Because your country called....

Much has been written about the sacrifice of our service men for the simple freedoms we enjoy in this country. However little is written or talked about the effect this has on that serviceman's family and loved ones. My dad ( bottom left) loved God 1st and then his family, but a close 3rd was the love he had for the Air Force and serving his country. He was a Vet and as his hat said " damn proud of it". I am not going to be cliche and write about respecting our freedoms but give you a brief look at life through the eyes of a Veterans child.






Because your country called........... you were forced up in the middle of the night to say good-bye to your family, not to see them for months on end..

Because your country called......... I fell asleep to a mother's soft cries from the room next door...

Because your country called........ I learned to catch a ball by throwing it on the roof and waiting for it to roll down....

Because your country called...... No one was there to catch me when I fell off my bike, or I had trouble with the bullies at school

Because your country called..... I saw the despair in a mother's face as the car broke down and wondered who would help....

Because your country called..... A man was not there to give " the talk" to your daughter's first school dance date......

Because your country called........ A wife slept alone, a child looked for guidance, birthdays, Christmas and other holidays were not complete...

When I became a man I asked you, " What country would ask a man and his family to give up so much?" " What commander and chief would ask so much from those who serve?" You told me " The USA is where I live but my country is the Kingdom of God and my commander and chief is Jesus Christ and I do all things to glorify him."
That is why I served.....when my country called !!

Happy Veterans Day pops!!! I miss you and love you very much......


1 Peter 4:11
If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

peace and thanks for listening....