Faith? Or fear?

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I do a whole lotta talkin’ on this blog without ever really saying anything.  I keep my shortcomings and failings and misgivings and opinions to myself.  But today, I think I’m going to change that.  You see, I am one of millions that attach myself to the “Christian” label.  I believe in God, I fully believe in the story and deity of Jesus.  But at the same time, I’m a fake. A big fat fraud.  A charlatan.

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A visit aboard the LST-325

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The LST-325 docked for tours at Madison, Indiana on 09/14/2013.  This LST (Landing Ship, Tank) was used on D-Day +1 to offload tanks, trucks, jeeps, and troops at Omaha Beach and to transport injured soldiers back to England for care.  It was utilized in Korea & Vietnam before being decommissioned and sold to the Greek government.  When the Greeks were ready to scrap it, it was purchased by a group of veterans who have worked to restore her as she was during World War II.  Her home port is Evansville, IN, but she sails during the summer so that others may board her and explore a piece of history.

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(more pictures under the cut)

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Journey to Tunisia

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As I have discussed in previous entries, preserving my great-great uncle’s memory is very important to me.  As is taking my dad to Tunisia next year so that we can stand in front of his grave.  I’ve decided to chronicle the journey – from our inspiration to our planning to our preparation to the actual trip, and I’m doing it here at Journey to Tunisia.  I hope you’ll follow!