I know I'm way behind on blogging, I haven't even told you about California or how my weight loss is going, but we no longer have access to internet at our apartment, so its hard to upload pictures and blog with no internet!
Today I just wanted to give a special shoutout to all the brave men and women who are currently serving, or have served our country! Sometimes I think I take for granted what those special men and women have done and do for us! They are putting their lives on the line to protect not only their families, but COMPLETE strangers! I hate to hear the news and watch footage of them bringing a flag draped coffin home, carrying a young man or women who fought to give me and my family the freedom we have today! But I love watching the footage and hearing the story when the soldiers come home, and see their families for the first time in who knows how long!
A special thanks to those I know!
I don't know the details of my Grandpa Bob's service, only that he was a chaplan in the Navy!! But boy, I love that man! He is so special! Thank you Grandpa Bob, for doing whatever you were doing! Probably keeping the spirits up of those around you!
As my wonderful sister pointed out in a comment...I forget my wonderful Grandpa Lee, once I read more in his book, I'll let you know his details!! Thank you Grandpa Lee!
Petty Officer Jonathon Thomas Molder served in the navy as a mechanic. He was one of the first to arrive at the Pentagon after that horrible day of September 11th. He toured over seas, going to places such as Hong Kong, Hawaii and Beijing. He finished his service, while only sustaining an injury from shrapnel. You are an amazing man, friend and person. Thank you Petty Officer JT Molder!
One of my dear friends Kirsten Dunn Weaver surprised me when she announced she was married! So when I asked for more details, she informed me that her husband, Jeff, was scheduled for a tour in Afghanistan later this year, and that when he gets back, they'll have a big wedding in 2012. I knew Jeff in junior high and high school, and now he's in Afghanistan, fighting for my life! Along with all the other brave soldiers out there! Thank you Private First Class Jeff Weaver!
A special thanks to those I didn't, but were lost.
We all heard the news about Jordan Byrd. I didn't know him, but I cried while watching the news, and while reading the story online. Jordan was 20 years old when he left for his tour in Afghanistan, 3 days before he left, his newlywed wife gave birth to their son, 3 weeks after being on tour, Jordan was killed while doing his duty. The courage his WHOLE family showed during this hard time of their life is incredible!
Thank you Private First Class Jordan Byrd, for giving your life to save others!
I just ask that you take time to think about those fighting for us, and those who fought for us in previous wars! And if you know a soldier, hug them!
Amen. Well said. You did forget to mention Grandpa Lee. You can read his story in his book.
ReplyDeleteSo I forwarded your blog to JT. Don't know if he read it or not. I agree to everything you said. It takes a special someone to do what these men and women do for us everyday. I don't think I could do it.
ReplyDeleteNicely said my dear!! You almost had me cryin. Thanks a lot.
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