Don't forget them

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about the armed forces. While I don't have a close friend or relative currently serving, soldiers have been brought to mine and Josh's attention more than once this week.

Earlier in the week, Josh realized that he knew a soldier that was recently killed overseas. This soldier worked with Josh in Columbia and his wife is due any day with their first child.

Tuesday night, we worked with the Inner City Missions, and one of the ladies with us was talking about her son who is overseas. Stories started flowing about events and issues that they had encountered. She told us about how there guard was always up. We were told about a 7 year old who was running back toward them with the bomb they had just thrown. Do you shoot the 7 year old or do you get blown up?

I can only imagine the life of a soldier or their close family members. I have always told Josh that I would be a nervous wreck if he was in the military. I have so much respect for those who are serving overseas. I am currently listening to christian music. If I had no freedom, this would not be possible. I'm able to work, walk and worship freely because of the sacrifices that soldiers have made. Thanks is never enough, but should still be said.

I don't care if you are pro or anti our current military situation. Fact: they are overseas busting their rump for you and me. Don't forget them. Many of us have no real connection to the military, yet we enjoy what we enjoy today because of what they have done and continue to do.

God Bless our Troops and bring them home safe.