VETS DAY...
When I was in High School I honestly didn't figure that I was going to get into ANY sort of college. I had applied, but my grades were mediocre at best. I had quit trying completely. There were several options that went through my head. One was going to the local community college to become a paramedic. The other was to join the Air-Force.
I had spoken with a recruiter several times. They seemed very enthusiastic and I seemed wanted. I had nearly made up my mind to sign the papers when my acceptance letter to UT-Martin came in the mail. I was ecstatic to say the least that a college wanted me. So the Air Force fell behind the vail of what every kid was supposed to do... go to school and become something.
Hindsight makes me kick myself for not serving for a little while. I really think it would have given me discipline that, even today, I need. Yet, at the same time, I wouldn't have met my husband when I did and wouldn't have the fabulous family that I do now.
Now I think about the future... when my children are old enough to make the decision for themselves. I am greedy and selfish and think about the friends I have out there NOW. I worry about those that I know who are serving... I remember weeks ago thinking one of them might possibly have been hurt in some of the Afgan conflict. How could I possibly let my children serve, even if they begged me to. I know it won't be my decision to make.
I want to take a second, to thank those of you who ARE BRAVE, who DO SACRIFICE... you are in my prayers and honestly I am so proud to call you my friends. I am the one who is blessed to know you. So please God, keep them safe, send your angels of protection to watch over them until they make it home safely to their families. Surround them with your AMAZING love and help settle them when they are afraid. Send them friends that will be with them when they are feeling alone.
If I can do ANYTHING for you please let me know. You save me and my family everyday and I couldn't be more honored. You guys are so very special! Happy Vets Day to you.
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