Just thought I would let you know about the upcoming holiday season. I have been pretty good up to now, ya know? But now with all the holiday stuff coming around, it is getting a little more tough to be cheerful. Like I always do about this time every year, I got out my Christmas cd by Garth Brooks...the newer one, not the old one. It brought tears to my eyes. I just keep thinking about the soldiers and how they won't be home for Christmas. While we are all with our families, snuggled up in the warmth of our houses, our soldiers will be fighting. They will be carrying their guns, performing their missions and not get the pleasure of enjoying the festive season with their loved ones. It brings tears to my eyes.
This would be my and my husband's first Christmas together...but he is over there. There's that coined phrase again. Just seems we can't get away from it. To any soldier who may be reading this: I feel terrible that you can't be home. I feel for you that you are fighting for us, while we have good times with our family. Please know, that you are definitely thought off, and sorely missed during these terrible times. I have a Christmas song to share...
Kim Gannon, Walter Kent (c) 1943 I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe
and presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light gleams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams
God Bless our Troops. You are in our hearts and Prayers. | 