Bobby Speaks to the Congregation This Morning at Mass....

[TwinMom7]

Our priest introduced him this morning and welcomed him home from Operation Iraqi Freedom. He asked Bobby to say a few words about his experience. He did so well!!! (Just for your information, Bobby grew up in this parish, going to the Catholic Grade-School, and serving as an alter boy here for 6 years...so many of these people had known him since he was a little boy).

He started out by telling us that the Marine Corp prepares them on how to deal with a hostile enemy, but not how to get up in front of everyone at church and talk. Our priest said, "yes...but we're not hostile"...which of course got a laugh out of everyone.

Bobby went on to say how happy he was to be home for Father's Day....he only wished he'd been home for Mother's Day. He then said how they'd all been given a 2-minute satellite phone call home on Mother's Day, and how his mom cried through the entire conversation.

He finished by thanking all of them for their letters, packages and prayers...and as he walked back to his seat, the entire congregation stood and applauded. Just one more reason for this proud mother to stand there and cry.

 

[cinmell]

Sounds like you had a great day! Thanks for sharing the story with us.

 

[TerriP]

That's wonderful, Patty. Gosh, the last time I spoke in front of our whole parish I remember my knees wouldn't quit shaking. Our parish is quite large and our 10AM mass is, by far, the largest mass we serve. Looking out at all those faces can be overwhelming. I'm so glad it went well for him and that they gave him the reception he so honestly deserves.

Thanks for more "happy tears" with your story today. I've had quite a few sad tears lately and your stories here on the boards have always helped lift me back up.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Thanks for sharing a memorable Father's Day.

 

[CathyCanada]

What a beautiful moment that must have been, Patty! For all the worrying you have been through, you deserve them!
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[Dan Murphy]

Wonderful, Patty. Thanks, again, for sharing Bobby, you and your family with all of us.

 

[wovenwonder]

Happy Fathers Day Mr. Knight ---- both you and Mrs. Knight raised a fine young man!