Today is Memorial Day. A day to remember the fallen. A day to be grateful for the men and women who have served our country and have lost their lives in the process. I am so grateful to live in a country where so many great things are possible. The simple right of choice is something taken so lightly that most don't even realize how wonderful a privilege it really is.
Although Tom is 4000 miles away, I know he is fighting for what is right. If nothing else, he is helping to protect Ellie and me from some of the horrors that some countries see on a daily basis.
Today is a somber day, yet, I feel myself filling with pride with my husband's service. Only 3% of our citizens are willing and able to contribute in a way that my husband has seen fit. Not to mention, his is a volunteer service. He is choosing to protect fellow Americans. I am grateful that nothing has happened to him, and will continue be so as long as God is protecting us all.
I remember the fallen and am honored to be an American.
"The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree." ~Thomas Campbell
Good night.
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