Lyn mi chiede una preghiera per chi ieri ha perso un figlio in guerra. Come può essere una cosa tanto semplice e tanto difficile allo stesso tempo? Tanto semplice ringraziare chi ogni giorno dona la vita per tutelare un mondo libero, tanto difficile…

BSC: I know! That’s one of the reasons I like your blog even though I’m not from Texas! lol {{{hugs}}}

Thank you so much for sharing your feelings about being a mother of a son at war. I cannot image what you are going through every day, but my heart goes out to you and my prayers for your son’s safety. You are so right when you wrote, “You see, we live in a society that doesn’t think it’s at war. We live in a society that doesn’t want to be reminded it’s at war.”

I remember that sad day early on when President Bush told us all to go about our daily business – “go shopping at the mall,” etc. The idea was that we wouldn’t let terrorism defeat us by making us alter our lives. I knew then that was the biggest mistake based upon a slogan we’ve heard for too many years! It demonstrated a total lack of understanding human psychology. Unless each of us invests our entire being, all of our hopes, all of our dreams, all of our prayers, and, yes, all of our fears into the fight against terrorism, we have no stake, and we take no part. Those who turn away from you in discomfort are to be pitied. Those who are risking their lives on the battlefield for our country are our true heroes. We here at home should never forget what they have sacrificed!

BSC: Yeah, the go out and shop thing wasn’t very wise. Like you, I understand the thinking behind it - but it gave us all an out. Like they say, our Soldiers are at war while America’s at the mall. I agree with you, we have to understand we are at war and share the sacrifice and responsibility. Right now, just a few are giving anything, and they are giving their all.

BSC: You said plenty William. You also say plenty on your blog. You are a great supporter of America and our Troops! For some of us - hammering it out on our blogs is all we can do - and you certainly do that!

BSC: I’m afraid they are going to be another ‘greatest generation’ or it will be left to the next generation. If the politicians continue to get in the way, we will leave it for our grandchildren to have to deal with.

I hate it that you have to encounter those who are pretending we are not at war. There you are, offering your own flesh and blood to save and protect our very unworthy hides, and so many are in denial that we even need protection. Well, I’m in the group who does not have a loved one serving, but I can and I will listen all day and all night to any mother or wife of a soldier who needs to talk. There’s so little we can do beyond praying and mailing out boxes of cookies and writing letters to editors, but we can listen. We can hug and we can say thank you. From the bottom of my heart I say thank you that men and women of this country have the heart and the backbone to go to war to preserve our freedom and freedom around the world. Our serving forces are my heroes and I pray my grandsons grow up to be just like them.

Maewynia

BSC: That’s wonderful! You have no idea how much those packages and letters mean. It’s a little bit of home. The people who get uncomfortable don’t mean harm. They just don’t know what to say or do and it’s not a part of their every day life.

BSC: It IS the elephant in the room - I know exactly what you mean. Thanks for your kin who are serving. I’ve been a news junkie too and I keep thinking I have to stop it, but I just keep watching. I know what you mean about the Sheehag too! :rolleyes:

BSC: I didn’t mean to make you cry :(. I hope it was a good cry!

May we never forget that supporting our troops also means supporting their families as well….

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BSC: Thank you so much Wild Thing! He has enjoyed your blog, btw. You are one of the greatest supporters of America and our military!!

BSC: I know you do and thank you!!!

BSC: Thank you! The support of the American people is what our guys need as much as anything.

BSC: Thank you Robert. That is so kind!

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BSC: Thanks so much Leo! I tried to leave a msg over at your blog, but I’m having trouble accessing blogspot blogs. Thank you for your kind words and for the link! And for your son’s service to the country.