I am so thankful for all those troops and their families that sacrifice every day for our country. Whether you agree they should be where they are or not, you have to acknowledge that they are giving a lot.
When I watch the troops returning from a tour or mission on television, I can see the joy that they have in being home. You can see the bliss their loved ones have in having them come home. I have read many blog entries in the past few months by wives who have had their spouses return. They write with such gladness about their husbands’ returns.
I have also read several great posts about how families have worked at staying in contact with their loved ones. Some have had their spouses record stories on videos that their children can watch. Others have sent special foods they know their loved ones enjoy. (One mom wrote about trying to send her son a pie. It took many months to get to him. I am not sure why.)
I know firsthand it can be hard to have a loved one far away. My sister Kate had a tour in Iraq. Thankfully it was a short tour. She was only gone for several months. The family was able to come and stay with her husband part of the time to help with her children. We were able to have many family members create birthday cards to send to her to celebrate her 40th. Thankfully she was on a base there the whole time.
There are many of you who have loved ones out in the field. They are asked to take risks every day. I can’t imagine how difficult it is for them or for you. Military families have so much to take on without their loved ones here. I don’t know how children grasp it. There are holidays, birthday and anniversaries that you have to be apart. I don’t know how you deal with all that you have to.
I do know that I am thankful to you and your family members far away. I hold you in my prayers!
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I can’t imagine what it must be like for those serving – thanks for your reminder to keep them in our prayers!
What a beautiful post. We live not too far from Ft. Hood, and troops arriving home are such a joyous occasion. These brave men and woman and their families deserve our thanks and support every day. Thanks for the reminder. Kathy
I agree- beautiful post and a good reminder to pray for our troops and their families.
Jen
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We are lucky to have men and woman who will do this for their country. God Bless them.
Our men and women who are serving are the most selfless there are, as well as their families! God bless them all!
This is a very beautiful and heartfelt tribute to all service men and women, everywhere. I agree that we should all be very grateful for the sacrifices that they make.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
It’s so good to appreciate the sacrifices of others for us!
That is a beautiful T post. It is so good that these mostly young people do this for their countries.
Wonderful post! With Memorial Day justv passed I’ve been thinking a lot about the sacrafices our military men and women have made over all our counry’s history.
oh teary me. I recently commented on Jenny’s blog about how I feel about these wonderful men and women. EXcellent post tonight, so glad I came by!!! ( I am reading out of the teachers order!)
What an awesome article…I just wrote one about thanking our military folks when we see them around town…I believe very strongly that we need to show our appreciation for the sacrifices that they make for every person in this country…Their dedication and convictions are incredible!!! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful reminder and thanks for stopping by my blog at “Snapshots from my heart and home” I am very new to SITS and really enjoying getting to visit so many incredible blogs and meeting the folks like you who stop by to see me. Blessings to you and your family!
Wonderful post! I support any one who stands up and serves his/her country … be they military or first responders.
Thanks for stopping by to say hello! I love your blog and will be checking it out further. Have a great day! P.S. Unfortunately, I am not tall at all – I am only 5’3″ short and petite so 135 on me is a LOT and I feel it all of the time. My normal weight should be 115-118 lbs. YIKES! :o)
Wonderfully worded…I give thanks everyday, and upon the chance that I see a service person, I try to say “Thank You” to them!
Blessings, Monica
Thank you for reminding me to remember the troops from both sides of the pond
What a wonderful T post!! Thank you!!
~angela @ peonypatch
What a great tribute to the troops and their families, thanks for stopping by the Presbytere today.
Maggie
I like that you mentioned the families, too. We need to stand behind our men in whatever way they are serving!
A great Tribute to all service people to whom we are so indebted.They must never be forgotten.
Have a good weekend,
LOLA:)
PS Mine’s HERE!
I can’t even imagine how difficult it must be to have a close family member serving in a dangerous location. God bless our troops!
This was a lovely reminder!
What a lovely tribute on this little journey through Alphabe-Thursday’s letter “T”.
I was moved by how eloquently you expressed your thanks…I share your feelings…but you said it so wonderfully well that I will just echo them!
Thanks for a thoughtful and terrific post!
A+
Wonderful T post!
Blessings,
Catherine
What a great “Thank You”. Wow! Thank you for remindng us to be grateful!! (and a little more serious than “our thank you time”!!!!! funny we both pick “T for Thank You”) xx
Great post! My husband has yet to deploy, but he will be probably next year, and I know it will be tough. It is amazing how strong these people are and what they are willing to sacrifice. I am glad people still remember to thank those who give of their time to serve our country! 🙂
Amen to that! I am married to a military man who served our country for 20 years. God Bless our soldiers and families
thoughtful and brave t post.
I’m so very thankful for our troops and the sacrifices their families make~ thanks for for your reminder.
Lovely post.
Your post was especially touching for me–the reciever of the cards and help with children at home. Thank you for paying special tribute to those who serve in the military. We found emailing videos between families to be very satisifying. I was also able to video tape me reading a few books to send the mini DVD home for the kids. My kids often talk with pride about Mom serving in Iraq. Thank you to my wonderful family for all the help!
Hi,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I appreciate your visit. Your post was very special and touching. Thanks for sharing.
Anne-Marie
Hi, thanks for your comment on my trees. I had so many visitors this week because teacher put me at the front of the class! Good post from you too
Such a fine post and sentiments…good choice:-) Peace and blessings
Excellent t post.
Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the timely reminder!
Even as fortunate as your sister was during her tour, it’s clear that her time away was not easy for anyone. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that the short-timers have to drop and go just as the soldiers who are gone far longer.
A special thank you for reaching out on my post. Your comment meant a lot to me.
Lovely Tribute – well written!
Very nicely written and so true.
thank you for that beautiful post