Tuesday, March 11, 2014

How I met Spec A's Mother

This is an interesting story...

Almost 4 years ago, I received a FB friend request from someone I didn't know (will call her Lady A) - so I sent Lady A a message as I usually do (after a quick review of their page to ensure it's not SPAM or just some girl looking for a "friend")

Anyway, as you can see, we had just two conversations and then things were quiet - until I recently got a veteran match from Barbara @ Pet's For Vets. She gave me the name Spec A - which did not ring any bells. So I met Spec A last Sat - we had a nice long chat. Today, I'm looking for his dog - I sent an email to my "dog" contacts and get an immediate hit - so I look up the dog on FB and make a comment - I share the picture with Spec A (who friended me on FB right after our talk) and I get this friend request - from - guess who - Lady A! 

So - I checked mutual friends and see Spec A (which was suspicious) and another friend! I accepted the friend request and guess who she is? Spec A's mother!

And that, my friends, is how I met Spec A's mother... :-)

Mark

  • Conversation started July 29, 2010
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    Friend Request
    How do you know me? Are you Ron's spouse?
  • August 3, 2010

  • Lady A
    Hi Mark, sorry, I don't remember who recommended you to me as a friend...I do have a Son that just got home from Afghanistan in March...
  • August 3, 2010
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    I would be honored to have a Mom who has a son who serves his country as my friend. Nice to meet you.
    Chief Schubert
  • August 3, 2010
  • Lady A
    Thank ya Sir! Thank you for your service! I have one son who went to Iraq all of 2005 and My oldest who just got back from Afghasnistan. Nice to meet you also!
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    wow, a double honor! I admire you! and your sons!

  • Lady A
    Thank You! I really appreciate it! I too am honored to have a soldier as my friend!
  • November 2, 2010

  • Lady A
    Hey Mark...how's everything? I hope all is well. Just wanted to ask a favor...My cousin is a Marine and is about to leave for Afghanistan. Please keep him in your prayers. I really appreciate it. Take care...ttys
  • November 2, 2010
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    I sure will! Can you tell me his name? if you send me his address,, I'll also send some care packages.
  • November 2, 2010

  • Lady A
    Thank you Mark! His name is Charlie Brown and he is leaving sometime tonight I think. As soon as I get an addy...I will send it to ya. Thx again
  • Today
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    Interesting - seems we were friends before? I'm curious how you know Jim Dandy? I just met Spec A on SAT evening - I've been assigned as his Pet's For Vets trainer...

  • Lady A
    I saw that...Spec A is my son...thank you for what you do. I graduated High School with John and Jim Dandy
  • Mark Schubert
    Mark Schubert
    Wow - small world... My son Marcus used to work for Jim Dandy

  • Lady A
    that is awesome
    I think that Pet's For Vets is such a great thing

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