Everyone in the country can agree on is the importance of supporting our military and recognizing the sacrifices that they and their families make for our country. My father served in the Army when he was a young man, and was always proud of the time he spent serving his country. I recently found this picture of my dad with his sister just after he graduated from Boot Camp in 1954. I thought is was perfect for this post, since it is important to recognize that the families of those who serve in the military make huge sacrifices too. The families are also making sacrifices for our country, because they are sacrificing the company of a father, mother, brother, sister, child or spouse. Especially during the Holiday season it is hard to be apart from loved ones, and know that you will continue to be apart for months.
There are many ways that you can show your support for our troops! In the past we have collaborated with friends to send care packages to military personel, which is a great way to show your support. Last year my homeschool co-op got together and had all the children decorate cards to send as part of Operation Gratitude. My son has helped put flags on Veterans graves for Memorial Day, and of course keeping the soldiers and families in prayers is also important.
Oh, I love old pictures like that. Very cool. I’m so excited about this program.