#68 - Veteran's Day

Today is the day we remember all of those who have served to protect our country, our freedom, and our way of life.  Today is the day we say simply but with great meaning, "Thank you for your service" to all veterans.  Thank you for giving your time, blood, sweat, tears, and in some cases your life to protect those back home and insure they can continue to live their lives as citizens of our great nation.  To us, the thankful Americans, you are heroes.

One group that seems to be forgotten, however, is those left behind.  The families of the veterans who have also given their time, tears, hearts, and in some cases their lives.  The mothers and fathers supported their babies when they decided (or were drafted) to fight in wars, the husbands and wives left behind to stand strong while their spouses were away in far away lands doing their job, the children who are growing up while their parent is missing the milestones of their youth.

Not saying the families of the veterans need a holiday or anything, just saying we also need to remember those left behind.  So, to my great grandfather, both my grandfathers, two of my uncles, my husband, my father-in-law, my brother in law, and my son, thank you for your service.