I hope everyone not only has a restful day, but also takes a moment to reflect on the amazing things are soldiers do for our country. It’s easy to say “thank you” but when you really think about everything a person gives up when they join the military, it becomes overwhelming and “thank you” hardly seems enough.
It’s often espoused they risk their lives and limbs to ensure our freedoms. Those are far too heavy a price to pay and yet they do it, bravely. But they also sacrifice their lives. By that I mean, the lives they would be living if they were not far away, overseeing our nation’s best interests. The moments where they could see their children born, siblings graduate, and celebrating anniversaries. Instead, they live through the heartbreak of saying goodbye to their children, parents and significant others with no idea of whether or not they will make it home to see them again.
So yes, I know, thank you is in no way enough. But from the bottom of my heart, if you have served or are currently serving, I appreciate you beyond belief.
If you are a soldier, veteran, or family member of one, please feel free to share your stories of when you served, war stories and general anecdotes in the comments.
*Photo by Donovan Reeves on Unsplash
They are all hero’s!
Truer words were never spoken!