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July 30, 2004
Meet the Moms
As we fly to Indianapolis today for the Marine Corps Parents Convention, we'd like to introduce ourselves to you. Read our rationale for building this site and our individual biographies here. That page defines us as Marine Corps Moms. Beyond that, we are close friends in real life. Each of us are single parents. We are all Marine Corps Moms. We all enjoy life to the utmost. While we have much in common, we are also as individual as our hair color. Here's a glimpse into our unique personalities as defined by a cheesy personality test:
Janise, on the left, describes herself as a full-blooded bull who is charged by - instead of charging at - red. Doesn't she look good in that red sweater? Here is her personality profile:
You are a WECF--Wacky Emotional Constructive Follower. This makes you a candle burning at both ends. You work until you drop, and you play until you can stand to work again. You have so much enthusiasm that you can find it hard to control on your own, and you appreciate the guidance that channels your energy and lets you be your best. In a relationship, you require lots of attention and support. You often over-contribute and end up feeling depleted and cheated. You may benefit from more time alone than you grant yourself. Your driving force is the emotional support of others--especially affection. You can run on empty for miles if you have positive energy behind you. Without it--as it occasionally must run dry--you are depressive, listless, and difficult to motivate. You need a lot of affection. Get it any way you can, but never at the cost of your self-respect or well-being.
Janise has a big heart with endless capacity for love and has put much energy during the past year into reaching out to the families of fallen Marines. And she periodically recharges with an evening of salsa dancing - she's hard to keep up with.
Connie, wearing the white sweater is the grounding force for our little group. She's blonde . . . but don't underestimate her. She is a strong intelligent woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to reach out and take what life offers. Here's Connie's profile:
You are an SECL--Sober Emotional Constructive Leader. This makes you a politician. You cut deals, you change minds, you make things happen. You would prefer to be liked than respected, but generally people react to you with both. You are very sensitive to criticism, since your entire business is making people happy.At times your commitment to the happiness of other people can cut into the happiness of you and your loved ones. This is very demanding on those close to you, who may feel neglected. Slowly, you will learn to set your own agenda--including time to yourself.
You are gregarious, friendly, charming and charismatic. You like animals, sports, and beautiful cars. You wear understated gold jewelry and have secret bad habits, like chewing your fingers and fidgeting.
You are very difficult to dislike.
That's Connie - right down to the beautiful car and charismatic personality.
Deb, on the right (that's me!), is a redhead with an attitude to match. Here's my profile:
You are an SRDL--Sober Rational Destructive Leader. This makes you a mob boss. You are the ultimate alpha person and even your friends give you your space. You can't stand whiners, weaklings, schlemiels or schlemozzles. You don't make many jokes, but when you do, others laugh out loud. They must. People often turn to you for advice, and wisely. You are calm in a crisis, cautious in a tempest, and attuned to even the finest details. Yours is the profile of a smart head for business and a dangerous enemy. You have a natural knack for fashion and occupy a suit like a matinee idol. Your charisma is striking and without artifice. You are generous, thoughtful, and appreciate life's finer things. Please don't kick my ass.
It's an amazingly accurate profile, except for the suit - substitute blue jeans and strappy sandals, please. And I'll only kick your ass if you have it coming.
Posted by Deb at July 30, 2004 02:18 AM
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received a letter forwarded to me from a mother in your group who said it was from her son. i think it is the soldier who is being charged with a war crime for shooting an injured animal. Lady I support what your son did! I have two sons who are marines. And these so called people we are fighting are animals not people. And we all know an animal is most dangerous when its hurt.Do these animals take pity on our sons and daughters when they are captured. NO! I support what your son did, and anyone who doesnt should not be allowed to call himself an american. Tell your son thank you for fighting to protect our freedom. And that even though there are those who would condemn him for his actions remember they did the same thing to jesus! sighned a concerned american
Posted by: richard at November 20, 2004 11:21 AM
My son,Lance Corporal Phil Demming has recently been deployed to S,E,Asia to help with the relief effort for the people recently affected by the tsunamis.I haven't heard from in over a week and I know that he is very busy.it sure would be nice to hear from him soon;but I know that he is doing a very important thing for these people,as well as the 2.499 other marines on the Navy Ship "The Duluth".God Bless all of these fine young men for the things that they do and I know that everyone is praying for them! Sincerely,Tammy Lee
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