On Veteran's Day we pause to give thanks to veterans for their service to our nation. I think we can best way to demonstrate our gratitude to veterans is by taking care of them in their time of need, by providing them with the best possible medical care throughout their lives to mend their bodies and minds, by assuring job training and a college education. But, most of all, the best way to thank veterans is to bring them home and not create any more veterans.
I am thankful that our family's veterans came home safe and (mostly) sound. We have been so blessed. My dad was stationed on a south Pacific island with thousands of troops ready to invade Japan when the atomic bomb was dropped. He lived, so here I am. My husband survived the jungles of Vietnam. Because he lived, he has saved numerous lives and influenced many more. Our son was incredibly fortunate to be sent to Korea rather than Iraq in 2003. When everyone else got orders for Iraq, how could we be so fortunate? He lived and if our fortunes continue, perhaps someday we'll have a grandchild. Rob, Jennifer, Jeremy and Adam, our nephews and niece, all thrived in the Navy. They've built productive, stable lives and have beautiful families.
So, I am filled with gratitude today and every day. Please, let this country not elect someone who is over zealous with our troops. Please, let our next president be as cautious and wise in decisions about risking our soldiers and sailors and airmen and airwomen as President Obama has been. Please guide this foolish, self absorbed Congress to work together to provide timely services to the men and women who have served honorably and selflessly in the past.
It only took two hours to finish the food chapter today. That's eleven chapters down and twelve to go! Tomorrow, on to Trials Along the Trail! And, we'll be speaking with the 8th graders at 2:20. One more step forward to Quest 2016!
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