Even as our first Commander George Washington led his men in the bitter and cold winter for us, our men in uniform are led today and deserve our prayers and respect.
Our oldest son served in the Army for over 11 years before his medical discharge due to injury to his back obtained by jumping out of aircraft with heavy gear on his back and then rucking to his destination with this gear that actually did "break his back". He still serves us in the government in the NSA. These men, our interpreter's, that serve in this way are all but forgotten, but they are disciplined men that are dedicated to complete the task and still protect this country just the same.
My husband served years ago in a war that was declared "unwinable", coming home to rotten eggs and garbage at their feet by this same country. The present war may be running longer than we in America want, but we should not forget that they are there, day after day, serving. Most of them want to be there, even those that were killed in Baghdad in a roadside bomb this weekend.
I am sorry if I sound like I am griping; I am not. Concern just floods over me when I hear more news about the price of gas than the health and hope of our soldiers in harms way. They are winning the war, just as we could have years ago in the "unwinable" one!!
Don't loose heart, sweet American! Believe in the living document that they have taken an oath to serve; our Constitution.
My son is going to receive a quilt called Old Glory from us this year. Please make a quilt to honor a soldier or soldiers' family that you may know or connect to some sewing effort for the soldier.
I thank you ahead for your efforts!
God Bless You today!! and as always, Quilting Blessings!!! Kari
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