We are wearing Red, White and Blue today!
Today was KJ’s birthday and birthdays are a big deal around these parts. I have a few thing to say to him/about him. And I can’t wait to share about his paper airplane bash in the park.
But I really feel like I would be remiss to gloss over the real significance of today.
KJ, of course was thrilled that school was canceled on his birthday. But even on a day filled with celebration, we definitely made sure our kiddos knew the significance of today.
We’ve had the great privalege of welcoming back from deployments some we love deeply. I remember the first time my brother came home from overseas. Even knowing that he was on his way, and even knowing the minimal risk he was facing for his return flight, I was on pins and needles until I knew he had safely landed on American soil. And oh the tears when the texts starting rolling in that he was home. My baby brother, my hero brother, was home.
With those homecomings in mind, our family is especially grateful to the families who did not celebrate a homecoming. The sacrifice you made while you waited at home, and the ultimate sacrifice you continue to make as you grieve, is one we can’t even fathom. Thank you for what your loved one has done for our country. And thank you for the way you supported them then and honor them now.
Thank you just doesn’t seem like enough to say.
But we mean it so very sincerely.
ABL
