Posted on 12/15/2013 10:45:59 AM PST by jazusamo
The holiday season should be a time of faith -- a time to show compassion for those in the military, as well as for their families. This is definitely the theme of three recent books: The First Phone Call From Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Trident: The Forging and Reforging of a Navy Seal by Jason Redman, and American Heroes: On The Homefront: The Hearts Of Heroes by Oliver North with Bob Hamer. Throughout these books, the theme of hope and the belief in G-d is emphasized. American Thinker interviewed the authors about their books...
Oliver North's latest book shows how military families triumph over individual tragedies, as they learn to live with multiple handicaps. There are powerful pictures and a narrative that tells inspiring and compelling stories of those serving and their families. An especially aspect of the book is the pictures and the explanation of how one couple, Lindsey and Trey, spent the holidays at Bethesda Hospital -- a reminder that those defending us do not have the comforts of home. North writes, "She wasn't about to let the clouds of doubt and desperation darken the holidays. Using dental floss she hung ornaments throughout the room[.] ... On the door Lindsey displayed family pictures, Christmas cards, even a letter to Santa. Blown-up surgical gloves decorated a tree. Others on the floor followed suit and soon the rooms displayed the sights of the season."
As Americans celebrate the holiday season, Lieutenant Colonel North wants them to understand that "[t]his book is about celebration, not devastation. It's the love for their country, their family, and their faith. I hope Americans understand that all military families have anxiety, uncertainty, and pray that their loved one stays alive.
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
......because are RULERS are’t
Sadly, you’re correct.
“Our” not are..my bad!
When you’re knee deep in rice paddy mud and taking fire,, there’s likely to be a lot of chatter including the word ‘God’ in it whether the aclu likes it or not.. And it may not all be in the form of praise.
To fallen warriors, Salute!
Amen to that!
SEMPER FI
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