Circle of Trust

I have been married 36 Yrs and we have 3 sons. 2 of them followed my footsteps and joined the military. They joined a different military than I did and to this day still struggle with some of the after effects including PTSD and other serious ailments. I have seen them and other kids I know that also joined the military, by their own choice, during wartime, struggle with life after coming back home. I have seen bad mood swings, unhealthy habits, trouble keeping jobs and their sanity. My message to you HIM’s this morning is simple. If you have the means to help a veteran, which could be as simple as giving them an ear to use while they vent, or helping them get a job, a place to stay, or just a shoulder for them to cry on, BE THAT PERSON! Our country is known all around the world as a superpower, but most of the people serving to protect your freedoms , are just kids! Normal kids, put in dangerous situations. The events that they go through, stays with them for life. Good and bad. I’ll finish with, remember that military holidays, that we enjoy celebrating with cookouts and beach visits, are holidays that are meant for us to honor those that have served and have given the ultimate sacrifice. The freedoms that we enjoy in the U.S. should not be taken for granted.