It is new day here, I left you alone on the porch to relax and to enjoy each other as you came by but you were often in my thoughts. I notice Our Porch stayed nice and clean in my absence and for that I thank you, a few things are in the works for more excitement in the future when I am away for extended time. I hope to have more on that to share in the near future. This will allow your time to be more exciting and fun. Today being Tuesday and Tuesday’s Treats it seems a very appropriate time for me to share some linky love. If you do not know the blogs that are featured I promise you that you are in for a Treat.

First up do not be mistaken Sgt Hook is now Sergeant Major and someone I am very proud to call a friend. I first became aware of Sgt Hook when I found his blog soon after I began writing Always Victoria and he was stationed in Afghanistan. I noticed several things about him, he was a wonderful writer, he had a love for his three sons and the Lovely and Talented and Downright Sexy Mrs. Hook as he says, the love he has for those who serve with him, the love he has for his country and the fact he has a heart of gold. Everyday one of the first blogs I went to was Sgt. Hook’s, I was always on pins and needles never certain what I would find because from time to time he was placed in harms way never asking his boys to do something he would not do. He won not just my heart but so many in cyber space and to this day he still holds them.

I had the pleasure of working with Sgt. Hook when he launched “Operation Shoefly “whose motto was “Bringing the Hearts of America to the Soles of Afghanistan.” Who knows how many shoes were provided to the children in Afghanistan? The smiles on their faces that I saw from the pictures brought smiles to my face so many times. It has been through Sgt Hook and my friend Tom who served in Iraq that have pointed me in directions where I have found some things to be involved in that have brought me so much satisfaction. One day I hope Sergeant Major Hook and his Lovely and Talented and Downright Sexy Mrs. Hook might be in my area so we can share a drink together. He did promise me a copy of his book when he writes one but now the questions is will I have to stand in line and get it signed or not?

The next treat I want to share with you in some ways shares something with Sergeant Major Hook so let me just get on to her now…..

Yes it is you, Monica, of Monicas Thoughts one of my best friends. Monica knows me well and reaches out to me when I need it most. As in life we often get busy and go for days or weeks without contact but she knows when things are not right with me and reaches out. Hiding is not easy with her for she sees all, a mom she is. I was one of her chosen few who knew of the cyber romance that was taking place between Monica and Brian before they chose to announce it to others. Keep in mind I knew Brian before I knew Monica but I understand she has custody of me if things do not work for them so I hope things continue to work out there. Do you hear me Brian, Behave!

Monica is not just my friend; she is a special mom, a great writer, she volunteers and has a heart of gold. Not so long ago the mom in her and her talent for writing came together for something special when she wrote a very special poem for her son . Monica wrote “Leave Him To Me” for Joshua on his birthday and it has been put to music and released by Susan Campton. Go visit Monica, congratulate her and find out more about this.

You have just been introduced to two of my very talented friends. They have a way with words and talent not found in many best selling authors. I have no doubt both of these have the opportunity to take their experiences, their writing abilities and they will have nothing but continued success. So go visit them , tell them Vickie sent you. Oh in case you missed it visit Monica here and Sgt. Hook here. Just do it!