Very nice. Thank you.
Veterans and active duty troops have gone and done their jobs for the United States for over 200 years now. Almost all are the same. Afraid to lose their young lives or be horribly maimed but they saddle up and go out anyway and focus on their mission and tamp down their fears. Not many are front line though but they all endure some hardship.
Our own son has returned from harm’s way in the war zones he was sent to five times now. Each time he went we held hope for his safe return like so many other parents have. Care Packages of Gummy Bears and essentials went out each week. So much that he gently told his Mom that every-other-week would be fine to send care packages. He also suggested we send packages to guys who got none. Each time he has returned home we began to breathe again. Each time we leaned on God’s providence and knowing our son is aware, well trained, smart and capable.
We are not alone, we are not special we are just another set of parents who love their son and wonder what is worth the price so many others have paid. We ache for the loss of those that rest beneath the stones, help those maimed, rejoice for the ones returned home safe again and are so very grateful for the service of all who have given for our well being.
Only 2% of the population have a direct connection and knowledge of the effort, sacrifice and fears of serving the nation in our military. We send our best and most courageous. The rest watch and ride for free. They will never experience the cost and value of Liberty.
You said it all very well! Thank you!
As an aside, on one deployment my son was away over Christmas. He said the best things I sent were a few strings of little Christmas lights so that he could decorate his ‘space’. And I also always sent way too much food for him, but of course it was to share.
Bless all those who stand in harm’s way for us. Bless the families at home, too.