tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13597737.post8046733206815328534..comments2023-09-24T06:22:52.168-04:00Comments on The Traveling Soldier: The wonderful beauty of balance.Andyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05386104353824084925noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13597737.post-41141005417371391592007-02-14T22:43:00.000-05:002007-02-14T22:43:00.000-05:00Drew, buddy ... you're having a rough time right n...Drew, buddy ... you're having a rough time right now ... I can tell. You have a right to. We've still got your back here at home, though.<BR/><BR/>You said, "When was the last time you did something for your neighbor? Who was the last person you gave a helping hand to? How can you better your own community?"<BR/><BR/>Right now the folks I'm *personally* taking care of live close to you there in FOB-land, and it's not just my children. I'm watching out for more of "my" soldiers, too.<BR/><BR/>Those of us here at home are still taking care of each other, even though the news doesn't make a big deal out of it. Happy news doesn't sell air-time.<BR/><BR/>We're still making sure stranger's kids don't run into the street. We're still giving to the homeless. We're still volunteering our time to folks who need a helping hand. It's happening all the time ... it just doesn't make the news.<BR/><BR/>You are an American, Drew ... and this is still a country to be proud of. "Faith means doubting our fears." Go ahead and have faith in us here at home that benefit from your difficult service. We're keeping the fire burning. Perfectly? No, but name one country that is ... I dare you. :-)<BR/><BR/>Your work there is difficult and frightening and hard. I believe in what you're doing as a Soldier, as an American and as a man. I also admire you ... not only for your service, but because of the thoughtful way you express your thought.<BR/><BR/>We've got your back, buddy. When things get *really* hard on you, remember that those of us still at home are worth having faith in. We've earned that faith, and will continue to do so.<BR/><BR/>You can count on it. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there!<BR/><BR/>BobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com