but I can’t seem to.
Today was an election day. And on this day when we have the privilege and freedom to choose leaders, I couldn’t help thinking of them, the many soldiers each day that have lived and died through wars to preserve freedom, safety, democracy, and righteousness.
I couldn’t help but think of their blood that has been shed as I signed my name to make my choice.
They chose also, a much larger and more tangible choice. Their choice came with much greater weight, but yet many of us completely disregard the choices the brave men and women of our armed forces have chosen.
I realized this year, for the first time, that to skip a vote, or to make an excuse that I didn’t know enough was pathetic, irreverent, and despicable. I mean truly.
When I think of the over 7000 soldiers who have given their life for their country simply in the last ten years, my vote becomes an honor. So I voted. With thankfulness. And then…
I cried my eyes out over this article tonight. Read it. It is important.
I’m not sure I can ever understand this completely. But I hear him loud and clear.
War is serious.
And civilians don’t get it.
We are flippant.
And rude.
And ignorant.
We try to wave our flags and give our thanks,
but I am starting to think that means so little.
The war is still here for them too. It does not leave them when they return.
They have seen things and know things about humanity that most of us have not.
I am humbled by this whole day. The voting. The soldiers. The truth. The war.
My thank you’s mean so little. But thank you for your sacrifice.
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