It IS an awesome feeling, isn't it? I feel much the same way, and I'm one of those old guys who went there and did that.
I'm surrounded by military personnel where I live and work; and knowing what I do about them I feel much as you do. There just isn't enough a person can say or do. It's a bit amusing to see their reactions when you thank them for their service and sacrifice. And the families truly appreciate knowing that we're here to help them when they need it.
Evening Jinxy, Hugs.
I have a family member who served twice in Iraq and both times this family member did not think they would make it home.
This family member is suffering now.
Serving can take a toll. And while we try to help, sometimes... we just can’t understand what a person went through.
I pray that others aren’t suffering...there is not a lot we are able to do to help our family member.
There is a cost. When a person cannot drive in traffic because they did convoys in a war zone and there was bombing.
And hugs and love and spoiling can’t help my loved one.
And my loved one will not let anyone help.
All we can do is provide love unconditionally.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsCp5LG_zNE