It's the simple things... |
 Veteran’s Day, November 11th "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations..." -President Woodrow Wilson November 11, 1919 The Great War ended November 11, 1918 and there were celebrations around the world for a cease fire agreement had been reached in the war we now know as World War I. On November 11, 1919 the one year anniversary of Armistice Day, the first official Armistice Day event was held on the grounds of the Buckingham Palace. As a mark of respect there was a two-minute moment of silence to honor and remember the soldiers who had fallen in battle. This is a tradition that has been carried out through the years on what is now known as Remembrance Day and includes those who served in World War II as well. In the United States Armistice Day became Veteran’s Day in 1954 as there now was more than one war where soldiers were lost. Today, Veteran's Day serves as a means to celebrate and honor all who have served in our military. This Veteran's Day we take a moment to remember our heroes...the men and women who have sacrificed their time, talents and for some their life as a means to ensure that we as a nation are able to enjoy our freedoms, our lives, and our liberty. The heroes who go beyond our borders to help other nations and peoples under duress. They do not focus on what they need but that of the greater good as only heroes do. A day set aside to remember, a thousand moments of silence, a lifetime of thanks and hearts full of gratitude will never be adequate to show you the honor you deserve. This Thanksgiving season as we are moved to reflect on reasons and ways to be thankful may we add to the list all the men and women who have, are and will one day serve our wonderful nation in efforts to preserve the freedoms we are blessed with. May we remember and pray for the families who are not with their child, spouse or parent because of their service and especially for those who have lost a loved one. They are all heroes.  Our past, Present and Future...We Thank You!Kenneth Klem U.S. Army 1969-1971: Suring his service he spent nine months in Vietnam. In his spare tie he worked at a nearby orphanage and fell in love with the kids. After he served, he and his fiancee planned to adopt and applied a month after they were married. They adopted a 5 month old daughter on April 10, 1975 and are now blessed with 3 handsome grandsons. -Submitted by Deb Klum John Winlock Sr. U.S. Army: 22 years, retired -John Winlock Jr. Back to Basics Personal Trainer  LTC Russell U.S. Army: 23 years CPT Sherri Sears U.S. Army: 13 years "I would love to highlight two very special people in my life who served 13 and 23 years respectively. My sister in law who served as a signal officer and my brother who served as an engineer." -Lisa Morrissey, Back to Basics Massage Therapist A Family Affair: 4 generations of service Carl E. Jacobs Army, World War II Ralph Jacobs Navy 1966-1985 Michael Jacobs Navy 1987-1991 Nathan Goldman Marines 2010-2017 My grandfather, Carl Jacobs was a transporter during World War II and received accommodations for his service. He and my grandmother, Laura had six children; he left three at home to fight and missed the births of two of his sons while serving, the youngest came after. He left a legacy of faith in Christ, 17 grandchildren, a love of country and ice cream. He was followed into service by his son Ralph, grandson Michael and great grandson Nathan. -Judy Tripp Back to Basics Office Manager
1 Comment
Back to Basics Massage Therapy, Kimberlee Kristof LMTKimberlee Kristof established Back to Basics Massage Therapy in 2000. With humble beginnings in a basement, Kim began her journey as a massage therapist. Since then the ambition of one dedicated and passionate therapist giving massages as a means to bring healing has been blessed and has grown into a practice of nine dedicated and passionate therapists and three office personnel. Kim founded Back to Basics with the core value of being a source of healing and as the business has grown that has not wavered. When Kim decided to leave her career as a transportation broker to dedicate her talents to healing she could not have imagined how many lives would be touched and how Back to Basics would grow but God knew! After twenty years of a successful massage therapy practice and touching the lives of thousands of people, God placed a call on Kim to expand Back to Basics. In a step of faith and obedience the Back to Basics Wellness Center was launched in January 2021. Along with this new addition of space came the opportunity for clients to gain the benefits of personal training and group fitness classes. It also provides a means to offer educational classes teaching couples at-home massage techniques as well as stretch sessions to give clients greater options for continued self-care outside of the office. On Wednesday mornings the Wellness Center is dedicated to Spiritual Wellness with an open biblical study and discussion time. 'If you ask Kim why she chose to become a LMT she will tell you she didn't choose massage but that massage therapy chose her. In honor of National Women's Small Business Month we are grateful to be able to highlight the accomplishments of Kimberlee Kristof and the dedicated team she believes in at Back to Basics Massage Therapy and Wellness Center. Thank you for following Christ's leading, for your hard work growing Back to Basics, your dedication to healing, and fearless leadership. From all who have had the opportunity to have a massage from Kim and the therapists she has poured her love, time and energy into and all who they have been able to touch we are grateful that massage therapy chose you.
|
Archives
August 2022
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed