A Little Dose of Putting Things into Perspective .. **

My dad sent me a text message last night and it was about the military and those fighting for our freedom and the sacrifices they make on a daily basis. I have decided to share it with you all, because it really puts things into perspective and I think that we could all use a dose of that from time to time.

You stay up for 16 hours.

We stay up for days on end.

You take a warm shower to help you wake up.

We go weeks without running water.

You complain of a headache and call in sick.

We get shot at, as others are hit and we keep moving forward.

You talk about your buddies that are not with you.

We know that we may never see any of ours ever again.

You complain about how hot it is.

We wear our heavy gear, not daring to take off our helmet to wipe our forehead.

You get mad at the waiter for getting your order wrong.

We do not get to eat today.

You are mad that your class got held over for 5 minutes.

We are told that we will be held over an extra 2 months.

You roll your eyes when a baby cries.

We get a letter with pictures of our new baby and wonder if we will ever meet.

Just when you think your day can't get any worse, take a moment to think of those that are giving the ultimate sacrifice. Don't JUST think about them, think about their wives, girlfriends, mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, and friends that they haven't seen in several months. It is just as hard for the loved ones at home to not know what is going on all the time.

The bottom line, you don't have to support the war. If you don't that is your right, as my dad says, "We go to overseas to protect your home and GIVE you the ability to not agree with what we are doing. That is our option.". It's perfect.

But if you don't support the war at least support the men and women who are giving you the option to do so. And their families, because it is just as hard on them as it is on the one's that are away.