I think it's been pretty apparent in my previous posts (Memorial Day, last Veteran's Day, etc.) that I am all about wanting others to express their support of our troops. But if you really want to be moved, attend a "Soldier of My Life" assembly at an Army-base Elementary school where nearly 1/2 of the students' fathers are deployed to Afghanistan. Our school invited all the enlisted parents (who aren't deployed) of our kids to surprise them during the assembly, where the students in turn surprised the soldiers with multiple songs of patriotism and support. The kids were crying, the soldiers were crying...It was an emotional morning, to say the least. But it made me proud to be living in a military community, and hugely impressed by the strength of the little children here who spend a year at a time with out a parent.
Over the years, Eric and I have both complained a lot about the Army. But the truth is, especially in a time where our health can not be taken for granted...we are so lucky and grateful for what the military has allowed us. I am so proud of Eric being a veteran, and can't wait to see the pride our children will have as well.
Did you take these shots.... because they are amazing.
ReplyDeleteNo, another teacher at our school did--aren't they great? Do you see me in the front on the first pic?
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