November is a time for thankfulness and I can't think of anything more to be thankful for than freedom. The month begins with honoring men and women who have served, died, and are actively fighting in a war far from their homes and families. Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, total strangers can raise a flag, say a prayer, shake the hand of a veteran. These are small gestures, but when you have fought without home, hearth and loved ones at your side, the smallest things become the most important.
I have friends and acquaintances who are awaiting any word about their loved one. There are children going to school everyday and celebrating birthdays without their mom or dad because they are in 115 degree heat helping others build schools, protect their families from terriorists, and endure hardships that most of us will never experience. We can all be thankful that men and women of this country continue to choose to serve others. Remember them today, but honor them everyday. Share their families' burdens, step in to help with a hug, a meal, a phone call. Freedom belongs to us all--do your part.
This is merely meant to be my own forum for writing. Read if you like, comment if you want, but I don't expect the masses to follow.
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