Soldiers

Yesterday I wrote a post about what great things American Military Family does and that they were getting ready to unleash a new program called S.O.S.

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube video

And you thought it was just a deck of cards!

It's time for the 2nd Annual "A Soldiers Silent Cry" 5k this Saturday.  The 5K event is to support and bring awareness of the petition called “A Soldiers Silent Cry”. {The previous link will take you directly to the petition sight.} This petition was started in July 2010 by Izzy Larson after the loss of a family member, SPC. Nicholas Larson.

I see so many people these days posting something in support of our military on a daily basis. But when a soldier pays the ultimate price and lays down his life protecting the freedom of our great country it goes largely unnoticed and that is about to change with me.  Each week I am going to post the names of those "who gave all" so we can remember them.  Every name has a link you can cl

As mama get's up with the chickens and the little ones slumber away, the house fills with the warmth of Thanksgiving. For just a moment put the worry of a dry turkey and runny cranberries aside and remember to be thankful.