My dad served our country in the Army for 20 years. Although I was proud of him and proud to be an Army brat, I vowed to never marry a military man. It's a hard life and I'm inherently selfish and whiny!!!
Apparently God had other plans! I did marry a military guy, an Army soldier in 2000. We had a busy life, lots of children and trainings and moving and all that. And then he entered his greatest battle, the battle for his life against brain cancer. He lost that battle in 2006, well, I guess he actually won because he is now in heaven with our Lord Jesus Christ!!!
After all of that, I was even more determined to not be affiliated with the military!! No way! But again, someone greater than me was in control, God! In 2008 I met a wonderful Godly man, whose heart is set on serving those in the military. After 15 years of active duty service in the Navy, his heart is to be a Navy Chaplain. I will proudly and willingly stand by his side as he pursues this calling. I'm still inherently selfish and whiny, but I am thankfully a little more mature! God has given me a desire to follow His plans!!
We have no idea when, where or how we will serve the military. In the meantime, we are following His leading in our life and serving where we are.
This Memorial Day I am reminded of the sacrifice of those who serve and those who stand by. Some pay the ultimate price serving our country. Take a moment today to thank a soldier, sailor, Marine; past or present!
