{Veteran's Day}

Today we thank those that have pledged to lay down their lives for their country.  Our country.  Its profound to consider that we can't thank those who gave the ultimate sacrifice-their lives.  Selfless and courageous, these men and women are hero's.  As General Patton so eloquently put it "Let me not mourn for the men who have died fighting, but rather let me be glad that such hero's have lived."  I realize its not Memorial Day, but you can't really think of Veterans without considering those lost in pursuit of freedom. 

“God of our fathers, who by land and sea have ever lead us to victory, please continue your inspiring guidance in this the greatest of all conflicts. Strengthen my soul so that the weakening instinct of self-preservation, which besets all of us in battle, shall not blind me to my duty to my own manhood, to the glory of my calling, and to my responsibility to my fellow soldiers. Grant to our armed forces that disciplined valor and mutual confidence which insures success in war. Let me not mourn for the men who have died fighting, but rather let me be glad that such heroes have lived. If it be my lot to die, let me do so with courage and honor in a manner which will bring the greatest harm to the enemy, and please, oh Lord, protect and guide those I shall leave behind. Give us the victory, Lord.”

General George S. Patton

I've always been so moved by this image.  To me it says a lot about just how much these men and women sacrifice for their country.  

We are a military family and the military has been a good life to us-with the exception of a handful of people).  I'm so proud of my husband and what his service means for our country.  Thanks Babe!  To all men and women in uniform, past (especially my grandfathers Frank and Alan, my uncles Jerry, Jim, Pat and Dan) and present (especially our amazing military family all over the world. You are my rock), THANK YOU.