Thank You

God Bless Our Veterans

Happy Veterans Day just doesn't sit right in my thinking.  War is hell and telling someone "happy" day -- well, I just can't do it.  Today we celebrate our veterans. The brave women and men who sacrificed themselves and their families for us... as in US in USA.  "Thank you" or "happy day" just can't cut it (at least to this strawberry).  I took a picture of a purple heart given to my great uncle for his heroics in WWII.  He didn't talk about it...at least to my grandmother or my mother...so we don't know much about his experience.  Or who knows; maybe my Mom knows and she was sparing her children of the hell.  Not to diminish the purple heart, but I would give one to every armed service person.  To me, each and every one is a hero.  I'm a pacifist.  I prefer love to war but Ecclesiastes tells us "there is a time for everything."  If you don't believe the Bible, take heed from the Mamas and the Papas.  They'll sing it to you!  So I propose we change the name of the day to "You're My Hero" Day.  Of course anyone can be a hero...teachers/ nurses/ doctors/pastors/parents/ friends/ psycho-analysts/ you name it.  It could get confusing and if we have one day for everyone, well, Hallmark might go broke! It's something to think about, right?  Let's face it- we have a lot on our minds.  In the meantime, God bless our veterans and their families.  You are my hero.