We recently celebrated  Veterans Day and as usual, my mind and heart begins to reflect on our military.  My Grandfather served in World War 1, my father did his part in the 3C’s during World War II because he had 3 small children (he was raising on his own) and they wouldn’t let him enlist.  My oldest brother served in the Coast Guard prior to Vietnam and my second oldest brother served in the Navy during Viet Nam.  Currently, our son-in-law is a Captain in the Air Force and is currently deployed for the second time.  He and my step-daughter have 3 small children under the age of 5 and a 4^th on the way.

I wanted to share a card I made in honor of our veterans and wanted to share not just that but my love and appreciation for our son in-law Matt, and  Holly, his wife  who amazingly keeps things going at home (on her own) when he’s gone.

I decided to share this now, for two reasons, one because I didn’t want to take away from the day we are to honor just our veterans, and two, It is almost thanksgiving and I am thankful for all who serve.   I also thought it would be great if we could all  say a prayer and pay tribute to all the spouses (particularly moms)  who are at home serving their country  in a way that make it easier for our service men to leave.  Not to leave out the dad's who stay at home while the women are deployed as well.

Thank you Matt for your service and thank you Holly for your support of him.