Pics from today.

Post by **Emsdancemom** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:39 pm

Dr. Phil and his wife came to town today to kick off the Toys for Tots campaign. They hosted a huge party for over 600 local disadvantaged youth. They also spent a little time with a few who attended who weren't going to the big bash. My grandson Tyler was lucky enough to receive a ride on Tonka Truck even though he wasn't included in the big party. When his daddy asked him where it had come from he replied in his biggest two year old voice that "Dr. Phil give it me!"
The picture of the young man and the Marine is very special to me. Bobby has CP and is such a loving young man. He was thrilled to see all the Marines. I asked a couple of them if they could come over and speak to him. They did and Bobby was overjoyed. He is a hugger and the young Marine in the picture allowed Bobby to hug him and tell him he loved him. When Bobby asked him if he would see him in heaven one day the Marnie was so touched. He removed his flack jacket and asked Bobby if he would do him a favor and wear it for the rest of the day. It was one of those touching moments that will stay with me forever.
There are more pics in the gallery. I didn't get a single one of Em because she was assigned to playing games with the children away from where I was assigned. I can't wait for the show to air to see if Tyler or Em end up on the show.

Wendy-Gale · Post by **Wendy-Gale** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:46 pm

thats so cool....that story brought tears to my eyes

bad1981 · Post by **bad1981** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:49 pm

pretty good pics!

FairyMouseMom · Post by **FairyMouseMom** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:32 am

How touching!

Joy · Post by **Joy** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:57 am

How sweet and very cool shots!

No1Mommy · Post by **No1Mommy** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 8:53 am

Oh my gosh, Warren! My eyes are filled with tears...that is soooo precious!!!What terrific, terrific picutres you have! What an awesome experience!!!!!!

Renee · Post by **Renee** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:18 pm

Very cool!! It's so wonderful that you were able to help out.

Post by **Emsdancemom** » Sat Nov 03, 2007 4:05 pm

Thanks, ladies. It is a great cause. If any of you get an opportunity to help out with Toys for Tots you need to do it. Besides the great work they do think of all the great looking Marines!!!

Kara · Post by **Kara** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 3:59 pm

Cool pics, Warren!!!! I am glad you got to meet him and the cause is excellent, we did it every year!

shamish · Post by **shamish** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:04 pm

Very awesome! Thanks for sharing with us!

-Shannon- · Post by **-Shannon-** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 4:38 pm

Very touching. I love the pic and story with the Marine and the young man. TFS!

Irocz7 · Post by **Irocz7** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:39 pm

HOW COOL!!!! Looks like alot of fun!

moodyonceamth · Post by **moodyonceamth** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:51 pm

Very cool!

4peasinourpod · Post by **4peasinourpod** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 8:55 pm

cool!!

katarria · Post by **katarria** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:21 pm

That sounds like a great day! Thanks for sharing your photos!

LKappy · Post by **LKappy** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 11:15 pm

So SWEET!! Great pics!

glo85cam · Post by **glo85cam** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:59 am

Sorry that you weren't able to get any of Em, but you did get some good shots and Bobby's story brought tears to my eyes, too. What a great way to spend the day!

Judes · Post by **Judes** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:08 pm

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing this story.

RoseRansom · Post by **RoseRansom** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:45 pm

Cool!

MamaDNC · Post by **MamaDNC** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:59 pm

WOW! As I wipe my tears away, I say, "THANK GOD WE HAVE SPECIAL FOLKS LISTENING TO OUR SPECIAL ONES"!