Fragile
My mind is a jumble of thoughts and my heart is full of...feelings. I don't always know how to put into words what's inside my head, and as a result my audience is usually left scratching their heads in confusion and wonderment - all in awe of the randomness spurting forth from my mouth. Blogging is easy in that editing, re-reading, and deleting things work to my benefit with my listeners being non the wiser.This post is no exception.
Today I realized how very fragile life is. How in one literally life-altering moment, a loved one can be taken away from you. Fortunately for me, all of my loved ones are still around, but unfortunately for a dear friend, one of hers has gone.
I attended the funeral today of a young man who gave his life for his country. It was very touching and very emotional, especially when I saw his sweet wife and his mother presented with flags. I can't imagine their pain, their heartache; I don't want to.
Everyone who spoke today in memoriam of him, spoke eloquently and from their hearts, including the governor. It was a privilege for me to sit next to the man who was to present the Purple Heart to the fallen soldier's wife. There were many service men and women dressed in their uniforms, all there to show their support for this family whom they have never met.
As I arrived at the place where the service was being held, there, lining both sides of the street, were veterans holding flags. Some in their service uniforms, some in their biker uniforms, all united. It was touching for me to see how a small town community pulls together to support each other. They take care of their own.
I'm so honored to be an American citizen. It's a tough thing, war. There is never an easy answer for anything on it's scale, but I'm thankful to the armed forces and the families of a soldier for their sacrifice. And though I know it doesn't lessen their pain, I know that their loss is felt by all of us associated with him. Directly and indirectly.
So hug your babies. Kiss your spouse. Tell your parents, friends, neighbors you love them. Write your thoughts and feelings down; leave a legacy.You never know when they - or you - will be called Home.
Today I realized how very fragile life is. How in one literally life-altering moment, a loved one can be taken away from you. Fortunately for me, all of my loved ones are still around, but unfortunately for a dear friend, one of hers has gone.
I attended the funeral today of a young man who gave his life for his country. It was very touching and very emotional, especially when I saw his sweet wife and his mother presented with flags. I can't imagine their pain, their heartache; I don't want to.
Everyone who spoke today in memoriam of him, spoke eloquently and from their hearts, including the governor. It was a privilege for me to sit next to the man who was to present the Purple Heart to the fallen soldier's wife. There were many service men and women dressed in their uniforms, all there to show their support for this family whom they have never met.
As I arrived at the place where the service was being held, there, lining both sides of the street, were veterans holding flags. Some in their service uniforms, some in their biker uniforms, all united. It was touching for me to see how a small town community pulls together to support each other. They take care of their own.
I'm so honored to be an American citizen. It's a tough thing, war. There is never an easy answer for anything on it's scale, but I'm thankful to the armed forces and the families of a soldier for their sacrifice. And though I know it doesn't lessen their pain, I know that their loss is felt by all of us associated with him. Directly and indirectly.
So hug your babies. Kiss your spouse. Tell your parents, friends, neighbors you love them. Write your thoughts and feelings down; leave a legacy.You never know when they - or you - will be called Home.
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