Holiday Musings 2009 by BJ Jackson
In the hustle bustle of everyday life we are sometimes too busy to step back and look around us. The last few months of the year are a great time to do so. With all of the holiday cheer in the air people take time to reflect on what to be thankful for, whether it is being able to spend time with loved ones from near and far, or just the simple miracles of everyday life.
I often stop to think of the service members who are serving this great country in different parts of the world, however it seems they are in my thoughts a lot more when the Holidays roll around. How many 2-year old girls are missing their father or mother during this holiday season? How many 5 year old boys will get that present which reminds them of things they use to do with their deployed parent. When I sit and I think about things like this it brings tears to my eyes; I am truly thankful of their sacrifices as families. But, then I go into deeper thought about the many kids spending time with parents in the Military hospitals or rehabbing in VA’s all across America. When I think this, I truly start to weep, for I know what it is like to have a loving and supporting family with me at the hospital during the holidays and all that the Family gives up to be there. Again I am reminded of what I am thankful for: Freedom, Sacrifice and Family.
This holiday season is coming fast and no matter what your religious beliefs are, I would ask you to reflect on what you are thankful for and make room in your hearts and in your prayers for our Nation’s Heroes. It is the support from great people like you that makes serving and sacrificing for this great country all the more worth it. So thank you ALL and have a Great Holiday season!
P.S. I am looking forward to the Road to Recovery Concert & Tribute at BAMC, put on by our good friend Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band. Just one more way that CSAH is giving back to our Wounded Heroes and their families this Holiday season.
I often stop to think of the service members who are serving this great country in different parts of the world, however it seems they are in my thoughts a lot more when the Holidays roll around. How many 2-year old girls are missing their father or mother during this holiday season? How many 5 year old boys will get that present which reminds them of things they use to do with their deployed parent. When I sit and I think about things like this it brings tears to my eyes; I am truly thankful of their sacrifices as families. But, then I go into deeper thought about the many kids spending time with parents in the Military hospitals or rehabbing in VA’s all across America. When I think this, I truly start to weep, for I know what it is like to have a loving and supporting family with me at the hospital during the holidays and all that the Family gives up to be there. Again I am reminded of what I am thankful for: Freedom, Sacrifice and Family.
This holiday season is coming fast and no matter what your religious beliefs are, I would ask you to reflect on what you are thankful for and make room in your hearts and in your prayers for our Nation’s Heroes. It is the support from great people like you that makes serving and sacrificing for this great country all the more worth it. So thank you ALL and have a Great Holiday season!
P.S. I am looking forward to the Road to Recovery Concert & Tribute at BAMC, put on by our good friend Gary Sinise and the Lt Dan Band. Just one more way that CSAH is giving back to our Wounded Heroes and their families this Holiday season.
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