I have always supported our troops, though not exactly what they're fighting for, I support them. And always will. They get up every day, and go to work, often in conditions we could never even imagine! They don't get sick days, or lazy just to be off days. They go go go, 100 percent, 7 days a week. And I appreciate it.
So to our soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines, coast guard, reserves..... and anyone I missed, THANK YOU!
But I also have to send a huge thank you to the other people who make our country what it is. The moms and dads, teachers, steel workers, writers, artists, doctors, webdesigners, actors, poets, telephone workers, mailmen, unemployed people, self employed people.... Everyone! Without every single on of us, our country wouldn't be what it is. Sure, there is a bit of chaos, sadness, and the like. But that's part of life, and part of having the choices we have. Speech, religion, and everything that I myself in the recent past have comletely taken for granted. And so, as this Independence Day arrives, I wish all of you, with an open heart, open mind, and humility, all the best. Because even though we all have different ideas of politics, religion, of what's right or wrong, we are all American. And finally, after years of not being able, I can say, I'm grateful to be American. I still don't believe in a lot of what happens everyday, or who's in charge, but that's the beauty of being an American! I can say that without fear of retribution (other than comments from my lovely and hopefully open minded friends!)
We may not be perfect, but we're trying!
Happy Independence Day!
5 comments:
you are so nasty with that button picture on the side bar! That is tooooo funny! Military can't just call in when ever they want. They have to go to work first, then go to sick call then maybe go home (I think that's how it works. Jon hasn't ever done this. At his job before this one he had sick days and personal days that he'd use right away when the new year started! I just wanted to say that since you acknowledged it in your post. Jon always comments on how you can't just not go to work today because you are tired or have a cold. I'm very proud to be an American! Very scared of America after living over here for almost 5 years though. I'm so sheltered on this post so the US looks like a frightening place to me.Happy 4th Sasha! Kiss those babies for me:)
hehehe! That button made me laugh, I just had to share it! :) hmmm, I DID say military don't get sick days, right? I'm gonna have to check now! I know how hard it is for them to get days off even when they ARE sick!
I know what you mean about being a bit afraid of America! Even living on the economy in Germany, I felt so relaxed with the kids and all. It's SO gonna change at home, but I'm still super excited!
Loves and kisses to your girls, too! And give Jon a big thank you for his service from me and my fam!
you did say it and that's why I was saying what I did-it's true they don't get sick days or personal days. I was just agreeing! And I don't think non-military people realize that. If jon is sick he has to prove it basically. You know?
oh, ok! sorry! I just was hoping I didn't write it wrong... I know, people don't understand. I just know from talking with my military friends, so it's not something lots of people get a chance to know! I'm amazed by military families and their perserverance.... I know I couldn't do it! I'm not stong enough to have my family away, and move all the time NOT by choice. You, your family, and all military families are awesome my JennyP! love you bunches, talk to you soon!
You know, one of the things I can honestly say as a former soldier and current military wife is that families are not appreciated for the sacrifices we make EVERY day. It's hard being a military family too. Different from the difficulty of the soldier, but we give up so much that people don't understand. Don't get me started on teachers though because that's like 24 blog posts all on their own. It's the toughest job I'll ever love. :)
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