Because of the day, and the fact that my amazing brother is serving in the Army, currently stationed in Kirkuk, Iraq, I went to the Invesco- Mile High Stadium (Home of the NFL Denver Broncos) today with about 1,000 other people to create a Human Valentine's Day card for the troops serving over seas. It was amazing to see veterans, mothers, fathers, sisters, daughters... etc of our troops coming out enmasse to support our armed forces! I hope everyone feels loved and encouraged today, on this day of Love.
By the way, I am holding the blue and white star card in the top center of the heart, just to the left of the top white line on the heart. My star, just beneath the guy with the American flag, kept getting whacked by that same guy as he boisterously waved his flag. I'm all about patriotism, but I was about ready to take his flag away from him, as he was a tad overzealous.Here's a link to the video of the helicopter flying overhead and taking pictures of us.
Despite the media, I was really out there to show support to my brother. He's been in the Army since the spring of 2002. My family was shocked when he announced that he had signed up, but later understood his decision as he spoke passionately about being able to defend his country as well as get on the job training in his career of choice. While he is proud of his decision to join the Army, we are honored to have such a man in our family. He has already served a year in Kabul, Afghanistan, and is now six months into his tour of duty in Kirkuk, Iraq. Thane is constantly in our prayers, and I know that this small gesture of love, and remembrance on Valentine's Day will indeed touch his heart. I love, support, and honor our troops! Thank you for all you do!
God Bless the U.S.A!
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