[nfldgirl]

Thank you, Winflier. Suffice to say that I am now, literally, decades away from those precious moments in time...my formative years of education,growing up and such. But when I look back, to see what was, to understand where I had been and all that it added to my growing-up experiences, I can most assuredly say that I am grateful, appreciative, and completely thankful for having lived the experiences of a military dependent and all that it afforded me. Without it, who knows where I may have ended up.

That kind of life truly does open doors, opportunties, and an incredibly sense of understanding and appreciation for what it means to be an American and to live the life of freedom and liberty that, at least-for the most part-we've all enjoyed until now.

Earlier this year, I had the privilege to travel to Tanzania, Africa. OMG! What an incredible experience! Yes, once I returned, I just could not help but be overcome, overwhelmed with the sense and appreciation of all that life has given me, being born and raised AN AMERICAN! My gosh! There is so much love, admiration, inspiration, and awe in being known as AN AMERICAN! My goodness, I'm so honored, so appreciative, so thankful!

[Windflier]

Dittos to everything you said about growing up as a military brat. I was just telling a client yesterday, that my military upbringing set me on a positive track in this life, and provided me with such a bounty of unique experiences, that I know it made me a better person.

That life (and the examples set by my parents) also instilled in me a sense of pride and love of country that runs to my bones. That part of me is completely unshakeable and unwavering. Even when I was a dim bulb Democrat, I always loved America.