My Obscurities

Not feeling very well today.  I’m kind of wondering if I’ve snagged a bug.  Although, truthfully, it’s probably just exhaustion.  I really am burning the candle at both ends.  I hate this.  As a rule, I’m not a whiner but I really am physically and emotionally spent.  I just want to throw that into the universe.  Let everyone know that I’m freaking beat.  Blah.

More important blogisms:

Today is Veterans Day.  I bailed on my Intro to Personality Theory class in order to attend the campus memorial service.  I’m glad I did. I am acquainted with some of the ROTC people and it was nice to see their honor and devotion to the service.  The turnout was impressive but I was informed that is typically not the case.  That saddens me.

At what point do we turn loose of stupid political opinions and honor those who have dedicated their lives to protecting us?  I’m just saying.  Don’t be an ass.  

You know, I stood there in the cold and listened to the heartfelt gratitude as it poured from the mouths of many a veteran.  I shifted on my feet and smiled at the people I knew.  I felt the pain as the veteran in front of me cried during the playing of Taps.  I cried.

And, as I sit here this evening, weighted down by the imminence of an approaching crud, I still feel that man’s pain.  I’m also thinking of the wreath placed in memory of the fallen.  I know, beyond a doubt, that sacrifice is not always physical.

It is what it is.  A purposeful loss so that others may gain.  I shudder to think what this country would be like had they not stood up for each other and those waiting at home.  To ignore them on this day is, in my opinion, akin to spitting on their loss.  I am proud of my father, my boyfriend, my friends, and my great uncles.  I am proud of those I do not know and those that will continue to answer the call for service.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.  You’ve done well.  Enjoy your day and know that it was never in vain.  God bless and keep you.

A prayer for our soldiers and troops (Link at the bottom.  I did not write this.  I believe Mary Fairchild did):

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our service men and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops, and ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes and your peace, provision and strength to fill their lives.

May the members of our armed forces be filled with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord’s mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.

In the name of Jesus. Amen.

Memorial Prayer website

Currently Spinning: Taps.

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