you, ' regardless. Lord, said the angel, touching his arm gently, Go to bed and get some rest. You can finish this tomorrow. I can ' t stop now, said the Lord. I am so close to creating something unique. Already this model heals herself when she ' s sick, waves good-bye to her husband from a pier and understands that it ' s important to his country that he leaves. The angel circled the model very slowly. It looks fine, but it ' s too soft. , she sighed. But tough, said the Lord excitedly, You cannot imagine what this woman can do or endure. Can it think? Can it think!, said the Lord, It can convert 1400 to 2 p.m. Finally, the angel bent over and ran her finger across the cheek of the Lord ' s creation. There ' s a leak, she announced. Something is wrong with the construction. I am not surprised that it has cracked. You are trying to put too much into this model. The Lord appeared offended at the angel ' s lack of confidence. What you see is not a leak , He said. It ' s a tear. A Tear? What ' s it there for? Asked the angel. The Lord replied, It ' s for joy, sadness, pain, disappointment, loneliness, pride and a dedication to all the values that she and her husband hold dear. You are a genius! Exclaimed the angel. The Lord looked somber and replied... I didn ' t put it there.
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Mrs. Lucretia Bell USS DENVER COMMAND OMBUDSMAN An OMBUDSMAN is someone to turn to when our spirits need a lift. An OMBUDSMAN is someone we treasure for her friendship, as it is a gift. An OMBUDSMAN is someone we laugh with over little personal things. An OMBUDSMAN is someone we are serious with in facing whatever life brings. An OMBUDSMAN is someone who cares for you through the long lonely night. An OMBUDSMAN is someone who is there for you ' till dawn ' s early light. An OMBUDSMAN is someone who fills our lives with comfort, joy and grace, and makes the world we live in a better place. The Navy Family OMBUDSMAN is a navy Volunteer Spouse, appointed by the Commanding Officer. Mrs. Lucretia Bell, wife of LI2 Rick Bell, served as the official liaison between the families of the DENVER and the Commanding Officer. Her duties were many and varied. Mrs. Bell acted as the command family Trouble - Shooter, providing information and referrals to our families at home. She coordinated ship welcome programs, organized the Family Support Group and much, much, more. The role of the OMBUDSMAN is a tough job, but a vital and rewarding one. From the men of the DENVER we are very grateful for your superb efforts and the outstanding dedication you displayed. THANKS for a job WELL DONE.
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