Remember

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Today is the one day Americans have set forth to honor those who have fought for freedom.  We especially honor the men and women who have died to give us that freedom.  We also honor the families of those heroes for their sacrifice too. 

I and my family thank you.  We are quite proud of all of you and grateful to you also.

We live in Ohio and Wright Pat Air Force Base isn't too far from us.  Each day a helicopter or a plane goes by.  The helicopters fly low enough you can really see them and the whoop whoop of the blades draw your attention.  It started when Tyler and Rhea were little and has continued everyday since that I am reminded of our military and the safety they provide. 

One hot, summer day as I was hanging laundry they both started screaming.  I couldn't see them and two ear piercing screams just scared me to death.  I'd dropped the clothes and just burst through the laundry ready to kill whatever was hurting my kids.  But, I see the kids running and screaming and whole as they point at something behind me.

Turning I saw 4 helicopters coming in the distance.  As the sounds of the world came pouring back in the first thought I had was how many other mothers around the world were grabbing their children and running for cover at the sight or sound of a helicopter or aircraft?  How many mothers hear that whoop whoop and pray for protection from guns, bombs, rape and death?

Not even as I sat watching the horror of 9/11 did it truly hit home what our military does for my family.  But that moment there brought war to my doorstep in the most gentle of ways.  Daily I am reminded and daily I pray for protection for the men and women who protect us.

Blessed be our Protectors for we are grateful to and for them.

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