The older I become, the sappier I am when it comes to honoring the military. Even seeing a man in uniform pass me in the grocery store brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat.
Sunday, we took the boys to the Dolphins' game and before kick-off, they brought out brave men and women from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard to honor their dedication to this country. 60 other men and women also came out onto the field to be inducted. I think I cried through the whole thing.
I'm not sure if it is the knowledge of what these soldiers must endure to protect our freedom, or that one day my boys may make the same decision, but the emotion just bubbles up and I was thankful for the loud applause and sunglasses hiding my red rimmed eyes.
I think it may be mostly Pride. So proud of this country and the dedication of these often too young people who represent us.
On Veteran's Day, be sure to offer a prayer for those who are away from their families, as well as for the families who worry over them.
3 comments:
I feel the same way you do. In the airport last year I was going to be on a flight with some guys in the millitary. As others were getting off the plane that we were about to be on, people were coming up to these guys telling them thank you for their service. I nearly lost it!!! You know, one of those scary cries that leaves you looking ugly when it is over!
Lord sister, you are not alone!
I love that flag on the field shaped like the country. That is really cool. I always get chills when I see stuff like that. It is a feeling of pride that you just can't understand - kinda like the love you have for your children. Okay - enough of me being cheesy.
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