Thanks

The war in Iraq just became real to me. It crept into my home over the weekend and it will likely never leave. A few days ago, I went to see my nephew, who is being shipped over to the Middle East in the near future. While it may be a popular sentiment to question whether or not we should be fighting, nobody can dispute the fight we currently have at hand. Brave soldiers such as my nephews (another nephew leaves for Navy boot camp in January)have decided to risk the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of the greater good. On their shoulders, they have taken the burden of our freedom. In a reality of costly measures, they have offered up their livelihoods as collateral. There are not enough words to describe the gratitude every one of us should feel toward these men and women. They will face constant dangers. They will be separated from their friends and families for months, if not years at a time. And they will work tirelessly day and night. All this, to give us the opportunity to feel safe and secure, to watch our little ones joyously play, and to sleep well in our warm beds knowing they are out there protecting us. For this, I can only think to say Thank You and ask that God watches over each and every one of them.