If this picture doesn't bring tears to your eyes, I'm not quite sure what will.
Happy Veteran's Day! Hug a Solider, high-five a Marine... whatever floats your boat, just make sure you thank someone in the armed services for everything they are doing and have done for our nation! There are places all around the world that are under attack right now; places where it is hard to sleep soundly because there is a good chance you will not wake up to the same surroundings you shut your eyes to. I know it sounds like I'm preaching to the choir, but I only say these things because I realize how much I take my own freedom for granted. We live in a country that is unlike any other in the world and despite how much we complain about taxes, the economy and how much we may dislike good ole' Obama--- we have quite a lot to be thankful for. As an ex-military girlfriend, I remember all too well how hard it is to go to bed wondering if the person you love is safe. I woke up every morning and stalked our poor mailman in hopes that I would receive some form of communication or something/anything to hold me out until the next letter. I found the life of a military girlfriend to be taxing (to say the least) so as grateful as I am for the sacrifice of our troops, I have to remember to thank all of the men and women who are giving up their loved ones for OUR freedom. While Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner, there are so many families who will be split between a warm living room and Afghanistan. Thank God if you are not one of those families and God Bless you if you are. Being willing to put your life on the line for a bunch of strangers is one of the most admirable things a person can do and being on the other end of a solider is so emotionally depleting that it makes up tenfold for any push-ups you missed out on at boot camp. So OOORAH, HOORAH, whatever your chant may be---thank you, thank you, thank you and know you are in my prayers!
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