THANK YOU   

These two words may seem so small and convey little meaning at all.  Yet I want to tell you my heart and let you know you've touched mine.  I live in the land of the free and know it's because you and many others have made personal sacrifices for me to be able to do that.  I want you to know how very much I appreciate the work you do defending our country.  I thank you  for the time away from your own family you give so I may be with mine.

I want you to know as I walk our streets free from fear or terror I know I have you to thank.  When I attend my church services and talk freely about my faith in God, I also express my thanks to you for making this possible.  I do not take for granted what you have made possible to me.

As I watch and hear of people protesting the work you are doing, my heart breaks.  How can these people not see that if you were not doing what you do, they would have no freedom to express their opinions, much less so publicly.  How blind can they be?  I pray they will not hurt nor discourage you, and that someday, they too will come to you full of gratitude for your service to their country.  I pray also that many of these will soon chose to serve their county rather than complain about those who do.

So as you face the battle each day, please know I am praying for you and all who are serving with you.  I am asking God to pour out His blessings on you and your families.  I ask Him to keep you safe and to fill you with His love and peace.  And I thank Him that I am able to come to Him on your behalf!  We may never meet face to face, but I consider you my dear friend and will forever be indebted to you for your service!

May God bless you!

In deep gratitude,

A humbled and grateful citizen