I just recently returned from Vets Journey Home Houston and am once again deeply moved by the extreme sacrifice of putting one's life on the line 24/7 in a combat zone. We often don't think of the soldiers in terms of their hearts - we think of them as warriors in battle. And yet the heart must be huge to lay down one's life over and over again.
We have a term we playfully use to tease some of the vets, Macho Marshmallow. Beneath the warrior exterior there is a soft heart, often in great pain because of the damage incurred directly and indirectly.
I invite you to adopt a person in military service in your heart. If you have a name, that's great. If not, GI Joe or GI Jane will do. Say a prayer everyday for healing, courage, life for that person. You will make a great difference for all if you.
Please visit www.vetsjourneyhome.org, share the site with a vet, bring their hearts home!
Another great resource for veterans is ptsdspirituality.com
thanks for reading, thanks for caring
Patricia
Monday, February 8, 2010
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