Thanksgiving. . .and giving thanks.
Okay, so it's been ages since I've taken a moment out of the craziness of life to sit down and post something. I'm not sure why, the days and weeks just seem to slip away.
But, I'm here now. So here goes. . .
Flew home for Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. It was a much needed break and I had an excellent time. Nothing but relaxing and hanging out with the family.
Thanksgiving itself was tempered by the seriousness of war. My cousin Chris arrived in Kuwait on Thanksgiving Day. He has been gone since June, undergoing training for an extended tour of duty.
He's a single dad with a five year old daughter. And while he's been gone, he's missed his daughter's first day of Kindergarten, her first school Halloween party, and soon her first Christmas program.
I can barely think about it - my emotions turn raw at the thought. Every day his little girl wears a small heart-shaped American flag lapel pin that reads, "I Love My Soldier". And although her mother is not a part of her life, it is also difficult knowing that she is currently stationed in Afghanistan.
Although I do not support this war or our government's foreign policies, I have the utmost respect for all the men and women who are putting their lives on the line in the name of peace. To your dedication, your sense of duty, and the hope you represent, I salute you. Come home safely one and all.
Posted by Amanda at December 10, 2004 10:21 PM
