I would like to take a quick moment to say thank you to our veterans. Many people remember each Veteran's Day that our freedom is not free and great men, both past and present, have given their best to ensure we continue to be blessed. Webster says a veteran is "a former member of the armed forces." I don't know about that definition. I believe that a veteran is someone who has been to war. There is no fact in my belief, just my own opinion. I certainly do not want to discredit those who served during peace times knowing full well they could be called upon at any time. Of course they are veterans, and we needed them to stand ready for the day we prayed would never come. I just cannot help but have a deeper respect for those who put on there uniform, said their goodbyes, and went to battle knowing what they were willing to give.
It is
difficult for me to write through the tears because in 48 hours time my
husband will join those great men that I love and respect so deeply. Those
goodbyes that we dread have been traded in abundance this week and will
continue into next week as each group flies off to join their brothers.
Wives and families are being left behind to carry on and pray for each return. I cannot
help but feeling torn between fear and pride. And as quick as I feel those emotions, I push them away because that's what we do. Army wives are strong...I can will be strong. I will give my best.
Tonight I will not fear. I will not think of war. I will have my glass of wine and hold my soldiers hand. Tonight I will be thankful.
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