It's Veterans Day today. I haven't had anyone in my immediate family who's every served in the military. My uncle was in the Navy, so was my first cousin Steve, and my Great Uncle Tom served in WWII. I don't know what it's like to be in hostile territory 24/7, not knowing if I am going to make it back ok. I don't know what it's like to have a husband/wife serving overseas not being able to see them or sometimes talk to them for days on end. It cannot be easy. What a sacrifice. It reminds me of a passage of scripture. John 15:12-13 "This is my commandment, that ye love one another as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." I cannot relate to what many families feel on Veterans Day. I can't because I've never sacrificed in that way. I can, however, pray for those who have and those who continue to sacrifice. Thank you to all who are Veterans and active duty military!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
VETERANS DAY!
It's Veterans Day today. I haven't had anyone in my immediate family who's every served in the military. My uncle was in the Navy, so was my first cousin Steve, and my Great Uncle Tom served in WWII. I don't know what it's like to be in hostile territory 24/7, not knowing if I am going to make it back ok. I don't know what it's like to have a husband/wife serving overseas not being able to see them or sometimes talk to them for days on end. It cannot be easy. What a sacrifice. It reminds me of a passage of scripture. John 15:12-13 "This is my commandment, that ye love one another as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." I cannot relate to what many families feel on Veterans Day. I can't because I've never sacrificed in that way. I can, however, pray for those who have and those who continue to sacrifice. Thank you to all who are Veterans and active duty military!
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I loved your post on Veteran's day. Our service members never get the attention, the gratitude they deserve. I try every day to think of our soldiers, past-present and those to come. Their courage and love of country is just amazing.
hugs, Kathleen
Thank you Kathleen! I just saw your comment! Hope you had a great Christmas!
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