This morning I woke up and wandered into the kitchen for some coffee... My sons came down the stairs and wished me a Merry Christmas. We put all the lights on in the house, and the ones outside too, to let everyone know that it is Christmas. There is still some snow outside from the recent snowfall (no where near a storm as predicted), but we kept the curtains closed to keep the warmth of the day instead. Plus the lights show up better this way.
Both boys were excited and couldn't wait to open their gifts.. my oldest, Kyle, said to me that he wanted to say a prayer and thank everyone who is overseas and in the military. He mentioned the same thing last year at this time. He is so sensitive to things around him, and others in the world.
He felt that if they weren't doing their job, we wouldn't be able to celebrate. He wanted them to know he thought of them today, and wanted to say "THANK YOU".. He then continued and said "Thank you God, for having my Aunt Stacy back for Christmas this year again, and that she is not overseas." He missed her when she was in Iraq, and he knows that there are other families that have brothers, sisters, mom, and dad's overseas and that they must be feeling sad not to have them home".
This brought a tear to my eye. It seems that as a parent, you never quiet know what sticks with your children when you try to teach them something, and I'm proud to know that in this case this has.
So, at this moment, I too, want to take a moment and thank all the troops and their families for their dedication and support. MERRY CHRISTMAS... you all deserve it the most. Please return safely.
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