ozzzyyy Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 They Do It For Us By Jonathan Bish Picture, if you will, a man in a far away country. He has a small pack on back and a gun in his hands. He carries nothing more than what he needs to survive. He hasn't showered in weeks and eats when he can. People try to take his life every day by shooting at him; Yet, he continues on without complaint or hesitation. Picture this and remember...he did it for us. Picture, if you will, a young man leaving his family. His mother's tears streaming down her face as he goes. A game of ball with his friends replaced by gunfire and war. The sounds of friends cheering replaced by screams of pain. Watching his sister graduate replaced by watching men die; Yet, he continues on without hate or resentment. Picture this and remember...he did it for us. Picture, if you will, a husband leaving his wife. He looks at her and wonders if it will be his last time. He holds her tight and wonders if he will hold her again. He kisses her goodbye, but can't speak through his tears. Half a world away, he longs to feel her gentle breath; Yet, he continues on with her love in his heart. Picture this and remember...he did it for us. Picture, if you will, a father leaving his newborn. He may never get to see her first steps. He may never get to hear her first words. He may never feel the joy the first time she says, "daddy". He may miss the greatest moments of fatherhood; Yet, he continues on and prays God keeps her safe. Picture this and remember...he did it for us. Picture, if you will, all our soldiers, past and present. They are sons and daughters, husbands and wives. They are mothers and fathers and many gave their lives. They give up their freedom so that we can keep ours. They serve their country knowing that many oppose them; Yet, they continue to serve and protect our families. Picture this and remember...they do it for us. Quote Link to comment
gardnmom Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Beautiful thoughts, Ginger. Quote Link to comment
logcabinmama Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Thank you, Ginger for posting this. This is really so very good. Quote Link to comment
Guest Guest Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Thank you, Ginger...it made me cry.... Quote Link to comment
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