A special thank you to the Veterans and their families this year.
Below you will find a link to a blog I read on a fairly regular basis. Today’s story honors Veterans and their spouses and families.Β I strongly encourage you to read it, it certainly inspired this post.
My Dad served four years in the Army, and while he served stateside during the Korean War, Mom was right there by his side raising our family.
Growing up, we’d hear stories from Dad about how his favorite time of day was when he wouldΒ come home to Mom. Β One of my favorite memories is how she’d have his favorite glass of iced tea ready for him when he got home…every day…morning, afternoon, or night depending on his shift work at the mine. Β I’m sure that was his 3rd favorite thing when he came home…her hug and kiss were no doubt his first. They were quite a pair those two.
My brother joined the Army at age 18 and retired at age 40. While my brother served for 22 years, my sister-in-law maintained their home, raised their children, and kept the Faith. I can’t imagine how difficult it had to be when he would be flown out on a mission…she would have no idea where he was going, or how long he’d be gone. Β I don’t know if I’ve ever told her just how much I admire her and appreciate the love and support she has given my brother through the years. Β So today, on this Veteran’s Day, thank you Jody for being Steve’s love, his rock, and his home.
On this Veteran’s Day, I honor and thank all the Veterans out there, including my brother, nephews, friends, and Dad. You are the reason we are still here, safe and sound and thriving. And for the wives, husbands and families…thank you for being their home, their safe place, their love. You, too, I hold in my heart and prayers. You are amazing and you are appreciated.
(in)Courage Veteran’s Day Blog Post
God Bless You,
Patty O
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