Memorial Day 2008

To all the men and women (and their families) of the US Armed Forces: thank you for all that do for our country each and every day. America wouldn't be such a wonderful place to live if it wasn't for your dedication to her.

I think it is important for our country to have days set aside where we focus on our military and all that the troops do for us. More than that though, I think it is a shame that more Americans only think about the military on military holidays, like today. Military persons put their lives on the line everyday, they make sacrifices everyday for this country, and they do it willing.

Not to mention that, but to think of the sacrifices the families make as well. Women wondering if their husband is going to make it home at night. Children without Dad or Mom to tuck them into bed, to answer their questions, to play football with. Mothers and fathers burying their children. Not to mention the day to day stress. Being in the military as a member or a family member is not a light calling, it is a higher calling.

America has come a long way since 1776, it amazes me just to think about it. America began as a rag tag group taking on the most highly skilled and trained military in the world. It would be like Puerto Rico fighting the USA and WINNING! The colonists were not supposed to win, or so logic would claim.

To go from a rag tag bunch that had nothing but grit, determination and an unwillingness to loss, to being the world's only superpower is amazing. I take so much for granted each and every day. I can drive my car anyway in this city and feel safe. I get to vote, to own land, to remain single, or to choose a husband. I can wear whatever I want, watch whatever I want to watch on TV or the Internet. I live in such a blessed nation.

So, for all that America means to me each and every day, and for all the sacrifices that have been made to secure America's place and to keep us free and blessed I want to say THANK YOU not only to everyone involved in the armed forces, but more importantly to my Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Jesus, America would not be who she is today. So, THANK YOU!!!