We have an understanding, you and I.
We sit in silence; nothing needs to be said.
I know the weight you carry.
You hold your head high, but inside you cry.
The life of a soldier is not an easy one.
Memories haunt you!
But you stand tall and show no fear.
The life of a soldier is not an easy one.
You hear voices of days past come rushing to your head.
You think to yourself, “He was a good one; why is he dead?”
You wonder if you should have done things differently.
No time to think, only react.
The life of a soldier is not an easy one.
The guilt is too much to bear.
Although you were wounded, you question,
“Why him and not me?”
You can’t forget the faces that were there.
The life of a soldier is not an easy one.
We have an understanding, you and I.
You’re a soldier for life; and it has not been an easy one
– Jodi M. Kucera
Please pray for the young men that fight on in the Ukraine. On either side, they are sons, brothers, fathers, uncles, and friends. They follow the orders passed down from leaders that do not fight beside them. They all need our prayers.
Do something to honor Veteran’s today. Without them, we wouldn’t enjoy the beautiful freedoms we have today.
A special “Thank You” to my special sons who sacrificed more than 40 years of their youth while serving our country. I love you, Jason and Darren. Mom
Have a wonderful weekend. I’ll be back on Monday.