Thank a Veteran!

I don't know how many, if any, of the readers of this blog are currently or have served in the military, but if there are any, I want to Thank You for all that you do or have done for this country. This should be done more often and we, as Americans, shouldn't have to wait for a specific day to acknowledge the job these men and woman do for us everyday.

I don't embrace war, but I do embrace the soldiers who fight them. I realize that all the freedoms that come with living in this great country, come with a price, and I thank God everyday that there are citizens willing to fight for my rights. My grandfathers, great grandfathers, great-great grandfathers, uncles, cousins, all have served this country and continue to do so. The experiences they had and the things they've seen, I'll never be able to comprehend. My Great-Grandfather received a Purple Heart for his injuries in World War II, but he wouldn't talk about it. All we know is that he was trapped in a fox hole for three days while Germans walked around right above him, all the while his best friend lay dead right next to him. I can't even comprehend what that must have been like. I can see why that generation was referred to as "The Greatest Generation".

While I realize this country has problems, and that it may not be "perfect", I think we all need to realize how blessed we are to live here. This truly is a great country and we have our Veteran's and current military to thank for that!

Happy Veteran's Day!