Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2016.

And this blog is dedicated specifically to those who serve to keep us safe all year long.  

To the Armed Forces of these United States:

For spending months at a time away from family and friends to serve wherever you are sent.  For standing in the gap, in harm's way, to insure we sleep safely at home.  While we open presents with family who is here, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today.  

We are thankful for your service, and pray for your safe keeping.  

And, especially for my son, who is somewhere underwater, I'm incredibly proud and honored to have you.  I love you very much, and miss you more this Christmas than I have in years past.  I'm grateful for your service, and can't wait to see you when you get back.

For Police Officers:

You put on your uniforms at the beginning of your shift, and patrol the streets, keeping us safe.  You never know, as you stop each car for a simple brake light out, what you might be facing.  For the angry protesters who appear to wish you harm, and those who angrily complain about a ticket they got for speeding; know that there are countless more of us who are grateful to you for your service.  

To the firefighters:

You voluntarily run into a burning building, or reach into a burning car, to save us from harm.  To know you are there whenever we need you is a great comfort.  You spend each day training to insure you can to rescue us if the need arises.  Know that we are grateful for your service, and we remember you this day as well.


To those who protect and serve, wherever you are; know that you are in our thoughts and prayers this day, and we wish you all a merry, and SAFE, Christmas.

Veteran's Day 2013

Veteran's Day is the one day a year we honor those who have fought so hard to protect the freedoms we enjoy.  Too often, we take our freedom for granted.  And we should remember EVERY day those who have given so much for us.

I'm truly thankful for so many men and women who have sacrificed so much to allow me to live the life I live.  Men and women who leave home, family and friends, to live wherever they are told to. 

I complain that my bed is not comfortable enough.  When there are those who sleep in foxholes so I can sleep in my bed in safety.

I gripe about our electric bill being too high.  And there are men and women wearing heavy bulletproof vests under their uniforms, carrying 80 lb. backpacks in 120 degree heat.  They do this so I can sit on my couch, watching television and enjoying my air conditioner.

I get upset when someone cuts me off in traffic.  There are those who are targets.  Every day they worry about sniper's bullets, or IEDs. 

God forgive me for not showing my appreciation more every day for those who have given so much for me. 

This Veteran's Day has even more meaning to me, as my son is currently in Navy school.  In the coming years, he will live his life on a submarine, patrolling the waters of this world.  He has decided to make this world a safer place. 

Thank you, God for men and women like Chase.  Those who realize we will not have the freedoms we have without being willing to fight for them.  Bless our troops and their families.  Watch over them and protect them as they serve.  And help us to always be thankful for those willing to serve. 

The following is a video that speaks volumes to me.  It has been shared many times in the past few years. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgYLr_LfhLo

Thank you to veteran's families, who visit a cemetery on this day.  Thank you to veteran's who have served in the past.  And thank you to those who are currently serving.

God bless you.