Respect and Admiration

Today is what we Americans refer to as the Fourth of July or Independence Day.  We fly our flags, we have big family gatherings complete with barbecue, potato salad, chips, watermelon, and on and on it goes.   We shoot off fireworks and catch fireflies. We roast marshmallows for s'mores by the fire.  

In all of our fun I hope we never forget that our freedom to do all of these things and so much more has come at a great cost.  Many lives have been sacrificed to keep our nation free.  Many men and women have come home with injuries they may never fully recover from.  Not just physical injuries, but emotional injuries as well.  

These people deserve our respect, admiration, and support.  They and their families have given much for us.  And there are many still in harms way that we need to remember in prayer.  And there are families who will not be with the ones they love today.  

Be sure to pass along your appreciation today to someone you know who either has served or is currently serving in the military.  Perhaps with your encouragement they will catch a glimpse of  

Sunshine After the Storm

Blessings

Betsy

George W. Rollins USN 2001

 George Byron Jones (My Daddy) WWII USN
The Tall Handsome One!

George (Right) Returning From a Flight.  The USS George Washington.
Somewhere in the Persian Gulf During Operation Enduring Freedom.