True Strength-True Heros
Let use have faith that right makes might; and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it. ~ Abraham Lincoln
Tonight, a dear friend serving our country in Iraq reminded me of what true strength is. A direct quote from him is this "Train hard..,post plenty of pics…, and keep in touch with friends…then let lifes chips fall where ever they decide…and I’ll tell ya it won’t matter as much." I hope he doesn’t mind me quoting him…but I want to share that to say this….-This man is thousands of miles from home, serving our country…..and he never seems to have a bad day. Although he would so much rather be here with his beautiful wife, and his children, he is doing what he considers his duty. It puts so much in perspective for me. When I’m here whining about trivial things like my job, or my commute to work….Wow. That really makes me think. How wondereful is it that we have amazing men like this protecting us. And he takes the time to make me feel better. It should be the other way around. People like him are the true heros and strong not only physically, but in an even more important way, strength of character is much harder to come by than physical strength. And I am truly grateful to have this Hero and others like him on our side:) People like him make our country great. Those who do what has to be done with little compensation or thanks, not for fame or fortune, but simply because they understand the meaning of duty….and American Spirit…..and they possess TRUE strength. The everlasting kind.
June 25, 2009 at 8:15 am
Great Post!
June 25, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I spent 18 months away from my family during our deployment. 12 of those were in Iraq. We really do take so much for granted here in America, and really struggle with appreciating what we have, which is human nature. As I begin to mentally prepare for a potential deployment next year, I try to live in the day and remind myself that my struggles aren’t nearly as bad as others in the world.
You don’t know how much a friendly email and hot pictures helps while in a Muslim country such as Iraq or Afqhanistan.
June 25, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Ditto. Our troopers deserve our support & gratitude. Duty. Honor. Heroes.
June 27, 2009 at 10:38 am
Here is my two cents. We, as soldiers, have a lot of bad days. Any of us who try to say anything diffferent is lying. I believe that sharing your bad days (and good ones) even if it is just putting down on paper helps prevent PTSD. See, a lot of times, we do not share our bad days with family…they need not deal with anymore stress than they already are. That is one of the reasons, I share my random thoughts or rants here. You are family, but you are friends and you all have the ability to "talk us down" so to speak. Your support for me and all of my brothers and sisters. We are all over here voluntarily doing what we consider our duty. I can’t begin to thank you for your support…it truly means a lot to me. God Bless and Keep killin’ it in the gym.