Thomas has always wanted to go into the military. At a very young age he said it was sad that we had no family members in the military that could go to Veteran's Day programs at school. Since he has become a teen it was/is his plan to go into the military. Over the last few years he has changed what branch he would go into, but signing up for the military has never changed until he was diagnosed with asthma.
I have been decorating our living room over this last year in a Patriotic theme with red, white, blue, a little cream and some flags. I believe ONE person can't make America great again. It starts at home. Seeing these colors and the flags in our house not as a decoration, but to symbolize the foundation of our country is important. I believe it is one way to show how the people in America can make it great again. For us to be one nation under God with liberty and justice for all. We can't think that will happen for our children when they turn 18 and suddenly can vote. We have to practice what we preach on this at home.
Random thought have you ever thought at 18 you are old enough to vote and die for our country but, not drink a beer?
I often ask myself this question, would I die for my country? If it doesn't matter tomorrow why fight about it today. To me the military doesn't get the choice, they fight for me and don't even know my name. The sad thing is I don't know their names either. Truly I will be honest. I know nothing about the military but I think they are the key to making this country great again and it is going to have to start at a young age with teaching our kids about our American Flag, the Statue of Liberty, what our military does, the Liberty Bell, and most importantly RESPECT for the citizens in this country..
The other day a friend called and said, "I know you have your heart set on going to volunteer at the local soup kitchen on Tuesday but, I know this country has been heavy on your heart as well." She went on to tell me she would go if I would. What did she ask me to do?? Go out and support a "hometown hero."
Next she shared that in honor of Sgt. Billy Williams, a POW from the Korean War, whose remains are finally returning to Madison County the Madisonville Funeral Home encouraged the public to SAFELY line Main Street on Tuesday, May 17th.
We were going to take part in a funeral procession to take Sgt. Williams to his final resting place. This was perfect for the last week of my 40 days to 40 years. I got to be a part of showing respect for our military and leading by example. I felt that through this act I would be showing my children what honor and respect is all about.
When we arrived on Main Street a little early there was one person there. In the back of my mind I was thinking we are early, more will come. When we heard the police cars and saw the row of motercycles headed down the road I was devastated. This had been all over Facebook and the newspaper and I counted no more then 15 people. I know you are thinking, people have to work, and I get that but it was right on the court house square. Folks couldn't even step outside their businesses on the square? I'm still so sad about this. I'm truly glad I was invited and went because now I want to work on how to bridge the gap in helping others learn to respect, honor and value the leadership of our military in the great United States of America.
We have a group in our county called the Leon County Military Families. They send care packages at Christmas and I know they do a lot of other things. To be honest I have never been to a meeting. Every month I say Thomas and I are going to go to these meetings and something always comes up. I believe whole heartedly that restoring faith back in our military will start us on the right path to restoring this country.
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