Once a century we have this date, happens for each of our months. But this one is special, this is Veterans Day here in the US and we remember all those men and women who either were called to duty with the draft or volunteered to serve our country. These brave men and women took a stand and said that our freedoms here in the USA are more important to them then the possible loss of their lives. I cannot fathom this concept, I would give my life for my kids, but to be in the military and do it for the people I don't know, that takes a special person to do it. I salute and send my undying gratitude to all those that serve, including my Dad, who was in the forgotten war, Korea.
Today I want to try and honor those that have served, so I will be visiting the site, www.veterans.com, I saw it on a video yesterday on Facebook. I want to see what I can knit for them to keep them safe while they are at war, and we are at war. I have seen some helmet liners and I want to see what else I can make. I hope to add this to my ministry at church at some point, but right now, my ministry is floundering, I am not being a great leader in this. Life is getting away from me, I am slipping, and now I need to refocus on my family and my God, putting God first and doing his work here. There are a number of places that I might be able to add my handiwork, I will have to do more research and get back with you!!
On a funny note, my son who is 8 has decided that he wants to be a soldier when he grows up. I am proud of that, know it will change, but told him that if he wants to do this I told him that he wants to do this, he needs to go to either the Naval Academy or West Point. He would have a better chance at the Navel Academy as his great grandfather was in the Navy and we have ties there, but his choice. He thought that would be cool as he thinks officers get better weapons!! What an 8 year old mind thinks!!!
God Bless you and God Bless those that serve and have served!!
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